Across the 1995, 1996 and 1997 model years, the Triumph Daytona 1200 motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 496 lb (225 kg) to 544.5 lb (247 kg).
Triumph Daytona 1200 weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Triumph Daytona 1200?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Triumph Daytona 1200 is heavier than about 97.4% of 19 Triumph sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Triumph Daytona 1200 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1995, 1996, 1997 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 496 lb (225 kg) to 544.5 lb (247 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,180 cc |
| Torque | 83.2 lb-ft (112.8 Nm) to 84.8 lb-ft (115 Nm) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1995 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.28 lb-ft / 100 lb to 17.1 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.17 cc / lb to 2.38 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 42 lb / 100 cc to 46.1 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Triumph Daytona 1200 weight FAQ
How much does the Triumph Daytona 1200 weigh?
The source data gives 496 lb (225 kg) to 544.5 lb (247 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Triumph Daytona 1200 weight compare with similar Triumphs?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 97th percentile among 19 compatible Triumph sport bikes.
Are all Triumph Daytona 1200 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does the Triumph Daytona 1200 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 676 lb (306.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Triumph Daytona 1200 be than its dry weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
How does Triumph Daytona 1200 torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 15.28 lb-ft per 100 lb to 17.1 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Triumph Daytona 1200 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 2.17 cc per lb to 2.38 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Triumph Daytona 1200 from the median Triumph sport bike weight?
The representative dry weight is about 103.6 lb (47 kg) heavier than the median Triumph sport bike weight of 392.4 lb (178 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Triumph Daytona 1200 easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Triumph Motorcycles website.