Across 4 covered model years from 1966 to 1969, the Triumph Daytona 500 motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 337.3 lb (153 kg).
Triumph Daytona 500 weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Triumph Daytona 500?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Triumph Daytona 500 is lighter than about 97.6% of 21 Triumph allround models with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Triumph Daytona 500 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 337.3 lb (153 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 490 cc |
| Power | 39 hp |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.56 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.65 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.45 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 68.8 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Triumph Daytona 500 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Triumph Daytona 500?
Listed dry weight is 337.3 lb (153 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Triumph Daytona 500 heavy compared with other Triumph allround models?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative dry weight sits around the 2nd weight percentile among 21 Triumph allround models, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Triumph Daytona 500 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1966-1969 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How heavy is the Triumph Daytona 500 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 517.3 lb (234.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Triumph Daytona 500 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 11.56 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 5th percentile within the compatible Triumph allround power-to-weight comparison.
Can I treat the Triumph Daytona 500 dry weight as curb weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
How large is the Triumph Daytona 500 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.45 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Triumph Daytona 500 above or below the typical Triumph allround weight?
The model sits about 202.8 lb (92 kg) lighter than the compatible median Triumph allround weight used on this page.
Will the Triumph Daytona 500 feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.