Triumph’s Moto2 Daytona replica revelaed at Silverstone MotoGP
Triumph unveil Daytona Moto2 765 Limited Edition at the British GP
Triumph have revealed the full details of their longawaited Daytona Moto2 765 Limited Edition, which is the Hinckley-based firm’s most advanced sportsbike to date. Unveiled on Friday as part of the Silverstone MotoGP weekend, the new model is born out of the firm’s Moto2 development that led them to supplying the control engine for 2019 onwards.
More oomph
‘The Daytona is limited to two runs of 765 units’
Powered by a new version of their 765cc triple – designed by the team responsible for the development of the Moto2 engine – the singleseat supersport Daytona produces a claimed 128.2bhp at 12,250rpm, and 59ftlb of torque at 9750rpm. Based on the engine found in the existing Street Triple RS, the motor has been reworked from top to bottom to make it faster revving as well as stronger. This includes the addition of titanium inlet valves and new cam profiles plus a bottom-end make over with new con rods, crankshaft and barrels. Revving to a 600rpm higher peak than the Street Triple – taking it to a 13,250rpm redline – additional internal modifications include an increased compression ratio and MotoGP-spec DLC (Diamond Like Coating) treated gudgeon pins for less friction and improved durability. Alongside this, Triumph have opted to give the bike trackoptimised gear ratios, with first gear modelled on that of the development bike. For the full Moto2 experience Triumph have worked with Arrow to create a low-slung exhaust that mimics the distinctive silhouette of the development bike, while being completely road-legal.
Greater control
Keeping that performance under control is a ride-by-wire throttle with five riding modes, which adjust the throttle map, traction control and ABS settings to suit the conditions. A first for the Daytona series, which was last seen as a 675 until the advent of Euro4, the options comprise: Rain, Road, Sport, Track and Rider Configurable. Naturally it also comes with a quickshifter/ autoblipper for faster gear changes, and all the systems run through the full-colour TFT dash, complete with a Moto2-inspired start-up graphic and a lap timer.
The chassis is effectively taken direct from the old Daytona 675 – and the Moto2 mule. It gets lightweight five-spoke 17in cast aluminium rims, and sheds a few more pounds thanks to the full carbon bodywork, complete with a glossy Union Jack livery, alongside a clear anodised aluminium frame and swingarm.
Helping to improve the bike’s agility, it comes with 43mm Öhlins NIX30 forks sitting in a billet aluminium top yoke displaying each bike’s unique production number, and a TTX36 shock at the rear. For greater braking control there’s Brembo Stylema calipers, and a span and ratio-adjustable lever and radial master cylinder. Limited to two runs of 765 units; one set for USA and the other for everywhere else, so if you want the fastest, lightest, most powerful Daytona ever, stop reading now and get on the phone – only around 120 will stay in the UK.