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Triumph February 5, 2016 posted by Donn

Centennially Speaking – 2002 Triumph Daytona 955i CE

Celebrating the company's hundredth year of motorcycle manufacturing, Triumph created a Centennial Edition of their sportbike, the 955 cc injected triple.

2002 Triumph Daytona 955i CE for sale on eBay

The Daytona was introduced in 1997, and the 2002 was re-designed and improved with Gareth Davies' assistance. The perimeter frame is aluminum, and though most '02+ models had a double-sided swingarm, the Centennial was single-sided. Brakes were 4-piston 320mm fronts, and 220mm rear.

The CE was very limited at 200 examples, but not so with power - 149 hp courtesy of forged crank, con-rods and pistons. Aston ( British Racing ) Green was the one-year color, with Union Jacks here and about. The Centennial also had carbon side covers and mud guards.

Looking very good with just under 5,000 miles, the Daytona here has been subject to some in-depth study of the charging system, dampers and final drive. The owner states in the eBay auction:

The 2nd gremlin is if you change sprockets certain ratios will cause unnecessary chain guide wear. I have tried various combos. Stock ratios on the 2002 CE with the single sided swingarm is 18/42. I always like adding teeth to the rear sprocket only. I have a 45,46,48 etc in the 530 pitch. And in the 520 pitch I have a 19 tooth up front and a 49 in the rear. The 19/49 520 pitch is on the bike now. I like it out of all ratios and pitch. With this set up no wear at all on the chain guide. Also crazy acceleration .

With some interesting mods but no damage and adult color scheme, this could be a Triumph to return to stock and enjoy. The big triple is a durable powerhouse, and the bike is not overweight at just over 400 lbs. A good rider ( maybe after a new rear tire ) with room for a pillion, but in this case a special year for Triumph and the Daytona.

-donn

Centennially Speaking – 2002 Triumph Daytona 955i CE

Triumph September 3, 2015 posted by Donn

Red Arrow – 2003 Triumph Daytona 955i

Renamed the 955i in 1999 after the confusing introduction as the T595, Triumph's big triple had Lotus engineering under the bodywork. A re-design in 2002 ( the 100th year of Triumph motorcycles ) resulted in 149 hp and a less generic fairing design. The Daytona maintained the strong dual-tube perimeter frame and re-introduced the alloy single-sided swingarm.

2003 Triumph Daytona 955i

With forged steel crank and connecting rods, and forged aluminum pistons, the 955i could cope with 12:1 compression and nearly 11,000 rpm. Handling the 155 mph are conventional forks and rear monoshock, kept in check by 320mm dual front disks with 220mm rear. The fairings and carbon infill panels by transportation designer Gareth Davies hang together very well, the carbon complementing the black seat. Close to 450 lbs. fueled, the 955i tested steady and smoothly powerful if not super quick.

Offered by a Milwaukee dealer, there are lots of photos of the Daytona and it looks very good. Substantially stock, it does have an aftermarket 3-into-1 exhaust with carbon muffler, which is nice with the other carbon details. Tires appear to be about half-life, on those racey white wheels. From the eBay auction:

The Daytona 955i remains one of the few true superbikes to offer a rare combination of astonishing performance and maximum usability. Delivering 147bhp from its fuel-injected 955cc engine, the sheer drive from the second generation three-cylinder power unit remains one of its most alluring characteristics. Not to mention that the three-cylinder engine provides a unique sound that stands out in a crowd of four-cylinder sportbikes.

With just over 14,000 miles, this 955i is ready for a lot more fun. The bodywork is in nice shape, with no apparent incidents. No telling what the reserve might be, but if the service history could be developed ( or some maintenance negotiated ) this superbike might just be an excellent value. All it needs is a white stripe, a larger Union Jack and maybe a roundel or two...

-donn

Triumph July 8, 2015 posted by Marty

Silver Surfer: 2001 Triumph 955i in Silver

NOTE: This one sold while I was writing this post which isn't really surprising because among fans of the Triumph Daytona series, this is one of the most desired. Even though it has already moved to a new owner I think its still worthy of a post.

I am a big fan of the early edition Triumph Daytona, I love the 1st gen bodywork style, the big 3-cylinder/triple engine and the trick single sided rear swingarm. The Big Daytona was the first serious sport bike from the reborn Triumph motor company, but was oddly named the T595 in its first year. The designation was meant to identify the engine series (T5) and then the displacement (955) but a lot of people though the Daytona was a 600cc bike. In the 2nd year the bike was renamed as the 955i and offered with several limited edition boywork styles, including a luscious blue and the lovely solid silver seen on this bike.

Even though the 955i was their first serious sportbike, it wasn't ever intended to be directly competitive against hyperbikes like the Yamaha R1. The 955i is more of the British version of the excellent Honda VFR; able to handle daily street duty, excell at weekend canyon corner carving and comfortable enough for medium level touring. While not a hyperbike the 955 was no slacker in the grunt department; the Daytona moves along incredibly briskly due to a 955cc displacement three-cylinder engine designed in part by Lotus.

2001 Triumph 955i in rare silver on ebay

Seriously, I love the look of this edition of the bike, it looks much more organic, more shapely that the later versions. The next generation also ditched the single sided rear swingarm for a standard setup and were more sharply focused, with less weight and sharper rake.

The only issue I see with this one is the aftermarket exhaust which looks odd and shows some evidence of being down. The seller indicates the exhaust was an ebay aftermarket purchase so perhaps it came like this

Mileage is a lower 10,xxx miles and condition looks to excellent. The seller indicates that they are an older rider which probably accoutns for the excellent condition of the bike.

Here is what the seller has to say:

Bought this bike in the most "stock" condition I could find at the time
Bike has never been dropped, shifts smoothly
Only slight mods like bar-risers for comfort and a smoked screen for looks.
Carbon Pipe is Ebay Buy with a grind, not related to handling of the bike, just sounds too good to switch out.
Took Mirrors off for storage, but they are in excellent shape, and available.
Bike has been stored indoors for it's life and it shows that way.
Comes with LSL rear sets which look trick.
Going on 51 years old, I don't trash my bikes. I also never go near the red line, no need to for my enjoyment.
Still breaks my heart to sell her, she has so much soul and character. I remember very vividly when these came out, and I was in Love at first Sight!

Normally at this point I would be asking whether this lovely 955i was worth the $4,000 USD asking price but since it sold in less than 24 hours I guess we know the answer to that question. I know KBB prices show a value below the asking price but this 1st edition/955i badged version seems to be the hot/collectible style.

To be honest, I was seriously considering making an offer myself but it sold before I could get my act together. I would suggest that any collector act fast if they see one of these become available near them, especially the 955i version in silver or the even rarer, all blue.

-Marty/Dallaslavowner

Silver Surfer: 2001 Triumph 955i in Silver

Ducati October 14, 2012 posted by Mike

Featured: 851/955 Ducati Superbike racer!

For Sale: 851/955 Ducati Superbike racer!

Unlike some pristine offerings that have been modified to appear like a race bike (such as this Ducati 1080 Supersport), what we have here today is the REAL DEAL - an honest racebike. Don't let the battle scarred exterior scare you away; at the track these are the bikes that the competition fear. The shiny bikes are for show. This is an experienced warrior with serious "go" potential - and the creds to back it up.

From the seller:
955 Superbike engine built by Fast by Ferracci
- Large Valves
- "G" Cams
- Titanium connecting rods
- Lightened and balanced crank
- Corse close ratio gear box

From the seller:
- Marvic 3 Spoke Magnesium Wheels

- Ohlins rear shock

- "LE" Front forks

- Carbon Fenders

- Brembo Cast Iron Front Rotors

- Previously owned and raced by Greg Koup

This is the kind of bike that really speaks to me. Ducati built the 851 to go racing, and previous owners have continued to modernize and enhance the basic package with some of the best knowledge and modifications avaiable. I can't even imagine how quickly this one spins up with the lightened crank and Ti rods. If you are looking for a track bike with great handling, massive torque and that fantastic Ducati booming sound, you'd better jump on this one quickly!

The seller has this 851/955 listed at just $5,750. That is not a lot of money for a bike with these kinds of mods (have you rung up Eraldo Ferracci lately and asked him what it would cost to build you a desmoquattro motor?), and replacement skins are easy to find if you prefer the show AND go. Contact DucPond Motorsports directly for this one via EMAIL or phone: 540-667-3498

Ducati November 30, 2010 posted by Ian

Built For One Purpose….Winning: 1996 Ducati 955 SP (1 OF 50)

1996 Ducati 955 SP (1 Of 50)

This might be the rare of the rare for Duc fans. It appears to be the real deal, a 955SP. 50 or so of these bikes were built to homologate the bikes for AMA racing. A few survived the track and fewer never made it to the track. This appears to be one of the latter. Before you ask, the 955's never got stickers that proclaimed they were 955's. To the average Joe, you are riding a 916. Underneath though a surprise is lurking.

Hey, I don't see a plaque! Apparently Ducati did not put plaques on them but some say Ferraci (Fast By Ferraci) did put plaques on some of the bikes. I cannot confirm or deny. The engines should have 955 stamped on them though and this one does. So what is different about these bikes? Info is scare to say the least. I found this info from a Ducati forum. It is apparently from the owners manual:

Your motorcycle differs from the 916SP model in the following technical features:
-Bore:mm 96
-Cylinder head gasket for 96mm bore
-Crankshaft - Main transmission- lighting

From the auction (31 bids and counting. Must be trying find that elusive reserve):

This is a rare 1996 Ducati 955 SP. The bike has the decals of a 916 SP but the engine has been modified to allow the maximum size for racing applications. They only imported 50 of these bikes into the United States for racing purposes. I am selling this bike for a friend of mine who lives in Huron, SD so please correct me if I am wrong, kustom Harley Davidson's are my game, although I am a fan of this Ducati!

The bike comes with Termignoni exhaust, Marchesini wheels and new Pirelli Diablo tires. It was recently serviced in Palm Springs before returning to South Dakota.

The owner is an older gentleman with a fine taste for exquisite machines and takes great care and maintenance of all his possessions. Please call for more details or information we can provide. It is on display at Klock Werks in Mitchell, SD if you would like to view it.

I'm taking a pass on the value and instead passing along some info from the auction itself. There have been several question posed to the seller and one came from a 955 SP owner. He valued the bike in the $15,000 to $17,000 range. He also heard that a 1200km, dealer owned bike sold for $27,000. You know as much as I do now. It sure would be a nice piece of racing history to have. .

Quick Spot June 14, 2010 posted by Ian

2002 Triumph Daytona 955i Centennial Edition in IL

Here is something a little different. 1 of 200 made. The CE edition differs from the standard 955i in several ways:

Aston Green color which is was only availabe on the CE

Some carbon bits including a hugger and tank inlays

Single sided swing arm

Forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods and forged aluminum pistons. Result is more hp compared to the standard 955i

This might be a nice opportunity to pick up a limited edition bike with some nice upgrades at a very reasonable price. The seller is asking $4700 and the bike is listed on Craigslist.