I’m want to return to riding a motor bike – last bike I had was a BMW R1100S, about 4 or 5 years ago.

A friend of mine is selling his 1996 Triumph Daytona 900. It is absolutely mint, and very low mileage – I can trust him that there is nothing wring with it.

Price is good aslo.

Has anyone owned one – just looking for some further comments from people who might have owned one and why they eventually got rid of it.

Looks like a good re introduction for me and quite a cheap method of getting back to a big bike – mileage is less than 20,000.

Well edited, OP….!

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Not aware of any issues but Triumphs are not my strong point, is there an owners club you can ask?

This site is good, some useful advice around.

I went for a 955 last year 🙂

Thanks oldgrump08 – I’ll have a look.

From what I remember – the 955i is the better engine to go for, the previous 955 and 900 had some weaknesses (IIRC from when I was buying a Speed Triple a few years back). Alas a 955 Daytona is rather expensive still!

Great bikes though the triples, sound fantastic and drive superbly. Looking at chopping the current Tiger 1050 in at the moment for something a wee bit less savage less likely to be ridden fast though (the result of newfound responsibility). So a naked then, possibly a Guzzi as I fancy trying a twin out! Failing that I may go back to an S3 if I can do so without huge any cost 😉

from memory there are three things to look out for with the old 900 triple and that’s starter motor, starter motor and starter motor. There’s a bit of a design flaw. I didn’t have any issues with my tiger which shared the same motor/frame, but I know a lot of people who did. I think it’s a a bit of nightmare to have repaired to, but can’t remember why. Sure to be loads of info on tinterweb. Other than that a cracking bike.

Yeah its the sprag clutch for the starter gear that fails and requires the cases splitting and equals £££££. But if it starts ok or has been done then no worries. They are good bikes and well suited to road use and a bit of everything. Don’t go buying it thinkng its a Fireblade though

Thanks – I know the bike starts ok, but its only done 13,600 from new.

Read up on the sprag clutch problem, seems it can start anytime after 15,000 miles.

Its a very expensive repair job – I think I’ll pass.

Didn’t buy the Triumph in the end – bought a BMW R1150R in lovely condition.

Now, where’s the sun gone….

Nice – I like bikes with more grunty torque than out and out performance, much more satisfying and relaxing to ride IMO (if that’s what you’re after, of course 😉 )

Any pics?

My last road bike was a T595. Superb engine, piles of silky smooth torque. My only gripe was that as a bit of a shortarse, it was really top heavy!

tbh Bikes, and especially Triumphs, have moved on a fair way since that was built.

Currently have a 1050 Sprint GT

I had an L-reg (’94 I think) Daytona.
Great sound out of the standard pipes! The triple engine is great. Not quite the gruff feel of a V-twin, but still with low down poke and it wants to rev a bit like an in-line 4.
Quite comfy – but a long stretch to the bars if you’re a short arse. Massive fuel tank, so great for mile eating/commuting.
Big seat and good for pillions too, (in case that might influence your purchase!!!!)
Very simple tech but also fairly bullet proof. The frame and handling are nothing like a modern sports bike but if ridden well it’ll still have enough to surprise a few ‘Sunday only riders’.
Sold mine a couple of years ago for £1000 as it needed new fork seals, and some tarting up. If your mint one is under £1250 I’d say it’s a bargain.

Photo of the Beemer

Looks comfy.Just noticed the length of the forks.stone chip free uppers?

Have a look at the shock behind the forks. It’s a funny front end…

It’s the telever lever system – doesn’t dive under braking – works quite well.

Not the most nimble bike in the world, but lovely to ride in a sane manner.

Bags of usable torque everywhere. Can bimble along at just under 2,000 rpm and just open the throttle – don’t have to keep changing gear.