Triumph Daytona 500 1968

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1968 Triumph Daytona 500

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General information
Model:	Triumph Daytona 500
Year:	1968
Category:	Allround
Rating:	72.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	490.00 ccm (29.90 cubic inches)
Engine type:	Twin, four-stroke
Power:	39.00 HP (28.5 kW)) @ 7400 RPM
Compression:	9.0:1
Bore x stroke:	69.0 x 65.5 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel system:	Carburettor
Cooling system:	Air
Transmission type, final drive:	Chain
Clutch:	Duplex
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front suspension:	Telescopic fork
Rear suspension:	Two schock
Front brakes:	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes:	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Seat:	Dual
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight:	153.0 kg (337.3 pounds)
Power/weight ratio:	0.2549 HP/kg
Other specifications
Further information
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General information

Model:

Triumph Daytona 500

Year:

1968

Category:

Allround

Rating:

72.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes

Engine and transmission

Displacement:

490.00 ccm (29.90 cubic inches)

Engine type:

Twin, four-stroke

Power:

39.00 HP (28.5 kW)) @ 7400 RPM

Compression:

9.0:1

Bore x stroke:

69.0 x 65.5 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches)

Fuel system:

Carburettor

Cooling system:

Air

Transmission type,
final drive:

Chain

Clutch:

Duplex

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front suspension:

Telescopic fork

Rear suspension:

Two schock

Front brakes:

Expanding brake (drum brake)

Rear brakes:

Expanding brake (drum brake)

Seat:

Dual

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight:

153.0 kg (337.3 pounds)

Power/weight ratio:

0.2549 HP/kg

Other specifications

Further information

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