Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 25th March from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 26th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1996 Triumph Daytona 1200
c.£2, 000 spent on recommissioning in May 2024
Estimate
£2, 200 - £2, 800
Registration No: M658 XER
Frame No: SMTTC354CRP010608
MOT: June 2025
Presented in standard and original trim
Triumph's 150bhp Sports Tourer
Supplied with an MOT and a current V5C
Triumph is the largest surviving British motorcycle manufacturer, but it hasn’t been an easy path for the manufacturer. The British bike industry began to collapse in the 1970s and by the early 1980s Triumph sank into receivership. British businessman John Bloor bought the name and manufacturing rights with his “new” Triumph company restarting production in the early 1990s. They are now re-established as one of the world’s most desirable and best-selling brands. Reviving one of the classic names from the 1960s, the four cylinder Daytona 1200 was launched in 1993 as a comfy sports tourer but still putting out around 150bhp with 85ft lbs of torque at 8000rpm.
This Daytona 1200 in the rare light blue colour scheme has been part of a private collection for the last few years. In May last year it was given an extensive professional recommissioning including a fuel tank clean and re-seal, new fuel tap, a carb overhaul including new diaphragms, a brake overhaul with new pads, coolant and all fluids replaced, new fork seals and oil, new battery, tyres, air filter and a full general service. Dry stored since but started and run regularly by the vendor, it comes supplied with a current V5C. Early Hinckley Triumphs are now becoming quite collectable, whilst still being good and affordable bikes for pleasure use.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
