Triumph Daytona 1000 vs Bimota SB8K SantaMonica (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Daytona 1000stacks up against the Bimota SB8K SantaMonica. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Daytona 1000Bimota SB8K SantaMonica
Model year19962007
Price
Engine992 cc996 cc
Horsepower95 hp143 hp
Torque98 Nm106 Nm
Weight205 kg175 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. Bremo
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. bremo
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Triumph Daytona 1000 vs Bimota SB8K SantaMonica — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Daytona 1000 and the Bimota SB8K SantaMonica usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Daytona 1000 brings 95 hp in a 205 kg package, while the Bimota SB8K SantaMonica counters with 143 hp at 175 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: