Triumph Daytona 500 vs Excelsior Single (1969)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Daytona 500stacks up against the Excelsior Single. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Daytona 500Excelsior Single
Model year19691913
Price
Engine490 cc492 cc
Horsepower39 hp
Weight153 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)

Triumph Daytona 500 vs Excelsior Single — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Daytona 500 and the Excelsior Single usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Daytona 500 brings 39 hp in a 153 kg package, while the Excelsior Single counters with its own power figure.

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: