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dsinned

Yet, kept it for the model year on the Centinnel Edition, then brought back again in 2003? I just got a 2002 with the dual swing arm, and must admit I am a bit jealous of the SSSA models? It is a distinctive piece especially in the current all black "SE" model.

In 2002, the 955i Daytona also has a narrower rear wheel and "180" section width tire. The reviews I've read say this was for weight savings and slightly improved handling; probably less costly too. So why did Triumph bring the SSSA back in 2003 and continue on into 2004 as a standard feature?

sangsters

They brought it back for all the reasons you are "jealous".

A double sided swingarm usually (if not always) weighs less, and is a better "piece". You are correct, there is a cost savings (to them) as well.

As to rear tires, a wider tire can take more abuse (torque) but does, at the nth degree, slow steering.

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ratster

DSSA is better from an engineering perspective. Less weight. More stability. Granted, the SSSA is a bit sexier. That is the only reason they brought it back. Consumers wanted the SSSA. Call me a slave to practicality, but I'll take my 2002 with the DSSA any day.

blue885

Practicality? The SSSA makes adjusting the chain and removing the rear wheel much easier. The "advantages" of a DSSA for a road bike pale in comparison.

Perhaps practicallity isn't the right word, functionality is better. IMO the single sided swingarm is passe (although I do think it looks sharp). In 2002 they were trying to make the bike more competitive with the Japanese bikes (thus the lighter, and more rigid DSSA), but realized it was the distinctivness that sold the bike, not performance (relative to the Japanese liter bikes) so they took a step back to the SSSA to please the customer base.

RogerK

It's just that much sexier wwith the SSSA. Especially with my Black Widow undertail. :razz:

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It took me months to find a dssa and i grabbed it when i found it.I believe the handling benefits to be worthwhile and the 02 will become a rare classic

Iggi

I wanted the DSSA initially for racing purposes. I haven't gone racing, but I'm not dead yet either. Yes, the SSSA does look cool and those under-seat exhaust are wicked. I also agree that the DSSA will become a bit more sought after as time goes on but this "BIG Tire" thing is somewhat Freudian.

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