In the early 1990s, famed engine experts Cosworth assisted Triumph in their quest to build a faster version of the Daytona 900. It was a rare bird, as just 805 examples of the “Super III” were sold, 179 of which made it to the United States.
Cosworth’s primary contribution was a new method of pressure sandcasting for the engine cases. In addition to Cosworth’s touch, this bike got bigger cams, flat slide carbs, 6 piston front brakes, and a whole lot of carbon fiber. The results of the engine work yielded a healthy 115 horsepower, though the bike was too heavy to be a true sports bike. It instead ended up being a fantastic sport-tourer, and a bike you had to muscle around to have a lot of fun with.
This example (VIN: SMT372DD2SJ023862) has 10,334 miles and the seller says that it’s all original and that “you will not find a Super III in better condition outside of a motorcycle museum!” He adds that it’s been recently serviced and that it won a Judge’s Choice Award at a Reasons To Ride show.
Find this Super III for sale in Streetsboro, Ohio with a BIN of $6,975 (but the seller says he’s open to offers) here on eBay.