2024 Triumph Daytona 660 vs Daytona 675; Specifications Comparison

The global unveil of the all-new Triumph Daytona 660 has received a lukewarm response, with many enthusiasts finding it a little dull compared to the older Triumph Daytona 675. Here’s a quick specifications comparison of the old and new Daytona and we delve further into why Triumph went for a motorcycle with a wider reach than sheer, outright performance.

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To start off, the older Daytona had a slightly higher displacement at 675 cc, but it too sported the old 675 cc liquid-cooled in-line triple engine, which also powered the older Street Triple. It was a high-revving, high-performance engine, making 126 bhp and 73 Nm. It was definitely more performance oriented than the new 660 cc Daytona, which makes 94 bhp and 69 Nm at relatively lower RPMs. Plus, the chassis was different too. The older model had a properly sporty cast Aluminium twin-spar frame, while the newer model has a tubular steel perimeter frame, which is more of a multi-purpose frame.

The older Daytona had a shorter wheelbase, making for a more agile motorcycle, with fully adjustable suspension at both ends that made for a good track machine. The new 660 cc Daytona doesn’t get adjustable suspension and has a longer wheelbase. Both models have the same specifications for tyres and brakes.

The older Daytona had a taller seat, at 830 mm, compared to the 810 mm seat of the new Daytona 660. The older bike had a higher fuel capacity too and was significantly lighter too, mainly because of the twin-spar Aluminium frame. Not to mention, the older model had a committed riding position, which was aggressive and meant for racing. The newer model has a relatively comfier riding position.

Do note that the older Daytona 675 was first launched in 2006 and got an update in 2009. In 2011, the bike got a more race-oriented 675R variant with high-spec Brembo brakes, quick-shifter and also had few carbon-fibre bits. The 675 line was discontinued in 2018, making a comeback now. And of course, Triumph did make 765 units of the Daytona 765, which was based on the Moto2 race-bike, getting the engine from the new-gen Street Triple which was launched in 2017.

So, to sum it up, Triumph has designed the new Daytona 660 to be more accessible and appeal to a wider range of audiences. The older model was a track-bred machine and was costly too, particularly the 675R variant with its exotic bits.

But people who are ‘disappointed’ with the new Daytona 660 need to understand that the motorcycle now is likely to appeal to a wider audience, and is more affordable too, and could result in higher sales. In case you want more out of 650 cc motorcycle, the Kawasaki ZX-6R is probably something you could look at.