Triumph has launched its popular middle-weight sports bike; the Triumph Daytona 660. The motorbike has brought new looks and modern tech for improved performance.
The middle-weight category in the motorbike segment has always been popular. The middle-weight category mainly consists of bikes from 500cc to 800cc. Japanese legends like the Honda CBR600RR, Yamaha YZF R6, Kawasaki ZX-6R and Suzuki GSX-R600 were the most favoured and liked middle-weight sports bikes. These motorbikes are still one of the most loved in the segment. Each was a competition with new technologies and improvements for better performance.
However, except for the Japanese motorbikes, no other brands were very competitive in the same segment. Then Triumph came up with the upgraded Triumph Daytona 675 in 2006.
Triumph, with this introduction, brought more competition in the middle-weight category. The sleek looks and performance made many motorbike enthusiasts instantly love it. The Daytona ever since has got many upgrades.
The Triumph Daytona 660 shares the same platform as other Triumph motorbikes like the Triumph Trident 660 and the Triumph Tiger 660. The modern look and the Daytona DNA make the motorbike stand out.
Let us see what the motorbike offers in terms of specs.
Specifications of Triumph Daytona 660
| Dimensions | Width Handlebars: 736 mm Height Without Mirror: 1,145.2 mm |
| Seat height | 810 mm |
| Rake | 23.8 º |
| Wet Weight | 201 kg |
| Tank capacity | 14 litres |
| Engine type | Liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder,12 valve, DOHC, 240° Firing order |
| Engine capacity | 660 cc |
| Stroke | 51.1mm |
| Compression | 12.05 |
| Max Power | 70 kW (95PS) at 11,250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 69 Nm @ 8,250 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, slip and assist |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| System | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Final Drive | X-ring chain |
| Frame | Tubular steel perimeter frame |
| Swingarm | Twin-sided, fabricated steel |
| Wheel | Front: Cast aluminium alloy 5 spoke, 17 x 3.5 in Rear: Cast aluminium alloy 5 spoke, 17 x 5.5 in |
| Tyre | Front: 120/70 ZR 17 Rear: 180/55 ZR 17 |
| Suspension | Front: Showa 41mm upside down Separate Function Forks – Big Piston (SFF-BP), 110mm Wheel travel Rear: Showa mono-shock RSU, with preload adjustment, 130mm Wheel travel |
| Brakes | Front: Twin 310mm floating discs, 4 piston radial callipers, ABS Rear: Single 220mm fixed disc, single piston sliding calliper, ABS |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.9 litres / 100 km |
| Service interval | 16,000 km (10,000 miles) /12 months service interval, whichever comes first |
| Colours | Satin Granite | Carnival Red | Snowdonia White |
| Price (expected) | Rs 2,600,000 |
Design and Build
The Triumph Daytona 660 carries the same Daytona DNA from the previous generations. It looks much more similar to the Daytona 675 and the Daytona 765. The sleek front looks for performance along with the sharp edges make the Daytona 660 look more modern.
The modern characteristics are further classified in the Daytona 660 with the LED setup all around. The LED headlights and indicators on the front have a nice throw. The rear also includes an LED setup. The rear taillight has a flash safety function. The rear taillight flashes when there is instant deceleration or braking which can warn those behind it.
On the side, the Daytona is a faired sports bike with sharp edges and other details such as 660 and Daytona. The seat height is 810mm which is normal in the sports bike segment. The 14-litre tank is muscular with slightly forward seating.
The seating is neither like a full-faired sports bike where you have to tuck in nor like other naked sports bikes. It is somewhere in between. This helps riders enjoy long rides with less hassle too. The seats are of split design. The rider seat and the pillion seat are not connected which helps the rider and the pillion for a smooth ride.
The Triumph Daytona 660 has a dual split-screen instrument cluster it shares with the Trident 660. The LCD screen on the top displays normal information like the speed, rpm and gear position. The lower 2-inch TFT display handles other things like rider information, trip meter, menu, settings and Bluetooth connectivity.
The Triumph Daytona 660 has a robust build with a tubular steel perimeter frame for optimal performance and handling. Its twin-sided, fabricated steel swingarm further enhances stability and responsiveness on the road. It is equipped with a stainless steel 3-1 header system and a low single-sided stainless steel silencer. The underbelly exhaust further enhances the look and sounds good.
Performance
The Triumph Daytona 660 is a performance-oriented motorcycle, featuring a liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder engine with a displacement of 660cc. The engine is equipped with a 240° firing order and delivers a maximum power of 70 kW (95PS) at 11,250 rpm and a peak torque of 69 Nm at 8,250 rpm. The 12-valve DOHC configuration and a compression ratio of 12.05 contribute to the engine’s responsiveness and efficiency.
In terms of transmission and handling, the Daytona 660 is equipped with a 6-speed gearbox and a wet, multi-plate, slip-and-assist clutch for smooth gear changes and control. The suspension setup includes Showa 41mm upside-down Separate Function Forks (SFF-BP) at the front and a Showa mono-shock RSU at the rear, offering 110mm and 130mm of wheel travel respectively. The front fork doesn’t have adjustability like the other sports bike.
The Daytona 660 has a proper braking system, featuring twin 310mm floating discs with 4-piston radial callipers at the front and a single 220mm fixed disc with a single-piston sliding calliper at the rear which are both equipped with ABS for more safety. It rides on cast aluminium alloy wheels which include 17 x 3.5 inches at the front and 17 x 5.5 inches at the rear with grippy tyres which include 120/70 ZR 17 at the front and 180/55 ZR 17 at the rear.
The Triumph Daytona 660 offers a fuel-efficient ride, consuming 4.9 litres per 100 kilometres. Its maintenance schedule is very impressive with a service interval of 16,000 kilometres (10,000 miles) or 12 months.
Features
The features of the Triumph Daytona 660 are as follows:
- Aggressive and aerodynamic
- Low-slung headlight
- Sharp angles
- 3 riding modes (Road, Rain, Sport)
- 17-inch cast aluminum wheels
- ABS
- Tubular steel perimeter frame
- Twin-sided fabricated steel swing arm
- 660 cc
- Max Power 70 kW
- Max Torque 69 Nm
- Bright instrument cluster
- LED styling
The Triumph Daytona 660 is available in three colour options; Satin Granite, Carnival Red and Snowdonia White.
The expected price of the Triumph Daytona 660 if it arrives in Nepal is Rs 2,600,000.
