The ‘Daytona’ is a nameplate that is massively popular among the biking community. Triumph started the new year by reviving the famed name after a series of teasers released late last year. The 660 is not as committed as its predecessor & is built on the same platform as the Trident & Tiger Sport 660, with certain changes to suit its nature.
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The 660 is here to take on the repositioned supersport sector where the screaming inline-4 cylinder track weapons are out & more road-focused, user-friendly machines are in. This means the new Daytona is shaping up to compete against bikes like the Yamaha R7, Honda CBR650R & the Aprilia RS660. But the Triumph has something none of the other bikes offer, an inline 3-cylinder engine.
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The chassis, engine & electronics all differ in some way as compared to the Trident & Tiger Sport 660. The engine being the area where the most number of changes have happened, with it featuring 3 individual throttle bodies instead of a single one as seen on its siblings based on the same platform. Dig a little deeper into the engine & you’ll find larger exhaust valves, a new valvetrain with higher lift cams, new pistons, a new combustion chamber & a new crank.
The engine offers 17% more power & 9% more torque than the Trident. It features a liquid-cooled 660cc inline-3 with DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder & a 240-degree firing order. It makes a claimed 94 hp at 11,250 rpm & 69 (Nice) N-m of torque at 8,250 rpm. More than 80% of the torque is available from 3,125 rpm & the engine redlines at 12,650 rpms.
It is equipped with a 6-speed gearbox, throttle-by-wire, a slip/assist clutch & a 3-into-1 exhaust with a low stainless-steel silencer that sounds sporty. Triumph’s Shift Assist for clutchless up & down-shifts is also available as an accessory.
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The motorcycle is underpinned by a Tubular steel perimeter frame. The bike rides on 5-spoke cast aluminium wheels wrapped in Michelin’s new Power 6 tires. The front gets a 120/70-ZR17 section tyre, while the rear has a 180/55-ZR17 section tyre. It is equipped with Showa 41 mm upside-down front forks & Showa monoshock rear suspension. The fuel tank capacity of the bike stands at 14 litres.
The bike has a seat height of 810 mm, however, there is an accessory seat option to lower the height to 785 mm. The ergonomics & the seating posture of the bike reflect the idea of ‘real-world use.’ The clip-ons are positioned above the top yoke & the footpegs have been moved slightly up & back for a balance between comfort & cornering clearance.
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Braking is handled by twin 310 mm floating discs up front & a single 220 mm fixed disc at the rear. There is also a new ‘Emergency Deceleration Warning system’ that activates the hazard lights to alert other road users during heavy braking.
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The instrument cluster is recognizable from the one on the Tiger Sport 660, the multi-functional display features a colour TFT screen integrated into a white-on-black LCD. This unit is compatible with the accessory ‘My Triumph Connectivity System’ that enables turn-by-turn navigation along with phone & music interaction. All the functions are displayed on the TFT screen & controlled via the switchgear.
There are a total of 3 riding modes on offer: sport, road & rain. Some of the other features include heated grips, under-seat USB socket, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) & a twin LED headlight setup that incorporates a central air intake.
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The service interval is 16,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes 1st & the bike is offered with a 2-year unlimited mileage warranty in the international markets. The new Daytona will be launched in India later this year. The bike will be available in Carnival Red, Satin Granite & Snowdonia White.