Isn't this Japanese and Italian territory? Plus, not only have the latter been making such bikes for longer, they have a wider variety to choose from as well. So, is it really worth spending your hard earned money - and it's not cheap, mind - on a British sports bike, when you already have a plethora of bikes to choose from?
The design of the clocks isn't something we'd call exciting but it scores high on usefulness. Besides the regular odo, trip and tachometers, the Triumph also gets programmable shift lights, a lap timer and three settings for the ABS - on, off and track. ... The footpegs are high and rear set; the clip-ons, low and a far out; and the large tank almost always seems to get in the way. ... Now, it's not as front heavy or cumbersome as many other race replicas but it's still a handful with its racy seating and limited turning radius.
Engine & Performance:
The three-cylinder, liquid cooled 675cc engine might have the exact same displacement as the Street Triple, but the Daytona's motor uses a shorter stroke, different injectors and titanium valves among other juicy bits. ...The engine makes 128PS which is enough really to put a grin on your face every time you open the throttle. And open that throttle you must for the way the engine charges towards its redline is a sight to behold. ... The only thing one needs to get used to about this engine is the constant whistling... it can get irritating sometimes.
But because this is the R, it gets top spec Ohlins suspension, carbon fibre bits like on the mudguards and lighter wheels with stickier tyres.Now add lightness and compactness to this mix of top spec cycle parts and sticky tyres and you have one fantastic handling motorcycle; one that's probably breed for a race track. You never really need to fight it; it drops into corners with the lightest push of the handle bar, traces the exact line you want around that corner and then stands up without a fight for a quick exit. ... Bottom line - it might not be as quick as litre class rockets in a straight line but around a twisty road with its light, willing and sharp nature, the Daytona in the right hands might prove to be the better bet.
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| Daytona 675 |
ENGINE
- BORE (MM)76
- COOLINGLiquid
- DISPLACEMENT IN CC675
- DISPLACEMENT IN CI41.2
- ENGINE TYPEHorizontal In-line
- STARTERElectric
- STROKE49.6
- VALVE CONFIGURATIONDOHC
TRANSMISSION
- NUMER OF SPEEDS6
- PRIMARY DRIVEGear
- TRANSMISSION TYPEManual
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| Daytona 675 |
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