2025 Triumph Daytona 660 Review - Is This The Middleweight Sportybike We've Been Waiting For?

The middleweight sportybike class has suddenly ballooned. Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Yamaha, and Aprilia all have their hands in the game and realize people want a middleweight sportbike that's comfortable, fun, and not crazy expensive. So leave it to Triumph to add another bike to the mix, with a name we're all familiar with - the Daytona 660. Unlike (most) of its competitors, the Daytona 660 adds some spice to the class with a three-cylinder engine. It's paired to some budget suspension, but with a price tag of USD $9,195, does that even matter? Leave it to us to find out.
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[@cbrider6267]

Back in late 80's sportbikes with these ergos were everywhere. They are finally back.

[@cuzimaluzer777]

Gpz900 was a pretty good bike.

[@Slayer66037]

Was about to pull the trigger on a ninja 650 right b4 I heard about the Daytona 660 and glad to say I put my deposit down and ordered the 660 and can't wait to ride it

[@joelnieuwland3047]

How is it?

[@Slayer66037]

It's great I'm absolutely loving it only thing it's lacking is fuel capacity wish it had a slightly larger tank

[@_KimJong-un_]

@@Slayer66037 I just bought mine today, can't wait ! Exact situation as you, was going with ninja 650 but seller talked me out of it lol

[@marcoluoma3770]

Thanks for a fun review. I’m happy to see the resurgence of middleweight sports (sporty?) bikes. This one is a real contender.

[@photographerjonathan]

Please put full fairings on the 765 RS ) ) (( After watching allot of KZbin reviews of this bike. I finally gave one a test ride the other day. because of the reviews I was expecting a let down. like a Trident that looks like a sport bike. so I was totally surprised by its power and handling. the bike is so much faster then the Trident. and the bike is really stable and planted feeling. I really loved everything about how it felt riding it. but when I stopped at lights I was looking at it and I started tapping on the gas tank and noticed that if felt like plastic. and the area around the dash looks plasticky. and then when I got back to the dealer I was asking the sales person how much the bike is selling. and the guy said it's not selling good. and then he said because it has to much plastic. and then he points out to me that what looks like the frame on the side of the bike is actual a piece of plastic.and I was kind of in shock because I didn't notice that. its actually got a tubular frame under the plastic piece. its the first bike I ever saw in my life with a fake frame. and I have to be honest. even though I loved almost everything about the bike. the plastic side cover that looks like a frame does mess with my head. also the brakes aren't near as good as the Brembo brakes on the 765 Rs. but other than that its a really good bike that I could be totally happy riding.

[@superduperkid3143]

Less music more bike noises. I'd much rather the GSX8R or especially the RS660.

[@charlesm.8807]

I am a Triumph fan. I have a Street Triple… but I agree with you. However, the handlebars on the GSX8R are not nice to look at (IMHO)… So, I would spend the bit more and get the Ape.😊

[@PsyKotyK]

Ya i hate music in videos espeisailly the constan high pitch snare

[@zrx4me1]

A good honest review. I sat on one and found it very uncomfortable for a guy my size(6', 240) and age(62). Test rode a Suzuki 8R and loved it. Great TFT, Comfortable riding position and very good power for real world riding. I did find the quick shifter clunky. and the windscreen a bit too low.

[@charlesm.8807]

Is the quick shifter up and down?

[@JelloThatsMellow]

​@@charlesm.8807 Both

[@zrx4me1]

@@charlesm.8807 yes, I hear it gets better with more miles on the bike.

[@homersimpson2963]

The onboard with commentary is great!

[@TroySiahaan]

Thought I'd change things up a bit and get onboard with the times.

[@FatherOBlivion]

Appreciate the review. Maybe have a chat with your sound editor though. Less/lower music and more engine sounds maybe?

[@TroySiahaan]

Thanks for the feedback. We have a new guy editing videos, so we're still working through the kinks. Appreciate the patience!

[@nismospec2649]

I put clip ons on my 13' street triple r. It was basically this bike, but less weight, more power, adjustable suspension and cost way less.

[@bjn6203]

I applaud you for not having another " iS iT a reAl dAytoNa" title... Times have changed, get used to it!

[@chrissunde1104]

I'm fine with simple clock. Two analog clocks would be even better.

[@redrumcoke2363]

Holy smokes, a bike video that isn't some monotonic robot! How fresh!

[@TroySiahaan]

I turned off robot mode for this one. :)

[@VincentTL]

Great review of the Daytona! I noticed you were using what looks like a Dainese airbag and not your Alpinestars TechAir 5. Any particular reason for that or is it just gear rotation? I use a TechAir 5. Just curious coz I love my TechAir. 😊

[@TroySiahaan]

I'm wearing the Tech-Air 3 here. You have the option of wearing it over your jacket instead of under (but you can also wear it under if you want).

[@VincentTL]

@@TroySiahaan Oh yes, TechAir 3!! Everytime I try to convince a friend to wear an airbag I forward them your video on the TechAir 5. That crash looked pretty nasty and the fact that you walked away is a testament to its necessity. Stay safe, brother. 🙏🏼

[@Cmoney1106]

Great review and video. Looking to upgrade from my 300cc bike in the next couple months. This looks like a really good option but I can't help thinking that the Aprilia is worth the extra money if it's in budget. Way better components and tech that just isn't a thing on the Daytona. I wonder if buying a Street Triple and adding a small wind screen could be the way to go. Would love to see a comparison of some popular sports(ish) bikes and their naked counterparts compared.

[@dkelli6020]

It would be this or the Honda cbr650r for me. Not a fan of the lawn mower sounds that twins produce.

[@thinkdunson]

great review. too bad it's a triumph. regarding the dash; it's not just the fact it's smaller and divided. i dislike almost everything about it, but there are two things that really grind my gears... first, none of the screens show everything i want to see at the same time. for gods sake, i want the clock visible at all times. i want the coolant temp visible at all times. on my SV650, everything i want to see is always visible. including the miles to empty and the trip odometer. if that tiny screen can do it, why can't a significantly more advanced screen do it? because it's even tinier! and the second thing that grinds my gears is the alert messages. they take up nearly half the screen!!! and if you do your own maintenance, you either have to buy an ECU tool compatible with your specific bike, or you have to take it to the mechanic and pay them 75 bucks to reset the maintenance interval. until you do, the wrench icon will be taking up nearly half your screen real estate and blocking other information. i believe it to be the worse dash in all of motorcycling. of course some bike dashes have far less, but for the particular bike, it's expected. for a street triple 765, it's bullshenanigans.

[@Fittednocap]

Unrelated question: who has the better sounding triple, triumph or Yamaha ?

[@Loudest_Cricket_]

Triumph. Hands down. No question.

[@ganuvien]

Honestly I loved the CP3 with a full system

[@You_tub8058]

I have seen some people complaining about the suspension on this bike. It has the same suspension as the new suzuki sport bike in this class. This bike is probably a little heavier than it needs to be with a longer wheelbase. It gives it a weird feel I bet. I would put some downforce spoilers at the front. They are meant for stabilizing the front of the bike.

[@freemenofengland2880]

Aww, lovely to get input from the young generation!

[@paradiddlesixix7530]

i saw mention of track upgrades that triumph are working on making available with Hinkley Racing. any idea how long itll take before those are available?

[@fizzyridertoo]

Hinkley Racing? I know they are working with Peter Hickman, TT god and owner of PHR, on a racing package and that's supposed to be available very soon. I guess Pete is kind of focused on the TT at the moment.

[@paradiddlesixix7530]

@@fizzyridertoohaha yeah thats what i meant.. he better be focused on the TT thank you!!

[@TroySiahaan]

@@fizzyridertoo Correct. No official word yet on availability, and when/if those parts will even come to the US.

[@CraigSmith568]

The R-7 is $9199 so it isn't more than this $9200 bike. The Suzzuki and Honda are within $500 of this. I agree the Aprilia is a good bit more money. I would want to know which one you would choose to ride every day if you had them all in your garage.

[@angshumansarmah6626]

Thanks to Euro Emission Norms. Thanks for continuing the kill of the best bikes 🫡

[@E3litecompany]

They only want 9k at my local shop, I want this for my first bike

[@itzikca]

I’ll wait for the Daytona 765 😋

[@justin2956]

Don’t hold your breath.

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

Triumph already set that’s not even an idea right now unfortunately

[@angshumansarmah6626]

You'll be old and dead waiting for it

[@charlesm.8807]

The Daytona MOTO2 is a 765?

[@MadChalet]

I think you're the first channel to point out the plastic covering the frame. I'm no fan of this kind of coverup. It may not kill the deal, but ...

[@jamellionaire12]

I'd love to get one of these!

[@SonriseSunset]

Honda's 650R inline4 makes 94hp (at 12k rpm) and 43 ft lbs (at 8500rpms), no? Right in step with the 660 on hp, but the 660 produces a lot more torque (50.8 ft lbs)and weighs 13lbs less (443 vs 456). Both bikes look the part of being a "R" model. IDK, the Honda with their new e-clutch might be the ticket. And I like the howl you get from a small inline4 too, but 13 lbs is a good amount of less weight combine that with more torque and the little 660 might feel real fast. I'm guessing in street format, you'd never know the difference. I'm not a track guy so the Honda works for me, plus I prefer the "Rising Sun" bikes in general. Cost is important too and the 650R cost $9,899USD and the 660 is $9,195 plus all the prerequisit destinations charges. Triumph does not list any destination charges so you'll have to contact a dealer. Honda's is $600. So unless Triumph is stupid with their destination charge, they have a strong advantage price and spec wise.

[@gameplay9017]

When compared to cbr650rr and zx4r is the ergo sportier?

[@GeorgiaGrowGuy]

You can get a minty 675r with a bunch of upgrades for the same price as a new one of these if you want a sport bike vs a sporty bike.

[@chukaone]

The 675R is a naked bike

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

Daytona 675’s are quite aggressive in terms of ergonomics, and I think it was Bennett Bikes Social who did the math, but ultimately the Daytona 660 has more thrust in every gear then the 675 does, the 675 really only outperforms it in a straight line once you get well past 100 mph. So for the street this new Daytona is about as good as you can get right now in terms of jack of all trades for not a ton of money…

[@ashwinraggs4226]

@@chukaoneLol…No !!😂

[@chukaone]

@@ashwinraggs4226 Seems OP was talking about a Daytona 675 (I thought Street triple 675R). Anyway, that Daytona is an old motorcycle. Didn't they stop production of that model in 2016?

[@AJax7886]

​@@sleeper.simulant7327Or, the Street Triple R is even more comfortable and noticeably more powerful with much better suspension.

[@user-cm1mp9se1k]

Nice review.. which one do you prefer more? Gsx - 8r or this bike?

[@TroySiahaan]

Tough to say without riding them back-to-back. Which is on my list of things to do!

[@unscripted3209]

This Daytona or the GSX 8R? Can't decide for my first bike in ages.

[@angshumansarmah6626]

Watching all those reviews and opinions and specs 😅 I can tell you that the Suzuki is a better choice. Personally I have not ridden any of those motorcycles.

[@unscripted3209]

Why do you think so? Engine and service intervals seem better in the Triumph, the Display and comfort on the Suzuki... although Triumph has optional phone connectivity, the Suzuki doesn't. But the Suzuki has the standard quickshifter, although not a smooth one, the Triumph only offers and optional one... Damn it's a tough choice.@@angshumansarmah6626

[@Brett4517]

All the reviews say the GSX is a better bike. I would try both on demo days if possible.

[@Uno.Numero]

I'm not a fan of these high comfortable handlebars, I need something aggressive like the Yahama R7 handlebars, need to check with Triumph if they can provide me with low aggressive handlebars. For my logic is sports bikes need to have low handlebars for that is the what entire ethos of a sports bike is, if anyone desires longer rides then they're an entire different genre of motorcycles that can do that. Hence, it's best to keep the real ethos of sport bikes by providing low handlebars, or at least provide an option directly from the factory for it.

[@chrissunde1104]

Did I hear you say that this bike "can surpass the Aprilia in every measurable way"?

[@Velocess]

silly talk

[@mararctic7431]

This is my dream job 😊

[@psyclone63]

Drop a couple grand into upgraded suspension and you’ll have a pretty sweet sportbike. That dash, though. 😬

[@Brett4517]

At that point, you'd probably be better off with the rs660.

[@fabiosantos8591]

It one is better Triumph Daytona 660 or Honda cbr650r ?

[@Brett4517]

Honda 650r is better

[@judge831]

Which engine is smoother, this or GSX-8R?

[@TroySiahaan]

Smooth, as in vibrations at the bars? The Suzuki. That's one of the smoothest bikes I've ridden. Period.

[@Brett4517]

Gsx

[@87Kal-El]

Suzuki Gsx8r or Daytona 660 which is better ?

[@AJax7886]

Street Triple R.

[@Brett4517]

Gsx

[@tsdmoto]

Why are the manufacturers styling sport bikes with lips? Kawasaki is doing it too.

[@eXpeDiEnt89]

Bro, where's John? Don't tell me he retired.

[@chrishall4558]

Why is everything “super” super light super upright super toque, switched off after 5 super minutes

[@artstar5994]

Say...."Thats a nice bike".

[@jayzee1968]

Sounds like the Aprilia RS660 is still the winner… you get what you pay for.

[@MrApplebumPS]

YOU GUYS ARE HILARIOUS! YOU ALL WERE ABLE TO DO YOUR STANDUPOS IN THE SAME PLACVE 😂 Don't waste your time with this bike. o straight to the 765R or RS.

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

Why not? This bike has more thrust in every gear then the 675 does due to gearing, the only place a 675 will beat it is once you are past like 120 mph… do you really need to go that fast on public roads? This bike is the perfect middleweight commuter for someone who takes the fun way home…

[@MrApplebumPS]

The 675 daytona is and was leaps and bounds the better bike as is the 765R or RS.@@sleeper.simulant7327

[@AgricUltra]

*2024

[@saifaldin_]

I understand the need for a more budget friendly, slightly sportier bike, carrying this 660 engine; but this bike is not fit to carry the ‘daytona’ name IMHO. Of course, Triumph can use that name however they please, but still..

[@Varskae]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iITPe3ucabiJb6c Dear moto journalist, how many hp do you think cbr650r has?

[@cuzimaluzer777]

Theyre all far below the performance and value of the rs660

[@chukaone]

That's why the RS660 is way more expensive

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

Value, no. Performance, yes. With this you can buy it and with the money saved by a wretched little used Ninja 400 for a track toy to abuse…

[@bobek9221]

Niestety ale z ludzi sobie zakpili wypuszczając ten model w tej cenie z tymi plastikami z całym szacunkiem ale to pokazuje ich podejście jakie mają do klijenta niech postawią obok SUZUKI ,HONDE i moze wtedy się ogarną

[@somatyk]

Enjoyable review. But f£&k me. Who was on that test ride? That is literally the worst example of a group ride I've ever seen. Sat up each other's butt's like it's Super Hang On. It was shocking tbh. It's clear from this as to why a certain section of riders get such a bad rap and aren't wanted on tests.

[@AMomcilo1]

I want a real Daytona, not this. Euro5 is killing all my favourite sport bikes.

[@PsyKotyK]

Buy a cbr 600rr then at least u have that option.

[@AMomcilo1]

@@PsyKotyK Yes, I’m glad Honda, Kawasaki and Suzuki still build 600cc bikes. But I like the sound and lightness of a 3 cylinder bike, I’m currently saving up for a used Daytona 765 Moto2.

[@pookguy88]

my goodness that dash looks fulgy

[@rickt.223]

The Aprilia RS660 is a much more attractive bike. The Triumph looks bloated and 2 decades behind.

[@roberta.6579]

What's up with Triumph scrimping on the dash? Just outsource it from the Chinese