Triumph Daytona 660 (2024) review: is it a ‘real’ Daytona?

The Triumph Daytona 660 is here to take on the repositioned supersport sector, where screaming inline four-cylinder track weapons are out, and 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, Aprilia RS660, and Kawasaki Ninja 650. Each is a road-focused sports bike first and foremost, although the Triumph has something none of the current bikes do, an inline three-cylinder engine.

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[chukaone]

Alright. I'll be putting down a deposit to preorder this tomorrow. I do not care about the "real Daytona" comments. I just want a good quality sports bike as I'm getting back into riding since my FZ-07 was stolen in June 2022.

[Banditmanuk]

So many people are getting upset over a name. No, it's not a Daytona 675 or 765 Moto 2. It is affordable. It will sell in numbers and will attract newer riders into the sportsbike class.
It's a road bike, not a race bike. Typically, journalists are moaning it's soft but, in reality, more friendly for the majority of newer normal riders.

[flatcapcaferacer]

There is another group of riders besides the two you named Toad that will interested in this bike.

Older riders that want a sporty and comfortable triple with a decent price.

[azuma]

0:45 Wrong picture for CBR650R, the video shows CBR600RR instead.

[diegodelsol]

Why do reviewers keep comparing this bike to the Trident and not the Tiger Sport 660? You know, the other 660 with a fairing that has "Sport" in its name.

[iainuk]

I love honest reviews. This has told me everything I need to know.
I had a street triple for 12 years and part exed for RnineT.
I'm after a middle weight bike for all round road use and this is a great option.
Triumph have winner on their hands.

[ashwinraggs]

Toad is one of the best bike reviewers on YouTube !!! 🙌🏽

[itzikca]

Yes the street triple is more Daytona then the Daytona 😂
But I still love it and it’s the my kind of bike

[angshumansarmah]

at 0:45 it is not the picture of Honda CBR 650R but it is the picture of Honda CBR 600RR

[NicePantsLance]

Daytonas have had 2, 3, and 4 cylinder engines. They've been big comfy touring bikes (955i). They've been track weapons (675/765). The 90's Daytona 750 barely made 97hp and looked like a space ship.

People didnt stop buying new sport bikes because sport riding is out of style, they stopped buying them because they're all $13k+ out the door! The Daytona 660 is priced so well it may help make the scene popular again. There are 6 motorcycles in this particular segment now.

Triumph fans need to stop being so critical, and need to support their brand more. Support by actually buying a motorcycle from them.

The rest of the brands could fart into a jar and their customer base would arrive cash in hand. Why can't the Triumph fanbase be more understanding?

[Adiadiere]

It’s a lovely looking bike, with an aftermarket end can and quick shifter, it will be one of the best in its class for the road sports bikes.
I agree that it’s a shame they’ve ditched the Brembo brakes and adjustable front and rear suspension from the likes of Ohlins. I’ll have to try it for myself to decide if it’s a deal breaker.

[Laramoto]

Strong review Toad, great detail, learnt a lot! 💪

[banalnapato]

They could have easily named it as Trident Sport 660 and this drama would have not started in the first place..

[stonward]

Triumph are nailing it at the moment - and I am chuffed for them. Just such a shame they aren't Made in England - makes a huge difference to old guys like I'm not pouring my cash into building up the component chain of a foreign country. But great looking etc bike.

[lovingmylifeasIage]

You seem to be a very knowledgable tester. Have you ridden the ZX4RR? I would be very interested in your opinion of it.

[YangCalgary]

At 3:05 what is the guy in front of you doing? Lol. I love the Triumph inline 3s but this bike can't compete with the RS 660 I have, especially in terms of suspension (which is important to me). Thanks for the review!

[TheOnceAndFutureDoug]

So far as I can tell this has the same suspension as the GSX-8R, have you ridden that and does it feel the same in terms of suspension? People keep calling this one out. I always wondered how off the shelf these shocks were and how hard it'd be to "fix" them.

[specialized]

.The Daytona name has been used on Many bikes over many years .

[MrJohnQCitizen]

That music is definitely gonna get this kids fired up

[tgmwright]

Preload doesn't affect stiffness. As a professional motorcyclist, you should know that.