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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[cbrider]

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

[Slayer]

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

[marcoluoma]

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

[FatherOBlivion]

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

[superduperkid]

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

[zrxme]

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.

[nismospec]

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.

[photographerjonathan]

Please put full fairings on the 765 RS ) ) (( After watching allot of Youtube 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.

[Cmoney]

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.

[chrissunde]

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

[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. 😊

[redrumcoke]

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

[Angry_Mechanic]

I just got into an accident on my bike on September 10th. I’m doing way better now but I am considering buying this bike

[You_tub]

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.

[AmAm-tg]

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

[bjn]

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

[CraigSmith]

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.

[angshumansarmah]

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

[dkelli]

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

[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 ...