Triumph Daytona 660 And Daytona 675: Key Differences

The Triumph Daytona 660 Takes Design Inspiration From The Daytona 675

One look at the Daytona 660, and it will remind you of the 675. That’s primarily down to the chunky dual-pod headlight up top, partnered with a swept-back windscreen and a triangular intake–all reminiscent of the OG. Similarly, the 660’s fuel tank has a similar shape with muscular protrusions for supporting your thighs when you hang off. Plus, the full fairings and belly cowl are also close to the 675’s bodywork.

But the rear end is vastly different. The 660 has a chunky tail section, with a puny tail lamp and slightly raised pillion saddle, nowhere near as sleek or enticing as the 675’s razor-sharp tushy. Special mention also goes to the OG’s exposed subframe under the saddle, finished in red on the R variant. The 660’s color options aren’t as exciting either, as it comes in three simple options–Snowdonia White, Carnival Red, and Satin Granite. Overall, it seems Triumph has successfully infused the OG Daytona swag in the first half, but the latter half is a different story altogether.

The Triumph Daytona 660 Has Relaxed Ergonomics, While The Daytona 675 Is A Pure-Bred Supersport

The next big difference between the two Daytonas is the rider triangle. Following the middleweight sport bike trend, the 660 has raised semi-clip-on handlebars and mid-set footrests. This, along with the 31.8-inch high saddle, creates a relaxed yet sporty position. But the 675 promised a whole different experience. Low clip-on handlebars (housed under the triple-tree), rear-set, raised footrests, and a 32.7-inch high seat resulted in an aggressive position, almost too committed for regular riding shenanigans.

Posture aside, the 675 also had higher-spec components than the new 660. It had adjustable KYB forks and monoshock, tied to an aluminum perimeter chassis. These, along with the aluminum alloys, helped it weight just 407 pounds (wet). In contrast, the modern ‘Tona has barely any adjustability for its Showa suspension and these are attached to a steel perimeter chassis. The result is a curb weight of over 440 pounds.

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The two bikes also have vastly different cockpits. The 675 spoiled you with a gorgeous digi-analog instrument cluster, with unique redline indicating lights for extra pizazz. Whereas, the 660 borrows its LCD-cum-TFT from the 2024 Street Triple R. It’s nowhere near as charming as the 675, but comes with more electronics and functionalities. The list includes ride modes, traction control, and Bluetooth compatibility, all of which were absent on the old bike.Triumph Daytona 660 vs Daytona 675 Dimensions