I actually took delivery of mine on Thursday last week, still running it in but I absolutely love it and the look

This bike keeps growing on me. It's now on my short list for a new bike. Been riding one year and have only owned used bikes. I think the red is the best color offered on this.

After watching allot of KZfaq 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.

I miss 'normal' sized tail units. These little stubby ones don't suit every bike. Kinda makes this one look like two halves of two different bikes. I guess the softer styling suits the sort of bike it is. (my last bike did have a stubby tail so i'm already contradicting myself but it did suit the rest of the bike(RSV4 RF))

What a looker. Pity there's so little suspension adjustability.

daytona 675 is one of the best bikes ever made the 660 is nice

I’ll wait for the Yam R9 in anniversary colours

Must say Dan, that I generally find your reviews the best for most riders. There are too many YTubers (MF particularly) that I get to the end and think...'well I didn't learn anything useful'

I think it's a fantastic bike. I'd like a 765 version please!... with a new Aluminum frame based on this geometry, would be nice!

Very much a looker.

I wouldn’t bet on the tyre pressures being correct Dan (hence the odd handling) I had a test ride on a Street Triple 765RS last year where both tyres WOULD have been under inflated by 9psi had I not checked them before I set off….

Yeah, good innit!? You said basically the same as I did, which is good! Same tyres too it seems. Certainly surprised me anyway, better than I thought it would be, although I had a fairly open mind going in to this one. Front end for sure, feels stiffer and slower to steer than I thought it would.. Maybe it's the steel frame and rake of the front end. Different bars and setup to the 765 of course so guess hard to compare handling given the wider bars. Nice review! I rode a white one, but good to see that your demo was alot drier than mine! 🤣👍😎. I got hail stones! Be good to see your comparison vs the Gsx8r if you get the chance, doubt there's much between them, but suspect the Suzuki is lighter and more fluid & eager on it's feet. 👍😎

It looks like a brilliant bike, I reckon this will do very well. Everyone, including myself, that is just upset it's not a 765 Daytona is missing the point of it.

Like the bike. Did you check the tyre pressures? Probably find the front had 10psi in it.😂

Thanks for this great video. I testrode this bike and loved the engine and the lovely sound from that triple. I am 6’2 and have a long upperbody and found the riding position a little to much lending forward for me. (Not as bad as the Yamaha R7). The dealer said you cant rise the bars which is bad. Its a lovely looking bar and love the look at the front. Not sure though from the side at the front looks like they missed something in the design here. There is one bike out there and its the Honda cbr650r. That bike is even more pretty. The new model is gorgeous. Never ride a cbr650r so i have to. How do you compare the riding position of the honda to this Daytona? Is it as much lent forward or less? Would like you to do a comparing video of thoose bike. I know its an inline 4 against a triple but anyway regarding handling, riding position etc. Would appreciate if you can do such a video. Like the Aprilia RS660 but think its a little bit plastic looking at the front and not sure about the quality with their former issues. Nothing beats Honda and Triumph regarding quality

People need to stop comparing this to the "real" Daytona, they're completely different class of bikes and if you can appreciate that then you should be able to see the merits of this new Daytona

Nice , loved watching.

Thank you for the informative video. Will take a test ride myself but this probably would not be my next bike coming from the Street Triple S. A R9, 675SR or F3 it is.

What a stunning beautifull bike! Reminds me of my former TT600 which served me very well for 13 years. Also impressive brakes and good built quality. Never complained about its (4 cyl) engine, however this 660 is from what I have seen right now a pure gem. the only downside is the front suspension. Where the TT600 gave me massive confidence, no fear at all weather or road conditions, this budget front fork makes me a bit cautious. Will ik buy one and trade in my 2007 Tiger 1050? Could thicker oil make some improvements?,,,pff question marks, doubts and hesitation. Best regard from the Netherlands

They have slapped the Daytona badge onto a trident based budget suspension sports tourer machine. I understand the use of the Daytona name will boost sales but the budget suspension feels like a bike by numbers. I want better for my money, and would pay more for it too.

Lovely looking bike, love that they brought the Daytona name back.

Currently Im not riding my 2014 675r, so I thought about selling it, but every new bike release makes me think I’ll regret if I do it. Every bike now is looking cheaper and without the premium components like öhlins, carbon fiber, steel brake lines, monoblock calipers… unless you go all in to a panigale v4s. The middle weight segment is more budget oriented than ever. I’ll probably keep her around for a couple more years before consider selling.

Your have the only review I've heard that loved the breaks with all the reviews I've watched if your willing to change the suspension you will have a decent bike I understand the bike is better priced than most bikes but its still alot of money at what price do you say F it I'm getting the street triple or an Aprilia

Interesting review. I really considered buying one of these but got the GSX8R instead as much preferred the handling of the Suzuki. It's a shame as the Triumph looks better & the engine is more exciting but the suspension & handling is just a bit odd as you say. I think the geometry is a bit off. The Suzuki's handling is great & the engine's great too in a different way to the Daytona. The low down & midrange grunt is surprisingly strong & makes it a better road bike for me personally, especially at legal speeds. Build quality & warranty is also better on the Suzuki. However, if Triumph sorted the suspension, it'd be a class leader imo.

I'd wait for the R9

Man, I'm not into these kind of bikes but damn that thing is pretty. Sort of doing the same thing as the GSX-8R

This video shows how good the xsr gp sounds

been waiting for this review! thank you Dan, I love it!

I was considering this bike but settled on the tuono 660. You get a lot more for the same money.

I think a lot of the disappointment can be removed if they made a 660R, tighten the suspension, better tires, retune the engine for a sporty feel and boom, you’d have a sport tourer that’s also punchy and fun to ride!

I see you pulled into Wokefield Park. I am up the road in Burghfield with a modded 2012 Street Triple R in Crystal White with a Leo Vince 3 into 1 full stainless. Bike bought from new from Bulldog in Winnersh after having my heart set on a 675 Daytona at the time but due to the state of the roads nowadays decided to go the naked route. Wish they'd bring out a 765 Daytona as would probably take a punt on one, that said I'm pretty impressed with the 660.

Oh perfect timing Sir, I see you're currently testing the CBR650R so will be able to include direct comparison no doubt!

Your observation about the rear preload/rear ride height is probably right. A few more millimeters in the rear would get more weight on the nose. Given the intended audience, that might have been intentional, although maybe a bit too conservative. There's also some speculation that the OEM-spec Michelins are contributing to the slower steering. I guess we'll see when some people change the tires. The forks are the same Showa separate-function BP units used on other bikes in the class, including the GSX-8R. How differently they've been valved/tuned isn't clear yet.

I imagine this will be a very popular bike, it's a good sector with what's on offer and there is something for all tastes, twins, triples and inline four, I think the 2024 cbr650r looks nicer and has a much better dash (and e clutch) but this bike has that amazing triple!! Like I said something for everyone

Dan, is it better, just as good or 😢not as good as the Honda CBR650R?

Just started to watch so you may have mentioned this already, but I am glad you got it in a real colour. All the launch bikes were in black, and I think I know why. They totally forgot to paint the back of the bike! Real shame. Also on this type of bike the display in the cockpit is a let down. Nice engine though!

Was really hoping that every manufacturer could finally stop using the Eric Buell designed single muffler. It's a trend that only looked good on Buell motorcycles.

In cannot stand it if the fork much dives under hard braking - soon going for the gen4 MT09 SP (the handling of the 2020 SP was already a treat on any mountain pass) 😅✌🏁

It’s a lovely looking bike. I had the Triumph Trident 660 and really enjoyed the bike (the Daytona 660 has the same LCD TFT screen as the Tiger 660. The Trident has a slightly different LCD screen). I’d say the Daytona could be the perfect bike if you’re looking for a sports looks without it being a total hooligan😀😀

It looks nice, and the tripple whisle is sublime. But if you had to recommend this, or the GSX-8R to a new rider....? Or are they too far apart in their differences?

Looks nice but I’d still buy a Street Triple instead

Would increasingly the preload at the rear put more over the front? Just a thought as never ridden the bike., only sat on it in the dealership

Hehe the video had 660 likes!!

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Surprised that Triumph haven't nailed the handling and suspension, it's not like them. I think it's a great looking bike though and it will probably sell pretty well for them.

👍👍👍👍👍

Did you check tire pressure before riding? Some bikes get ridiculous bad at 31 psi for front tire, while delicious at 34 psi, street tires and ride talking.

I have a 2015 Daytona 675R It’s probably to sport track focus for popular sell in numbers road bike . It’s a one trick pony but very good at it .

Hi Dan ❤ a suggestion if I may because I take your review seriously. Looking forward to seeing your review on Triumph Speed & Scrambler 400. Thank you!

When you getting on 2024 CBR600RR ? 😛

Dan, how would you compare with the Aprilia Tuona 660 Factory?

how do you fix the handling? new suspension? Also i heard that triumph is developing a performance package, does anyone know what´s that might be?

Can we try taking the fairings off and switching back to the trident headlight i think we will be back nearly to where we want to be then 🤔

This or the 8R Dan ?

Looks like a step backwards from the Daytona 675?

I would never swap it with my CBR650R E-clutch :)

Really pretty.

Does the rear sprocket look comically large like some people are saying?

This is the current market these days, supersports arnt as popular these days for whatever reason. I do really like this bike though

Bit disappointed about the wind blast / noise. Was keen to part ex my street triple due to wind blast of a naked but this is neither sporty or a tourer by the sound of it.

I think I'll stick with my TS660.

Another way to look at it, is you are riding a bike that is a bit slower than a 2002 CBR600F.

Sorry, but the quality of this video, was amazing, ty for review

comparison Triumph Daytona 660 vs Aprilia RS660 ?

If I’m honest,.. it looks like it’s been rushed in to production to complete with the Suzuki GSX 8R. And for me it falls short.

PTSD from my years working at jokefield park whenever I see it on the videos

Bike manufacturers find it so difficult to design exhausts and back ends of bikes that look good. A shame.

I can't believe how crap roads are there, come to NZ you will be amazed!

This or gsx 8r or the Aprilia RS 660? Can’t test ride either.

I think the people really wanted a modernised 675. We already have a host of bikes like this, honda cbr650r, yamaha r7 and aprillia rs 660. Not saying the daytona isnt a good bike, but triumph should release a new genuine supersport as well.

Looks are subjective but i think its a good-looking thing id prefer a 1200 version lol ie a comfier 1200rr maybe detuned to say 130@ the wheel 100ft lbs of torque

Dropping it had absolutely nothing to do with emissions as mentioned. Think Street Triple. Compliant? Yes. Would the 765 cc be a better unit? Absolutely! Would it sell as well? Possibly not as the 660 is a cheaper platform.

It looks like a Yamaha from 15 years ago.

dash leaves much to be desired as equally priced bikes offer more

Every single reviewer picked up on the poor front end and lack of precision in the handling. It's surprising from Triumph. I actually owned a Trident for a while, which handled beautifully. I like the looks, other than the TFT which looks so cheap!

Why did they make this bike? And why did they use them same name?

My take: Decent street bike but overweight and too many cut corners for anything more than commuting.

Why do Truimph keep fitting these cheap looking dashes to all their bikes. This naff dash is also fitted to the Street Triple R!

1. Torque to your rear tire is selected with your gear lever 2. Put a little more viscous fork fluid in it if you want it to jackhammer your arms like a sportbike 3. Try taking a corner hard and you'll appreciate the stability they engineered into it. Flighty bikes are fine on a racetrack where the speeds are high enough that they get harder to turn and become more stable at those speeds. This bike would become too hard to steer at those speeds and probably become a wallowy mess. It's designed to ride at road speeds where it is undoubtedly far superior to real sportbikes.

its already looks 5 years old

If I’m giving you £8.5k to buy either this or a CBR650R who’s getting the money…?

That display is a real letdown. In 2024 thats just trash

Really disapointing model from triumph. The fake frame is horrible. I will take the 8r

why do they have to bring out such boring colour scheemes thesae days? God I miss the 90s shell suit bikes.

The dash is ugly 😢

My only issue with this bike is that it shouldn’t be called a Daytona. This is something else… Trident Sport? Looks budget compared to the real Daytona.

That has got to be one of the worst dash clusters I have seen on any bike. Very pretty bike otherwise...

It's a bit of a disappointing bike. It shouldn't be wearing the Daytona name. It looks 'cheap'. I'd pick just about any other bike in the class over this based on its looks, components, and finish.

Absolutely boring bike, nice review though.

How much of a disappointment is it after the 675

Best looking Triumph have produced for a while apart from the “Stubby” exhaust.