TRIUMPH
DAYTONA 675R
THE REASON WE LOVE TRIPLES SO MUCH
Nothing flatters quite like imitation, and ever since Triumph’s odd-man-out Daytona 675 debuted in 2006 there has been a steady rise in the super-middleweight category. There are multiple other 675cc and 800cc triples available from other companies, but we still prefer the original. The Hinckley firm does three better than anyone, and Triumph’s latest, shorter-stroke 675cc mill is the best yet. Smooth fueling and a lovely exhaust note will have you wondering why you ever bothered with a fourth cylinder in the first place.
Treat yourself to the up-spec R version of the Daytona, with Öhlins suspension, Brembo brakes, a flawless quickshifter, and a tasteful touch of carbon fiber. High-end components and excellent ABS inspire confidence, while the throaty triple provides broad, satisfying power for the street or track. You might think 113 hp doesn’t sound like much. If you think it won’t be fast enough, the 10.5-second quarter mile and telepathic handling will almost certainly change your mind.
If there’s one downside to the 675R it might be that the 420-pound package is too compact. The ergonomics are decidedly sporty, and the wind protection is minimal. But for a pure sportbike, it doesn’t get any better than this.
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