All it’s worthwhile to know earlier than shopping for a Triumph Daytona 675R

In 2013, Triumph launched an all-new Daytona 675R, a motorbike that helped kind the premise of the present Moto2 mission.

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Regardless of kicking the Japanese producers’ collective inline 4 backsides since 2006 with their triple, in 2013 when Triumph launched the all-new Daytona 675 few would have believed that the British agency would quickly be supplying the Moto2 world championship. Though it was dominating gross sales and group comparative assessments, the Daytona hadn’t gained on the world scene (it’s nonetheless but to win a World Supersport title…) and Honda have been firmly established as the only real engine provider to the Moto2 grid. May a  ‘little’ British agency like Triumph actually threaten to interchange the mighty Honda? Effectively they did and it’s all all the way down to the 2013 Daytona 675.

Whereas the unique ‘underseat pipe’ Daytona had been by a number of small upgrades throughout its lifespan, the 2013 mannequin was an all-new model. Sharper, lighter and that includes a closely breathed upon motor with extra efficiency, the second-generation of Daytona 675 continued to set the usual for supersport bikes and allowed Triumph to consider future prospects. Though, sadly, because it turned out the long run didn’t embrace the Daytona…

Beginning with the guts of the bike, the Daytona’s triple is a really totally different beast to the one used within the unique mannequin. With a revised bore and stroke giving it extra ‘over-square’ dimensions, the motor could have the identical 675cc capability (this didn’t final lengthy…) because the older triple however new Nikasil-coated aluminium bores, greater pistons, a brand new crank, elevated compression, revised gearbox and twin injectors per cylinder all ups its efficiency ranges. Possibly not by a lot on paper as Triumph solely claimed a 3bhp increase in peak energy however because the likes of the 765-engined bikes and the Moto2 grid have demonstrated, there was most actually extra to return. And additionally it is a really dependable engine, which is necessary to each racers and in addition used bike consumers. What number of Moto2 bikes have you ever seen go pop? Engine failures are extremely uncommon in Moto2 – primarily as they make for very embarrassing publicity in entrance of a worldwide TV viewers…

Away from the engine, Triumph additionally upgraded the Daytona’s chassis with sharper geometry and a shorter wheelbase, repositioned the exhaust to a side-mounted location for higher weight distribution and added switchable ABS. As earlier than the Daytona was bought in inventory or uprated R spec with the R that includes Öhlins’ best mixed with Brembo brakes and a smattering of carbon. Naturally, it’s the R mannequin that pulls probably the most consideration and in order that’s the one we now have centered on on this used information. That’s to not say the stocker isn’t equally fabulous, it’s simply that the R is, nicely, higher…

Take to the highway on the Daytona and initially all will not be sensible. Shorter and extra compact in its using place that the older bike, the Triumph looks like a correct supersport weapon and is fairly wrist-heavy and firmly set on its Öhlins. It’s not all dangerous information, as all the time the triple engine’s elevated mid-range when in comparison with an inline 4 means you aren’t compelled to work the motor in something like the identical approach and even at a mild tempo it drives out of bends superbly, however it’s removed from a relaxed bike. There once more, would you need it to be? That is an R-model supersport bike and if you deal with it as such, the Daytona 675R is solely fabulous.

Goal the Daytona at a set of twisty bends (or ideally a race observe) and it’s extremely enjoyable and interesting to experience. Due to a beautiful steadiness between its chassis’ agility and its engine’s efficiency, the Triumph by no means feels intimidating and each final horsepower is definitely accessible. Wind the throttle open, feed it gears by the slick gearbox and simply sling it at an apex when the time comes – life on the Daytona 675R is really chic.

In 2013 few have been anticipating Triumph to enhance upon the outgoing Daytona’s chassis – however they did. With much more mid-corner poise and enhanced agility, the 2013-onwards Daytona is mind-bendingly good in bends. It’s a type of bikes that flatters your talents and the tougher you check it, the higher it will get, permitting you to push your individual boundaries and change into a greater rider. And the Brembo braking set-up on the R is exceptionally good on the highway with its ABS system, which it must be mentioned can get a bit flustered on observe, greater than adequate for very brisk highway using. Life doesn’t get significantly better than a dry highway, set of sticky tyres and a Triumph Daytona 675R. Effectively it did get higher however just for a number of fortunate homeowners…

Whereas Triumph did launch a restricted version Daytona Moto2 765 in 2020, it was solely ever restricted to 765 items and a lower-spec model by no means made it to mass manufacturing. Which is an actual disgrace. If you wish to pattern the final nice Triumph supersport bike, and don’t have a spare £12,000 for the Moto2, the Daytona 675R is about pretty much as good because it will get.

Daytona 675

The inventory Daytona mannequin options the identical chassis and engine because the R however will get Kayaba suspension (fully-adjustable) and Nissin entrance calipers and grasp cylinder. It additionally lacks a quickshifter as normal tools (it may be retro-fitted), has a 10mm decrease seat and doesn’t have the R mannequin’s carbon infill panels or hugger. Costs begin at £4999.

Service historical past

The 675 engine has 6000-mile service intervals with the 12,000-mile one the key fear. In addition to a valve-clearance examine, this service must also embrace the suspension linkages being stripped and regreased, which actually provides to the invoice. Be cautious of bikes approaching this service, it’s a giant invoice – particularly if the linkages have seized…

Cam chain tensioner

There are a number of experiences of Daytonas requiring their cam chain tensioner being changed, though it’s often on higher-mileage bikes which have topped 20,000 miles. The unit is £101 with fitment roughly one other £100, so it’s not an enormous drama.

Suspension linkages and bearings

Triumph are terribly stingy with grease throughout meeting and consequently the suspension linkages actually undergo. At all times examine that they aren’t seized or displaying indicators of any impending points. Additionally examine wheel and head bearings for play.

Gearbox

Whereas this era was designed to take a quickshifter (up solely) and the R mannequin bought one as normal (it was a plug-and-play accent on the inventory bike) it’s worthwhile to be cautious of worn gearboxes. Early era quickshifters aren’t nice information on the highway so examine for any false neutrals or gears that hop out throughout a check experience.

Electrics

Though typically strong, a number of reg/recs have gone on older bikes and the occasional immobiliser antenna/ECU has additionally failed. If the immobiliser packs up, it is extremely pricey to interchange so examine for any warning indicators. A couple of quickshifter items have additionally damaged attributable to water ingress, so examine it really works, and be cautious of Fi warning as substitute engine sensors are pricey and infrequently tough to find.

Exhaust valve

The Triumph’s exhaust valve has been inflicting points since day one. Early bikes stretched the cable, resulting in the valve not working and an error code popping up. Re-adjusting the cables often cures this. The servo can be identified to fail and like all exhaust valves the valve itself sticks. Plenty of homeowners merely disconnect it and both remap the ECU or match a dongle to take away the fault code.

Modifications

Plenty of Daytonas are modified, so be a bit cautious. If it has a pipe fitted, guarantee it isn’t too loud (particularly in case you are planning on any observe work) and in addition examine the ECU has been remapped accordingly. Be careful for affordable substitute levers, poorly fitted crash safety and any covers and so forth hiding crash injury.

Value information

£4999 – £8500

Least expensive non-public: £549921,403 miles, 2013 R mannequin in honest situation with MOT

Our alternative non-public: £629913,145 miles, simply serviced R mannequin that’s clear with a full service historical past

Least expensive supplier: £569016,998 miles, 2013 R bike in glorious situation with Arrow exhaust

Our alternative supplier: £63509906 miles, beautiful low mileage unmodified R mannequin with a protracted MOT.

Ex-demo: n/a

Verdict:   9/10

As Moto2 demonstrates, Triumph’s triple is a depraved engine and whereas the 675cc model is revvier than the 765cc one, it’s nonetheless wonderful when housed in a sportsbike chassis.

+ Nice engine, chic chassis, top-rate brakes

– The ABS isn’t nice on observe and it’s very compact to experience

Specs

Engine

Kind: 675cc, liquid-cooled, 12v, inline tripleBore x stroke: 76mm x 46.58mmCompression: 13.1:1Fuelling: Digital Gas InjectionTested Energy: 115bhp @ 12,800rpmTested Torque: 68Nm @ 10,100rpm

Chassis

Body: Aluminium twin sparF Suspension: 43mm Öhlins NIX inverted forks, fully-adjustableR suspension: Öhlins TTX36 monoshock, fully-adjustableFront brakes: 4-piston Brembo monoblock calipers, 310mm discs. ABSRear brake: Single-piston caliper, 220mm disc. ABS

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 1375mmSeat Top: 830mmWet Weight: 184kgFuel Capability: 17.4-litres

Velocity

0-60:  3.15 sec0-100:  6.72sec0-120:  9.67 sec

Stg ¼ mile: 10.98sec @ 129.97mphStanding mile: 26.87sec @ 155.23mphTop pace: 158.67 mph

Operating prices

Service interval:Minor: 6,000Major: 12,000Valve clearances: 12,000

Service prices:Minor: £250Major: £650Valve clearances: £650

Proper fairing: £464.86RH Engine casing: £233.81Brake lever: £55.63