TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 (2009 - 2011) Review
At a glance
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| Annual servicing cost: | £170 |
| Power: | 126 bhp |
| Seat height: | Medium (32.3 in / 820 mm) |
| Weight: | Low (357 lbs / 162 kg) |
Overall rating
Next up: Ride & brakesYou would be hard pushed to tell the difference between the 2006 and 2009 models but stand closer and the differences jump out at you i.e. the new angular top fairing, Nissin monoblock calipers, revised suspension and so on. The engine and performance changes you can’t see, but combined with the great handling chassis the Triumph Daytona 675 is a very viable alternative to the Japanese supersport mass. Check out this video report from the Triumph Daytona 675 launch.
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Ride quality & brakes
Next up: EnginePure supersport seating stance of high seat and clip-ons but isn’t uncomfortable, more intimidating at first and the screen is typically low for hard speed riding. The ride is exemplary thanks to new suspension that features high and low speed compression damping front and rear, which makes the gap between road and track use easier to cross. Although quick steering the Triumph Daytona 675 is a stable beast but was fitted with a steering damper to keep back road scratchers out of trouble. Ground clearance is not an issue on the Daytona 675, which is good because it can carry big corner speed with ease.
Engine
Next up: ReliabilityRace team feedback led to many internal changes on the 2009 model to net an extra 3bhp, 1ftlb of torque and an extra 400rpm (max revs 13,900rpm) to play with. Forget about peak power, though. It’s the legendary flat but fat torque curve coupled with a midrange horsepower increase that makes the Triumph Daytona 675 a breeze to ride day-in, day out without working up a sweat. If you want to rip it up then the Triumph 675 will easily pump your adrenaline – especially on a trackday – simply by working the throttle harder. Gearbox mods have banished the sticky-shift feel of the previous model.
Reliability & build quality
Next up: ValueChassis components are no different to Japanese counterparts. This leaves the powertrain open to discussion, of which there are few web-based grumbles about the previous model.
Value vs rivals
Next up: EquipmentTriumph’s Daytona 675 is perfectly poised to run with the Japanese pack, if not up front because of the way the engine doesn’t need to be worked so hard on the road.
Equipment
Although updated running gear features throughout, the Triumph Daytona 675 doesn’t wear anything majorly different to the rest of the supersport class. Triumph offered a large range of accessories when new from a plug-in quick shifter, computer adjustable ECU, Arrow exhausts and rearsets and more…
Specs |
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| Engine size | 675cc |
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| Engine type | Liquid-cooled, 12v, inline-triple, four-stroke. Six gears |
| Frame type | Aluminium twin spar |
| Fuel capacity | 17.4 litres |
| Seat height | 820mm |
| Bike weight | 162kg |
| Front suspension | Rebound and high/low compression damping, spring preload |
| Rear suspension | Rebound and high/low compression damping, spring preload |
| Front brake | 2 x 308 discs with 4-piston monoblock calipers |
| Rear brake | 220mm disc with single-piston caliper |
| Front tyre size | 120/70 x 17 |
| Rear tyre size | 180/55 x 17 |
Mpg, costs & insurance |
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| Average fuel consumption | 39 mpg |
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| Annual road tax | £117 |
| Annual service cost | £170 |
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| Used price | - |
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| Warranty term | Two year unlimited mileage |
Top speed & performance |
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| Max power | 126 bhp |
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| Max torque | 54 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 156 mph |
| 1/4 mile acceleration | 11.38 secs |
| Tank range | 179 miles |
Model history & versions
Model history
2003-2004: Daytona 600 – 599cc 4-cylinder, 110bhp
2005-2006: Daytona 650 – 646cc, 4-cylinder, 112bhp
2006-2008: Daytona 675 – 675cc, 3-cylinder, 123bhp
Other versions
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Owners' reviews for the TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 (2009 - 2011)
16 owners have reviewed their TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 (2009 - 2011) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.
Review your TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 (2009 - 2011)
Summary of owners' reviews |
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| Annual servicing cost: | £170 |
Year: 2010
Annual servicing cost: £160
Would recommend this bike to anyone and everyone 😄
Easy to ride albeit a little compact. Brakes are fine as is acceleration :) At my age I wasn't sure if I could do longish journeys but have 140 miles without a break :) other than a few clenched fists
Sound of the triple s exquisite even with standard exhaust
Only issue has has been servo and switch on gear selector
Buying experience: Bought from Triumph dealer with full dealer device history. One of my most wanted 600s and hasn't disappointed. Good value and great fun.
Version: Se
Year: 2009
Annual servicing cost: £160
Power and looks
Buying experience: £4500 in 2018 privately
Version: White and blue SE
Year: 2009
Annual servicing cost: £200
Fits like a glove rides like a dream and every time I ride it I remember why I bought it. Some 25000 miles and 11 years later!
I have ridden 250 miles to Snetterton from Somerset and back for BSB in one day just stopped for fuel once both ways. No problems.
Good torque you don’t need to flap the gear box but when you do put weight on the front it can lift the front wheel.
Stator lost two lobes, found a racer selling road parts so cheap and easy fix.
Good tyres are short lived.
Carbon fibre wheels change how much load needed to push the bike into a corner, be careful the first time out!
Buying experience: Private sale and after 11 years I have lost about £1500 on the sale price
Year: 2010
Annual servicing cost: £100
Best features are it's very light, almost like a 125 compared to a 2002 Aprilia Mille. It can take a magnetic tank bag and has enough room for a tail-pack. The worst feature is the plank-like seat after 50 miles and heat from the exhaust that's routed under it. I'd recommend a GEL seat and gel grips like I fitted. A great bike tho. Sound it makes is pure F1 soundtrack. I went to Belgium and back on mine in 30c+ heat....I've done 1200 miles in 6 weeks too.
Suspension is hard so get it by a pro for your riding style and weight. £50 well spent. Brakes you don't even have to think about they are so good.
Goes like the clappers. Plenty enough for most and enjoyable to listen to without getting you into trouble at three-figure speeds.
Never gone wrong in 1200 miles in 6 weeks.
My mates service my bikes as the dealer prices are ridiculous.
Fuel light instead of a gauge is poor show Triumph. Buy plenty of carbon. I'm running touring tyres as I tour on it. They are just as good as any till the weather gets colder then you'd need softer tyres to run hotter.
Buying experience: I paid £4800 for a 2010 model with 9,900 miles on the clock in black from a KTM dealer in June, they wanted £5195. Full history, mostly Triumph.
Year: 2009
Best bike I've ever ridden and despite serious reliability problems still considering part ex for more recent model.
Problems and failures: 2x reg/rectifier failures (1 under warranty) 1 gear selector (under warranty) 2 sets of cracked header pipes (both under warranty) rear brake master cylinder Exup valve Indicator stems went brittle and snapped
Year: 2010
Would be 5 stars if it was the R version.
The torque curve is smooth all over the register. Especially with the standard exhaust. Aftermarket Arrow slip on with dB killer and mapping causes a dip in the torque curve around 7000 rpm.
With the exception of the exhaust valve which needs adjusting sometimes.
The Daytona 675 don't break down in the first place and can take lots of trashing at the track. Good fuel consumption. Expensive to insure compared to superbikes.
Nimble handling in combination with engine characteristics. Arrow aftermarket rearsets are high quality. Pirelli Diablo SP tires works very far on the trackdays and are good for all except rainy conditions on the track.
Version: Standard
Year: 2014
IMHO, this is currently the best supersport one can buy. It's light, it's very agile, it loves the corners, very stable on straights, the engine is strong and sounds interesting, the KYB suspension is tight and works super, the brakes are powerful. Sitting position is quite committed but the reach to the pegs is good and the bike is so narrow (which also gives you confidence to lean more). Fantastic in every way! More bike than this is simply not necessary, especially if you primarily like to go around tight hairpins.
Chassis is fantastic. The KYB suspension works great, the spring rates are proper for my weight (200lb+ with gear), the springs feel tight but the bike is not jumping on uneven surface instead it processes the road very well. I haven't tried the R version with Ohlins components, but I am very happy with KYB components. The breaks are top notch as well, at least for street and mountain riding. The whole setup just inspires so much confidence, I am the quickest around corners on the Daytona, even though I have other 600cc and 1000cc sportbikes. Daytona just loves to lean and it makes riding very easy and enjoyable.
I love the triple engine! It has good bottom, midrange and top power. It does whistle in a funny way, but I actually like that sound, it is special. The throttle is so smooth, there is no jerking on/off throttle, this bike is easy to ride even in city traffic (of course, it's a waste of an unbelievable corner carver that D675 is, to use it up in the city, plus the sitting position is pretty committed so can get tiring in slow traffic).
I've put 8000km on mine so far, mostly on mountain hairpins, and it runs flawlessly. Quality-wise - the fairing creaks a bit but everything sits tight.
I've just done oil change and tyre change so far. Nothing had malfunctioned since I bought the bike new. I think the standard D675 bike is worth the money. I did order quickshifter for it, though.
Slipper clutch. Gear indicator. ABS. It's well equipped. Does not have the traction control, but it is a 675 machine, it does not need TC the way a 1000cc machine needs it.
Buying experience: I really love this machine. For me, it's definitely worth the money.
Version: 675R
Year: 2013
Annual servicing cost: £250
Overall this bike has everything. Initial looks are stunning and the first experience riding it will give you a grin from ear to ear. The ride is comfortable for a super sports and the sound is amazing.
Ride quality for this type of bike is brilliant although I have had triumph fit a gel seat. The Brembo brakes stop you........effectively
Engine is smooth, sounds great and delivers the power evenly and effortlessly
Build quality is excellent and to date I have encountered no problems at all.
Whilst I do fill this bike up endlessly that is only because I just can't stop riding it. Its a joy to ride and the only bind is having to fill it up or put it away for bed.
The Quick-shifter is a toy I would tick every time! Great toy to have on board and the fuel gauge is a must have option. So many bikes don't have them which I just can't understand
Buying experience: I bought my bike from Jordan's in Leeds. Buying experience was helpful and informative. Full bike service back up and plenty of friendly advice was given at the time of the purchase.
I purchased my 675 new in 2009 and it has had 2 recalls, gear selector and rectifier/regulator all done under warranty, i found the suspension a little hard for the road so had it reworked and set up by MCT suspension, probably the best money i have ever spent "amazing". The tyres were changed from the Pirelli Supercorsa to Bridgestone S20 and now feels even better for road use, thrown soft panniers over the back, tent and all. Best bike ive ever owned in 32 years riding.
Little update on my 675, still use it every day for work, havent had 1 problem from 6k to 12k in 12 months. The only little thing i can comment on is dont trust the coolant MIN MAX, it always shows MIN, you must check the level at the top of the radiator. Apart from that, its still going great......
Iv had a few bike over the years, naked, sports 1000's and so on, i love this bike so much. Its like a little 400 but with 130bhp with the Arrow can. I use it every day for work, sun, rain, cold days.... Iv had the bike 13 months and its only let me down once last month with a Rectifier/Regulator failure. The bike over heated as the fan didnt kick in when in traffic, the bike over heated and spat all the coolant out on the road. I got it to Bill Smith in chester and it was fixed and back to me within 2 days. Great service......iv done 7000 miles on the bike from new and its been a dream to own, and i love my ride into work every day on it. As most 600cc are much the same in price, power and performance it was the look of the 675 that made the final choice for me, it just looks so much better than all the rest in its group.....and the noise of the Arrow can.......wow...... get one.
Gear selector = warranty claim Rectifier/Regulator failure = warranty claim Cracked exhaust manifold = warranty claim Blown engine due to snapped conrod = warranty claim (taken months) Coupled with poor customer service, no loan bike and poor dealer support has me fuming mad. All this from a 7 month old bike with 5,550 miles on. Never had such poor customer service. Was brilliant when worked however, but if you need dependable machine and a dealership that cares go elsewhere.
nice1 triumph.the 675se wot a bike and its british. look out japs, were back. and would luv to see a 1000cc in that frame.
I would like to sum up the Daytona 675 in just two words - "BLOODY BRILLIANT"
A fantastic demonstration of the uselessness of peak power figures. The 675 makes 30% more power than an R6 or CBR600 at most points in the on-the-road rev range. Doesn't need to be wound up to a shrieking climax to make progress and steers with a twitch of the eyeballs. It might be a supersport-class bike, but it's got precious few of the genetic weaknesses the 600s have had bred into them in order to win races. 17,000rpm red lines? Amplified-mosquito exhaust notes? Keep 'em! This stomps all over its peers on the road.
Having had Hondas before I was reluctant to change brands but I am glad I did!! Its just brilliant - ok it has many japanese parts but its British. It has a lovely smooth engine, great handling and propper brakes!! Its just a joy every time I ride it. Looks great and makes me feel great and thats what its all about!! Love It.
