Cool-Motorcycles reviews Triumph New Daytona 675

Inspiration and engineering

Since launching as the first three cylinder bike into the highly competitive supersports bike category, the Daytona 675 has made a lasting impression. The combination of the lightest frame in class and narrow three cylinder engine has always given the handling, agility and intuitive feel that sets the Daytona apart.

The 2009 Daytona improves on this still further with new fully adjustable front and rear suspension, both of which allow the rider to adjust high and low speed compression damping separately.

There’s further evidence of our ongoing performance focus with increased power output, now up 3bhp to 126bhp peak, plus a 7lb reduction in overall weight. The rear wheel has been reworked to reduce weight and inertia for quicker acceleration and improved suspension performance.

Add to this new front monobloc radial callipers and radial master cylinder that deliver track bred stopping power. For 2009 the engine management system has been calibrated to accept our new accessory quick-shifter. No mess, no fuss just bolt it on and plug it in. All this clearly shows how on track development time has significantly contributed to the new Daytona 675.

As top supersport in the demanding Masterbike in ‘06 and ‘07 and the Supertest ‘King of the Supersport’ crown for three years running, the Daytona has already proven to be an unbeatable combination of inspiration and engineering on road and track.

FEATURES

Engine

Triumph’s R&D department has taken an evolutionary approach with the 2009 Daytona, using experience gained from racing in the Supersport World Championship to develop the new machine.  The latest specification 675cc three-cylinder engine revs to a 13,900rpm redline and pumps out a mighty 126bhp.

Frame

The Daytona 675’s aluminium frame is fabricated with open-back cast spars which wrap over the top of the motor, accentuating the benefits of the narrow three-cylinder design. The lightest frame in its class, it weighs in at a mere 8.7Kg.

Suspension

The fully-adjustable 41mm upside down forks and rear monoshock unit both benefit from highly sophisticated high and low speed damping control, allowing riders to set their Daytona up with maximum accuracy.  This track-bred suspension gives razor sharp handling and can be tuned by the rider to suit their own style.

Instruments

The Daytona 675’s digital instrument console has all the usual trip functions as well as displaying average fuel economy. Also featured is a sophisticated lap timer – useful for comparing successive lap times on a circuit as well as average and maximum speed for each lap.

Brakes

New radial-mount Nissin monobloc brakes are mounted to twin 308mm discs for stunning levels of stopping power and rider feedback.

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

• Type: Liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
• Capacity: 675cc
• Bore/Stroke: 74.0 x 52.3mm
• Compression Ratio: 12.65:1
• Fuel System: Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with forced air induction

Transmission

• Final Drive: O ring chain
• Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
• Gearbox: 6-speed, close ratio

Cycle Parts

• Frame: Aluminum beam twin spar
• Swingarm: Braced, twin-sided, aluminium alloy with adjustable pivot position
• Front Wheel: Alloy 5-spoke, 17 x 3.5in
• Rear Wheel: Alloy 5-spoke, 17 x 5.5in
• Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR 17
• Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR 17
• Front Suspension: 41mm USD forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping
• Rear Suspension: Monoshock with piggy back reservoir adjustable for preload, rebound and compression damping
• Front Brakes: Twin 308mm floating discs, 4 piston radial calipers with radial master cylinder
• Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc, single piston caliper

Dimensions

• Length: 79.1 in
• Width (Handlebars): 27.5 in
• Height: 44 in
• Seat Height: 32.5 in
• Wheelbase: 54.9 in
• Rake/Trail: 23.9º/89.1mm
• Weight (Dry): 356 lbs
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 4.6 gal

Performance (Measured at crankshaft to DIN 70020)

• Maximum Power: 126 bhp at 12,600rpm
• Maximum Torque: 53ft.lbf at 11,750 rpm

Colours

• Tornado Red and Jet Black

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