When Triumph first unveiled the Trident 660 back in 2020, it was the beginning of one thing new. Sure, you might say that the title ‘Trident’ was one other badge that Triumph had neatly tucked away sooner or later in its voluminous historical past, solely to be revived a long time later. While that is not untrue, that is additionally not the entire fact.

The 2021 Trident 660 boasted a clear, fashionable styling aesthetic that was each sporty and but by some means, additionally inviting. Not intimidating, which is nice as a result of it was aimed squarely at newer riders. It’s not a newbie bike, not precisely, nevertheless it’s additionally not a hair-raising, barn-burning monitor monster. It’s someplace within the center, which is exactly the place it desires to be.

The Tiger Sport 660 adopted a few 12 months later, including a middleweight adventure-styled touring choice to the vary. For these searching for a strong middleweight commuter bike to even have enjoyable on, this bike appeared tailor made. Offering the choice of a bit of extra space for storing is often solely a foul factor on the monitor, not in on a regular basis life.

Rumors of an upcoming Daytona 660 quickly adopted, as did spy photos. When it might truly arrive was one other matter, although. That is, till January 9, 2024, which is when Triumph lastly let the brand new 2024 Daytona 660 unfastened on the world.

The Engine

The title ‘Daytona’ is one which’s close to and expensive to sportbike followers of a sure classic. Seeking to assuage fears of a doubtlessly dumbed-down machine, Triumph would very very like you to know that it makes considerably extra energy and torque in Daytona tune than the Trident.

How way more? The liquid-cooled, 12-valve, twin overhead cam 660cc triple with a 240-degree firing order that is discovered within the Daytona 660 makes a claimed 94 horsepower at 11,250 rpm. Torque, Triumph says, is 50.89 pound-feet at 8,250 rpm, with over 80 % of peak torque accessible down low within the rev vary, from simply 3,125rpm. Incidentally, the redline is 12,650 rpm. 

Contrast that with the 80 horsepower and 47 pound-feet of torque claimed by the Trident 660, and your sense of intrigue might be piqued.

The Chassis

The 2024 Triumph Daytona 660 makes use of a tubular metal perimeter body design, like its siblings within the 660 vary. Suspension-wise, you will discover a nonadjustable 41mm Showa upside-down separate operate massive piston (SFF-BP) entrance fork. In the rear, you will discover a Showa monoshock with preload adjustability. Front wheel journey is 4.33 inches, whereas rear wheel journey is 5.11 inches.

Braking duties are carried out by a pair of four-piston radial calipers and twin 310mm floating brake discs up entrance, in addition to a single piston sliding caliper within the rear with a 220mm floating disc setup. ABS is current at each ends. 

Wheels are a set of solid aluminum alloy 5 spoke 17-inch models which come wrapped in Michelin Power 6 rubber. 

Dimensions

Wheelbase on the 2024 Daytona 660 is 56.12 inches. Length is 82 inches, width of the handlebars is 28.97 inches, and peak with out mirrors is 45.08 inches. Seat peak is 31.88 inches, although it may also be lowered to 30.9 inches with the non-compulsory low seat accent.

Rake is 23.8 levels and path is 3.24 inches. Curb weight is 443 kilos, and the gas tank capability is 3.7 gallons. Triumph estimates a gas consumption price of 57.6 miles per gallon, and the service interval is 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.

Electronics and Other Features

The show on the 2024 Triumph Daytona 660 is a mixed shade TFT display screen with a white-on-black LCD show as an built-in unit. The My Triumph Connectivity System is offered as an non-compulsory accent for the Daytona 660 as properly, and it is controllable by way of the switchgear on the handlebars for those who select to make use of it. 

The Daytona 660 comes with a ride-by-wire throttle as normal, together with three experience modes: Sport, Road, and Rain. Traction management is without doubt one of the settings that is altered by your alternative of experience mode, as is the case on most machines that provide experience modes. On the Daytona 660, traction management can also be utterly switchable, so you possibly can select to close it off for those who desire.

Triumph gives Shift Assist as an adjunct possibility for the Daytona 660 as properly, for riders who do not wish to use the clutch on a regular basis. However, it is price noting that the bike comes with a torque help clutch as normal, to provide a neater, lighter pull throughout normal motorbike operation. Incidentally, the brake lever is adjustable from the manufacturing unit, however the clutch lever will not be.

Pricing and Availability

Triumph gives its bikes in a number of markets worldwide, and the 2024 Daytona 660 isn’t any exception. As such, pricing and availability could fluctuate by area. If you reside outdoors the US or Canada, your greatest guess to search out probably the most correct pricing and availability data is to contact your native Triumph vendor with any questions you might have.

In the US, the MSRP for the 2024 Triumph Daytona 660 begins at $9,195. In Canada, the MSRP for the 2024 Triumph Daytona 660 begins at $11,295. 

As for availability, the 2024 Triumph Daytona 660 ought to begin rolling into sellers throughout North America in March 2024.

Now that it is lastly right here, are you excited in regards to the 2024 Triumph Daytona 660? Is it what you anticipated, or extra (or much less) than you hoped? Let us know within the feedback beneath.