However , with changes in tastes and a trend towards the 660cc market evident , it seems Triumph is aiming for the likes of the Aprilia RS660 and Yamaha R7 with what we ’ re assuming is going to be called a Daytona 660 . With the Daytona name still having plenty of cache with the riding community , it would make sense for that to be the bike ’ s name rather than the older Sprint name which was more closely associated with sports touring . Details on the bike ’ s actual specs are yet to be released . However , Triumph has scheduled a full reveal for early January so we ’ ll know all there is to know in just a few days . Regardless of whether it is called a Daytona , Sprint or a completely new moniker , it will be great to see another Triumph triple with a full fairing once again hitting the road for the first time since 2017 . potentially bringing the Daytona name back in 2024 with Triumph teasing a new faired sportsbike via social media . While Triumph is keeping things pretty close to their chest , we know the new bike will build upon the brand ’ s 660 triple engine rather than the 765cc unit found in the Street Triple . That could mean potentially a full power and LAMS version for the New Zealand market if Triumph makes both available . Currently , Triumph ’ s other 660 models , the Trident 660 and Tiger Sport 660 are only available here in LAMS-spec . While using the 660 platform would be a departure from Triumph ’ s sport bikes and Street Triple lineup being closely linked , it does make a lot of sense considering the growth in the sports bike market is in sub-660cc bikes .
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