Kiwi Rider February 2024 Vol.1 | Page 18

ROAD NEWS

TRIUMPH DAYTONA 660 PRICING CONFIRMED

Hot on the heels of the announcement that New Zealand will get the new Triumph Daytona , Triumph Motorcycles has announced pricing for the revived model . While the exact arrival is yet to be confirmed , it has been announced that the 2024 Triumph Daytona price starts at $ 15,990 with the LAMS variant . In LAMS guise the Daytona is restricted to 57PS compared to the full-power model ’ s 95PS but still benefits from the same peak torque of 62Nm . In a change for Triumph ’ s 660cc offerings in the New Zealand market , the Daytona 660 will be offered with its full un-restricted potential . Pricing for the full-power Daytona 660 starts at $ 16,690 with both models available in three colours - Carnival Red and Sapphire Black , Snowdonia White and Sapphire Black , and Satin Granite and Satin Jet Black . Unlike the previous generation of the Daytona , Triumph is changing direction with the new Daytona 660 in terms of just how sporty the bike is . The old bike was an out-and-out supersport . Blisteringly quick , yes , but with all the negatives that come with a bike designed for the racetrack . With sales of full-phat supersports being on a steady decline over the past decade , Triumph is redirecting the Daytona towards being a more everyday usable sport offering . Still offering a decent level of performance and plenty of fun , but not as punishing to ride as a supersport . That means a more comfortable rider triangle with a more upright riding position than the old model , with an 810mm seat height with a narrow standover while the handlebar and footpeg position have been designed with comfort rather than track dominance in mind . Triumph has fitted the Daytona 660 with quality Showa non-adjustable upside-down big piston 41mm forks at the front and a Showa preload adjustable monoshock .

Performing stopping duties for the 201kg Daytona are a pair of Triumph branded radial four-piston brakes with twin 310mm discs and braided brake lines , while the lightweight 17-inch rims are paired with Michelin ’ s new Power 6 tyres to keep the Daytona stuck to the road . Tech-wise , the Daytona ships with the mandatory ABS braking system in play with the addition of three rider modes ( Sport , Road and Rain ) and switchable traction control thanks to the inclusion of a ride-by-wire throttle . Instrumentation is of the same design as the Tiger Sport which means a colour TFT screen integrated into a white-on-black LCD-display . As an optional accessory , the Daytona can be equipped with the My Triumph Connectivity System which enables turn-by-turn navigation plus phone and music interaction . As always , Triumph will debut the Daytona with plenty of accessories ready to fit . Currently , there are over 30 Genuine Triumph Accessories available , all engineered alongside the motorcycle , tested to the same standards , and carrying the same two-year unlimited mileage warranty as the new Daytona itself . While it is a different direction to what many would have expected for a rebirthed Daytona , Triumph is likely on the right track if they want to sell a bunch of these bikes .
18 KIWI RIDER