ROAD NEWS
As we ’ ve long suspected , Triumph is bringing the Daytona nameplate back for 2024 with the new bike entering the market at a crucial time for the category . The 2024 Triumph Daytona has officially been confirmed to return in 2024 with an all-new design based on the incredibly popular Trident platform rather than the traditional Street Triple base of past Daytona models . It makes sense considering the market appeal of the Supersports segment has been on the decline for a number of years , with riders favouring more practical bikes over the hardedged track weapons the Supersports class has evolved into . Triumph says this is because , with the new Daytona , they are aiming for a more mainstream offering with the ability to be easily used every day while still being able to take on the other bikes in the segment , namely the Aprilia RS660 , Yamaha YZF-R7 and the soon to arrive Suzuki GSX-8R .
TRIUMPH CONFIRMS DAYTONA 660
As per tradition , the Daytona 660 is propelled by a Triumph triple-cylinder engine which in Daytona trim produces 95PS of peak power and 69Nm of peak torque - an increase of 17 % more power and 9 % more torque than the unrestricted Trident . That comes thanks to upgraded internals , including a new crank , camshaft with new profiles , new cylinder head , new pistons and new valve gears . Peak power is achieved at 11,250rpm with the redline set at 12,650rpm . Triumph says more than 80 percent of the Daytona ’ s 69Nm of peak torque is available from just 3,125rpm delivering responsive sporty and fully usable performance . Peak torque itself is achieved at 8,250rpm . Triumph says the engine tune of the Daytona 660 provides a smooth , responsive and linear delivery with the perfect combination of lowdown torque , mid-range and top-end power . Along with the extra power over the Trident , the Daytona 660 also scores a brand-new exhaust , creating an unmistakable soundtrack . Fuel comes via a 14-litre fuel tank , and with a claimed fuel economy of 4.9 litres per 100km
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