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Triumph Daytona 600/650 motorcycle review - Riding

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Triumph Daytona 600/650 (2003-2005)

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Engine size	599cc
Power	110bhp
Top speed	160mph
Insurance group	15

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The Triumph Daytona 600/650 is lighter, smoother, faster and infinitely prettier than the TT600. What’s more, Bruce Anstey won the Junior TT on one in 2003 which goes to show what improvements Triumph made to their 600cc sports middleweight contender. The Triumph Daytona 600/650 is a beauty: an involved ride with excellent handling, amazing brakes and it’s good value.

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After the injection problems that let the TT600 down, the Triumph Daytona 600/650's Keihin system’s brand new. And it’s much better. There’s still a bit of a flat spot in the midrange, but it’s not dire, and the bulk of the Triumph Daytona 600/650's power is still very much up top but, in all, the power band’s wide, accessible for most riders and comes with smooth delivery.

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Taking the excellent handling and brakes from its predecessor, the Triumph Daytona 600/650’s road manners are hard to fault. Suspension’s a treat too: sharp enough for the track yet smooth enough to deal with any potholes. The gearbox is a bit snatchy, though. Comfort’s better than you’d expect given the Triumph Daytona 600/650's bigger (for a sports 600) dimensions.

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The Triumph Daytona 600/650 dash includes a digital speedo, clock and trips, analogue rev counter and a fuel light. Head lamp and mirrors are good but pillions will suffer on a high perch with no grabrail. A seat cowl’s included with the bike. The Triumph Daytona 600/650 screen’s pretty low and won’t provide much protection on the motorway.

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With a selection of decent components, the Triumph Daytona 600/650’s beautifully put together. Show it some bad weather and it’ll suffer a bit, however, with extremities suffering early corrosion. The paint’s not great either. Triumph Daytona 600/650 mechanical parts are sound though.

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When new, the Triumph Daytona 600 was sensibly priced against its rivals, coming in at nearly a grand under Yamaha’s R6. Triumph Daytona 600/650s keep their value pretty well, too, and aren’t quite as ubiquitous as the Japanese fours. Some owners pay a premium for buying British.

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2003: Triumph Daytona 600 takes over where the TT600 left off… But with better results. Morphed in to the Triumph Daytona 650 in 2004 (see Other Versions).

Triumph Daytona 650: The engine was bored out to 646cc, it got a new silencer and clutch, improved gear linkage, more power, more torque and revised fuel injection. Cosmetic tweaks too. Discontinued after a year to make way for the Triumph Daytona 675 triple.

Specifications

Top speed	160mph
1/4-mile acceleration	11.58 secs
Power	110bhp
Torque	51ftlb
Weight	165kg
Seat height	815mm
Fuel capacity	18 litres
Average fuel consumption	35mpg
Tank range	140 miles
Insurance group	15

Engine size	599cc
Engine specification	16v inline four, 6 gears
Frame	Aluminium twin spar
Front suspension adjustment	Preload, rebound, compression
Rear suspension adjustment	Preload, rebound, compression
Front brakes	Twin 308mm discs
Rear brake	220mm disc
Front tyre size	120/70 x 17
Rear tyre size	180/55 x 17

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truely amazing

mxtomb

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i got my daytona 600 in may and have not looked back since. it is my first big bike. the power is great and the handling is truely outstanding. whould recommend to anyone how is after a sports bike that you wont see many of.

05 September 2011
A Little Gem

David washbrook

Birmingham ,

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Bought an 04 daytona 600 last week, after letting it stretch its legs a bit i can honestly say that I'm in love. Awesomely fast for my first big bike yet still as comfy as the gs 500 I part exed to get this baby. Brakes are great, handles beautifully and sounds gorgeous. Plus it gets all the love when you stop. My only real gripes are the slightly clunky gearbox and the fact theres nowhere to put my gps. Otherwise, BUY ONE! Preferably in yellow cos thats the fastest colour

10 September 2007