TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 (2009 - 2011) Review

At a glance

Owners' reliability rating: 4.4 out of 5 (4.4/5)
Annual servicing cost: £170
Power: 126 bhp
Seat height: Medium (32.3 in / 820 mm)
Weight: Low (357 lbs / 162 kg)

Prices

New N/A
Used £4,000 - £4,800

Overall rating

Next up: Ride & brakes
4 out of 5 (4/5)

You would be hard pushed to tell the difference between the 2006 and 2009 models but stand closer and the differences jump out at you i.e. the new angular top fairing, Nissin monoblock calipers, revised suspension and so on. The engine and performance changes you can’t see, but combined with the great handling chassis the Triumph Daytona 675 is a very viable alternative to the Japanese supersport mass. Check out this video report from the Triumph Daytona 675 launch.

Latest news: Triumph Daytona 660 fully unveiled for 2024

Ride quality & brakes

Next up: Engine
4 out of 5 (4/5)

Pure supersport seating stance of high seat and clip-ons but isn’t uncomfortable, more intimidating at first and the screen is typically low for hard speed riding. The ride is exemplary thanks to new suspension that features high and low speed compression damping front and rear, which makes the gap between road and track use easier to cross. Although quick steering the Triumph Daytona 675 is a stable beast but was fitted with a steering damper to keep back road scratchers out of trouble. Ground clearance is not an issue on the Daytona 675, which is good because it can carry big corner speed with ease.

Engine

Next up: Reliability
4 out of 5 (4/5)

Race team feedback led to many internal changes on the 2009 model to net an extra 3bhp, 1ftlb of torque and an extra 400rpm (max revs 13,900rpm) to play with. Forget about peak power, though. It’s the legendary flat but fat torque curve coupled with a midrange horsepower increase that makes the Triumph Daytona 675 a breeze to ride day-in, day out without working up a sweat. If you want to rip it up then the Triumph 675 will easily pump your adrenaline – especially on a trackday – simply by working the throttle harder. Gearbox mods have banished the sticky-shift feel of the previous model.

Reliability & build quality

Next up: Value
4 out of 5 (4/5)

Chassis components are no different to Japanese counterparts. This leaves the powertrain open to discussion, of which there are few web-based grumbles about the previous model.

Value vs rivals

Next up: Equipment
4 out of 5 (4/5)

Triumph’s Daytona 675 is perfectly poised to run with the Japanese pack, if not up front because of the way the engine doesn’t need to be worked so hard on the road.

Equipment

3 out of 5 (3/5)

Although updated running gear features throughout, the Triumph Daytona 675 doesn’t wear anything majorly different to the rest of the supersport class. Triumph offered a large range of accessories when new from a plug-in quick shifter, computer adjustable ECU, Arrow exhausts and rearsets and more…

Specs

Engine size 675cc
Engine type Liquid-cooled, 12v, inline-triple, four-stroke. Six gears
Frame type Aluminium twin spar
Fuel capacity 17.4 litres
Seat height 820mm
Bike weight 162kg
Front suspension Rebound and high/low compression damping, spring preload
Rear suspension Rebound and high/low compression damping, spring preload
Front brake 2 x 308 discs with 4-piston monoblock calipers
Rear brake 220mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front tyre size 120/70 x 17
Rear tyre size 180/55 x 17

Mpg, costs & insurance

Average fuel consumption 39 mpg
Annual road tax £117
Annual service cost £170
New price -
Used price £4,000 - £4,800
Insurance group 16 of 17
How much to insure?
Warranty term Two year unlimited mileage

Top speed & performance

Max power 126 bhp
Max torque 54 ft-lb
Top speed 156 mph
1/4 mile acceleration 11.38 secs
Tank range 179 miles

Model history & versions

Model history

2003-2004: Daytona 600 – 599cc 4-cylinder, 110bhp
2005-2006: Daytona 650 – 646cc, 4-cylinder, 112bhp
2006-2008: Daytona 675 – 675cc, 3-cylinder, 123bhp

Other versions

none

Owners' reviews for the TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 (2009 - 2011)

16 owners have reviewed their TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 (2009 - 2011) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.

Review your TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 (2009 - 2011)

Summary of owners' reviews

Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (4.6/5)
Ride quality & brakes: 4.8 out of 5 (4.8/5)
Engine: 4.7 out of 5 (4.7/5)
Reliability & build quality: 4.4 out of 5 (4.4/5)
Value vs rivals: 4.4 out of 5 (4.4/5)
Equipment: 4.2 out of 5 (4.2/5)
Annual servicing cost: £170
4 out of 5 Little racer
08 January 2021 by Tim Row

Year: 2010

Annual servicing cost: £160

Would recommend this bike to anyone and everyone 😄

Ride quality & brakes 4 out of 5

Easy to ride albeit a little compact. Brakes are fine as is acceleration :) At my age I wasn't sure if I could do longish journeys but have 140 miles without a break :) other than a few clenched fists

Engine 4 out of 5

Sound of the triple s exquisite even with standard exhaust

Reliability & build quality 4 out of 5

Only issue has has been servo and switch on gear selector

Value vs rivals 4 out of 5
Equipment 4 out of 5

Buying experience: Bought from Triumph dealer with full dealer device history. One of my most wanted 600s and hasn't disappointed. Good value and great fun.

5 out of 5 Daytona
10 April 2020 by James north

Version: Se

Year: 2009

Annual servicing cost: £160

Power and looks

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5
Engine 5 out of 5
Reliability & build quality 4 out of 5
Value vs rivals 4 out of 5
Equipment 4 out of 5

Buying experience: £4500 in 2018 privately

5 out of 5 The best bike ever for chasing a BMW
03 April 2020 by Bobby

Version: White and blue SE

Year: 2009

Annual servicing cost: £200

Fits like a glove rides like a dream and every time I ride it I remember why I bought it. Some 25000 miles and 11 years later!

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

I have ridden 250 miles to Snetterton from Somerset and back for BSB in one day just stopped for fuel once both ways. No problems.

Engine 5 out of 5

Good torque you don’t need to flap the gear box but when you do put weight on the front it can lift the front wheel.

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

Stator lost two lobes, found a racer selling road parts so cheap and easy fix.

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

Good tyres are short lived.

Equipment 5 out of 5

Carbon fibre wheels change how much load needed to push the bike into a corner, be careful the first time out!

Buying experience: Private sale and after 11 years I have lost about £1500 on the sale price

5 out of 5 Back in black
28 July 2018 by Shane

Year: 2010

Annual servicing cost: £100

Best features are it's very light, almost like a 125 compared to a 2002 Aprilia Mille. It can take a magnetic tank bag and has enough room for a tail-pack. The worst feature is the plank-like seat after 50 miles and heat from the exhaust that's routed under it. I'd recommend a GEL seat and gel grips like I fitted. A great bike tho. Sound it makes is pure F1 soundtrack. I went to Belgium and back on mine in 30c+ heat....I've done 1200 miles in 6 weeks too.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

Suspension is hard so get it by a pro for your riding style and weight. £50 well spent. Brakes you don't even have to think about they are so good.

Engine 5 out of 5

Goes like the clappers. Plenty enough for most and enjoyable to listen to without getting you into trouble at three-figure speeds.

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

Never gone wrong in 1200 miles in 6 weeks.

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

My mates service my bikes as the dealer prices are ridiculous.

Equipment 4 out of 5

Fuel light instead of a gauge is poor show Triumph. Buy plenty of carbon. I'm running touring tyres as I tour on it. They are just as good as any till the weather gets colder then you'd need softer tyres to run hotter.

Buying experience: I paid £4800 for a 2010 model with 9,900 miles on the clock in black from a KTM dealer in June, they wanted £5195. Full history, mostly Triumph.

4 out of 5 Brilliant ride shame about reliability
20 May 2016 by Bruiser666

Year: 2009

Best bike I've ever ridden and despite serious reliability problems still considering part ex for more recent model.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5
Engine 5 out of 5
Reliability & build quality 3 out of 5

Problems and failures: 2x reg/rectifier failures (1 under warranty) 1 gear selector (under warranty) 2 sets of cracked header pipes (both under warranty) rear brake master cylinder Exup valve Indicator stems went brittle and snapped

Value vs rivals 4 out of 5
Equipment 5 out of 5
4 out of 5
16 April 2016 by Sac73

Year: 2010

Would be 5 stars if it was the R version.

Ride quality & brakes 4 out of 5
Engine 5 out of 5

The torque curve is smooth all over the register. Especially with the standard exhaust. Aftermarket Arrow slip on with dB killer and mapping causes a dip in the torque curve around 7000 rpm.

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

With the exception of the exhaust valve which needs adjusting sometimes.

Value vs rivals 4 out of 5

The Daytona 675 don't break down in the first place and can take lots of trashing at the track. Good fuel consumption. Expensive to insure compared to superbikes.

Equipment 5 out of 5

Nimble handling in combination with engine characteristics. Arrow aftermarket rearsets are high quality. Pirelli Diablo SP tires works very far on the trackdays and are good for all except rainy conditions on the track.

5 out of 5 The best supersport currently on the market!
30 March 2016 by NoPasaran

Version: Standard

Year: 2014

IMHO, this is currently the best supersport one can buy. It's light, it's very agile, it loves the corners, very stable on straights, the engine is strong and sounds interesting, the KYB suspension is tight and works super, the brakes are powerful. Sitting position is quite committed but the reach to the pegs is good and the bike is so narrow (which also gives you confidence to lean more). Fantastic in every way! More bike than this is simply not necessary, especially if you primarily like to go around tight hairpins.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

Chassis is fantastic. The KYB suspension works great, the spring rates are proper for my weight (200lb+ with gear), the springs feel tight but the bike is not jumping on uneven surface instead it processes the road very well. I haven't tried the R version with Ohlins components, but I am very happy with KYB components. The breaks are top notch as well, at least for street and mountain riding. The whole setup just inspires so much confidence, I am the quickest around corners on the Daytona, even though I have other 600cc and 1000cc sportbikes. Daytona just loves to lean and it makes riding very easy and enjoyable.

Engine 5 out of 5

I love the triple engine! It has good bottom, midrange and top power. It does whistle in a funny way, but I actually like that sound, it is special. The throttle is so smooth, there is no jerking on/off throttle, this bike is easy to ride even in city traffic (of course, it's a waste of an unbelievable corner carver that D675 is, to use it up in the city, plus the sitting position is pretty committed so can get tiring in slow traffic).

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

I've put 8000km on mine so far, mostly on mountain hairpins, and it runs flawlessly. Quality-wise - the fairing creaks a bit but everything sits tight.

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

I've just done oil change and tyre change so far. Nothing had malfunctioned since I bought the bike new. I think the standard D675 bike is worth the money. I did order quickshifter for it, though.

Equipment 5 out of 5

Slipper clutch. Gear indicator. ABS. It's well equipped. Does not have the traction control, but it is a 675 machine, it does not need TC the way a 1000cc machine needs it.

Buying experience: I really love this machine. For me, it's definitely worth the money.

5 out of 5 Best Bike You Will Ever Own
28 November 2015 by StikiTuppa

Version: 675R

Year: 2013

Annual servicing cost: £250

Overall this bike has everything. Initial looks are stunning and the first experience riding it will give you a grin from ear to ear. The ride is comfortable for a super sports and the sound is amazing.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

Ride quality for this type of bike is brilliant although I have had triumph fit a gel seat. The Brembo brakes stop you........effectively

Engine 5 out of 5

Engine is smooth, sounds great and delivers the power evenly and effortlessly

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

Build quality is excellent and to date I have encountered no problems at all.

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

Whilst I do fill this bike up endlessly that is only because I just can't stop riding it. Its a joy to ride and the only bind is having to fill it up or put it away for bed.

Equipment 5 out of 5

The Quick-shifter is a toy I would tick every time! Great toy to have on board and the fuel gauge is a must have option. So many bikes don't have them which I just can't understand

Buying experience: I bought my bike from Jordan's in Leeds. Buying experience was helpful and informative. Full bike service back up and plenty of friendly advice was given at the time of the purchase.

5 out of 5 Amazing
09 March 2013 by

I purchased my 675 new in 2009 and it has had 2 recalls, gear selector and rectifier/regulator all done under warranty, i found the suspension a little hard for the road so had it reworked and set up by MCT suspension, probably the best money i have ever spent "amazing". The tyres were changed from the Pirelli Supercorsa to Bridgestone S20 and now feels even better for road use, thrown soft panniers over the back, tent and all. Best bike ive ever owned in 32 years riding.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5
Engine 5 out of 5
Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5
Value vs rivals 5 out of 5
Equipment 4 out of 5
5 out of 5 12000 miles in.
17 August 2012 by magoo675

Little update on my 675, still use it every day for work, havent had 1 problem from 6k to 12k in 12 months. The only little thing i can comment on is dont trust the coolant MIN MAX, it always shows MIN, you must check the level at the top of the radiator. Apart from that, its still going great......

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5
Engine 5 out of 5
Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5
Value vs rivals 4 out of 5
Equipment 4 out of 5
5 out of 5 Dayton 675
29 September 2011 by magoo675

Iv had a few bike over the years, naked, sports 1000's and so on, i love this bike so much. Its like a little 400 but with 130bhp with the Arrow can. I use it every day for work, sun, rain, cold days.... Iv had the bike 13 months and its only let me down once last month with a Rectifier/Regulator failure. The bike over heated as the fan didnt kick in when in traffic, the bike over heated and spat all the coolant out on the road. I got it to Bill Smith in chester and it was fixed and back to me within 2 days. Great service......iv done 7000 miles on the bike from new and its been a dream to own, and i love my ride into work every day on it. As most 600cc are much the same in price, power and performance it was the look of the 675 that made the final choice for me, it just looks so much better than all the rest in its group.....and the noise of the Arrow can.......wow...... get one.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5
Engine 5 out of 5
Reliability & build quality 4 out of 5
Value vs rivals 5 out of 5
Equipment 5 out of 5
2 out of 5 Worst bike ive ever owned
05 August 2011 by Jconway651

Gear selector = warranty claim Rectifier/Regulator failure = warranty claim Cracked exhaust manifold = warranty claim Blown engine due to snapped conrod = warranty claim (taken months) Coupled with poor customer service, no loan bike and poor dealer support has me fuming mad. All this from a 7 month old bike with 5,550 miles on. Never had such poor customer service. Was brilliant when worked however, but if you need dependable machine and a dealership that cares go elsewhere.

Ride quality & brakes 4 out of 5
Engine 1 out of 5
Reliability & build quality 1 out of 5
Value vs rivals 2 out of 5
Equipment 3 out of 5
5 out of 5 675 best 600 on the road
27 September 2010 by fuzzyphill

nice1 triumph.the 675se wot a bike and its british. look out japs, were back. and would luv to see a 1000cc in that frame.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5
Engine 5 out of 5
Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5
Value vs rivals 5 out of 5
Equipment 4 out of 5
5 out of 5 TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675
30 March 2010 by chelseabiker

I would like to sum up the Daytona 675 in just two words - "BLOODY BRILLIANT"

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5
Engine 5 out of 5
Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5
Value vs rivals 4 out of 5
Equipment 3 out of 5
5 out of 5 Don't buy another 600 without trying this
02 October 2009 by MCNGuyP

A fantastic demonstration of the uselessness of peak power figures. The 675 makes 30% more power than an R6 or CBR600 at most points in the on-the-road rev range. Doesn't need to be wound up to a shrieking climax to make progress and steers with a twitch of the eyeballs. It might be a supersport-class bike, but it's got precious few of the genetic weaknesses the 600s have had bred into them in order to win races. 17,000rpm red lines? Amplified-mosquito exhaust notes? Keep 'em! This stomps all over its peers on the road.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5
Engine 5 out of 5
Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5
Value vs rivals 5 out of 5
Equipment 3 out of 5
5 out of 5 675 is just brilliant!!
07 February 2009 by 675ryda

Having had Hondas before I was reluctant to change brands but I am glad I did!! Its just brilliant - ok it has many japanese parts but its British. It has a lovely smooth engine, great handling and propper brakes!! Its just a joy every time I ride it. Looks great and makes me feel great and thats what its all about!! Love It.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5
Engine 5 out of 5
Reliability & build quality 4 out of 5
Value vs rivals 4 out of 5
Equipment 4 out of 5
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