Triumph has teased the upcoming Daytona 660 yet again ahead of its global debut. The iconic British has posted a short video of the middleweight sports tourer on its social media handles where the bike can be partially viewed. However, the most distinct part of the teaser is the bike’s exhaust note.
The upcoming Daytona 660 will replace the outgoing Daytona Moto2 765 which itself replaced the original Daytona 675 from Triumph’s international lineup. Scheduled for a global premiere on 9 January, the upcoming middleweight sports bike has been in development for a long time and spotted testing overseas.
Triumph Daytona 660 teased: Styling & exhaust note
The teaser video reveals the design of the Triumph Daytona 660 which is inline with contemporary sports bikes with a fully faired body, a twin-pod LED headlamp setup, and a wide front apron. The fuel tank seems to bulge out from the top edges, lending the bike a beefy stance. Other visual highlights include a floating tail section, and an engine cowl with 660 decals.
Riding ergonomics will remain sporty and committed yet comfortable, thanks to a slightly higher-set clip-on handlebar, and rear-seat footpegs. Triumph is likely to opt for an underbelly exhaust for the new Daytona instead of a side-mounted one in the outgoing Daytona. From the teaser, we get a small glimpse of the raspy symphony of the inline-three mill.
Triumph Daytona 660 teased: Specs & features
Powering the Daytona 660 will be the same 660cc, inline triple-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine employed by Triumph Tiger Sport 660 and Trident 660. In the other two 660 models, this motor pumps out 80 bhp and 64 Nm of peak torque which is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip and assist clutch.
In terms of hardware, while the main frame will be retained, the Daytona 660 will likely receive a new rear subframe. Suspension setup will be carried out by upside down front forks and a mono-shock at the rear. It is expected to roll on 17-inch front and rear alloy wheels shod with Michelin tyres.
Braking will be handled by disc brakes at both ends but Triumph is likely to employ radial callipers instead of axial units offered in the current 660s. The electronics package is likely to include two riding modes– Rain and Road, traction control, and bi-directional quickshifter.
