By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Naked Bike vs Supersport
Triumph Street Triple 675 R (D67LDR2) vs Daytona 675 (MY2013)
Triumph Street Triple 675 R vs Daytona 675: two kinds of bike, and who each one is for.
At turn-in the Triumph Street Triple 675 R doesn't hesitate and tips into the bend the instant you ask. The Triumph Daytona 675 sets its front tire exactly on the line you've picked. Its fork won't stop reporting grip as lean builds.
So which one do you buy?
Buy the Street Triple 675 R if…
Daily commuting & city riding
The pick: Street Triple 675 R
For five days a week in traffic, the Street Triple 675 R makes far more sense. You'll notice it by the second week.
The Daytona 675 has the edge if…
Sporty riding on twisty roads
Slight edge: Daytona 675
Back-road fun leans slightly toward the Daytona 675. Credit a sportier chassis and better suspension. It's a narrow call, so trust your test ride.
What makes each one tick
Street Triple 675 R
There's pull from low revs in the Street Triple's engine, and it keeps spinning hard to the top while the exhaust snarls. Coming off the brake lever on Angeles Crest Highway, the chassis snaps the bike from one hairpin into the next. The handlebar's always hunting corners.
Daytona 675
The Daytona's compact chassis answers every steering input, and it's just as precise at a track day as on the street. The engine has a broad torque spread, yet it's the top end that hits hardest as the throttle opens wide.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The Street Triple 675 R has the lower seat: 31.7 in (805 mm) vs 32.3 in (820 mm).
- The Daytona 675 has the lower wet weight: 406 lb (184 kg) vs 417 lb (189 kg).
- The Daytona 675 makes more peak power: 126 hp (94 kW) vs 105 hp (78 kW).
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Both fall short
Big miles aren't where either one shines. You'll be watching for the next rest stop.
A confidence-building first motorcycle
Neither one fits
As first bikes, both are a stretch. Starting smaller isn't a step down.
They come out level on running costs. The better-kept used example is the smarter money.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
Street Triple 675 R
What owners say
Strengths
- Sweet inline-triple engine
Daytona 675
What owners say
Strengths
- Superb handling and agility
- Thrilling triple‑cylinder engine
- Confidence‑inspiring front‑end feedback
- Excellent value in the middleweight class
Known problems to check before you buy
Street Triple 675 R
- Cam chain tensioner rattle on cold start A noisy cam chain tensioner on cold starts is a known problem. If left unattended it can cause premature chain/guide wear. Replacement with a manual tensioner is a common fix.
- Loose coolant hose clamps on low-mileage bikes On bikes with very low miles, the coolant hose clamps can loosen as the system settles, leading to minor leaks.
Daytona 675
- Transmission pivot plate wear The factory pivot plate can wear, leading to imprecise gear shifts or difficulty shifting.
- EXUP valve cable stretching The exhaust valve cables stretch over time, causing a check engine light and potentially altering exhaust back‑pressure. Resolved by dealer adjustment, replacing the cables, or installing a servo buddy.
- Counter shaft oil seal leak Oil weeps from the counter shaft seal on the left side of the engine.
What they share
- Displacement
- 675 cc
- Engine
- Inline-three
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Fuel capacity
- 4.6 US gal (17.4 L)
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Front tire
- 120/70-17
- Rear tire
- 180/55-17
Where the spec sheets split
| Street Triple 675 R | Daytona 675 | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 31.7 in (805 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) |
| Wet weight | 417 lb (189 kg) | 406 lb (184 kg) |
| Street Triple 675 R | Daytona 675 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 105 hp (78 kW) | 126 hp (94 kW) |
| Torque | 50 lb-ft (68 Nm) | 55 lb-ft (74 Nm) |
| Street Triple 675 R | Daytona 675 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 34 mpg (US) / 6.89 L/100 km | 31 mpg (US) / 7.6 L/100 km |
| Street Triple 675 R | Daytona 675 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake | 308 mm | 310 mm |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| Street Triple 675 R | Daytona 675 | |
|---|---|---|
| ABS | Not offered | Option |
| Quickshifter | Not offered | Option |
| Slipper Clutch | Not offered | Standard |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
