By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Naked Bike vs Supersport
Triumph Street Triple (D67LD2) vs Daytona 675 (D67LC2)
Triumph Street Triple vs Daytona 675: where they split, and which one to buy.
Tip the Triumph Street Triple into a bend and it's already turning, light at the bars and holding the line you picked. The Triumph Daytona 675 settles onto its Kayaba suspension mid-corner, and the narrow chassis doesn't hide anything from you. Every change in front grip comes back through the bars.
So which one do you buy?
Buy the Street Triple if…
Daily commuting & city riding
Better bet: Street Triple
As a daily commuter, the Street Triple gets the nod, and it isn't close.
What makes each one tick
Street Triple
Low in the revs, the Street Triple's three-cylinder shoves hard, and it's still pulling clean at a free-revving top end. Once you've scrubbed off speed at the brake lever, the beam frame flicks it onto a new line. It threads downtown gaps cleanly. Its intake howl keeps begging you to wind it out.
Daytona 675
There's fat pull in the middle of the Daytona 675's rev range, and the triple doesn't need flogging to carry pace. Into each turn on Angeles Crest Highway, the twin-spar frame tips it in quickly while the fork reports what the tire's doing. Low clip-ons and high pegs hold you in a racing crouch that punishes long street rides. Its exhaust throbs on every roll-on.
Nils rode the Daytona 675 in Spain in 2008 (NastyNils Testride).
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The Street Triple has the lower seat: 31.5 in (800 mm) vs 32.3 in (820 mm).
- The Daytona 675 makes more peak power: 126 hp (94 kW) vs 105 hp (78 kW).
- The Daytona 675 makes more peak torque: 54 lb-ft (73 Nm) vs 50 lb-ft (68 Nm).
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Look elsewhere
Long-haul comfort is a weak spot for both. If you tour, shop with that in mind.
A confidence-building first motorcycle
Not built for this
Learning on either of these is the hard way. A gentler bike will make you a better rider sooner.
They come out level on twisty roads and 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
What owners say
Strengths
- Agile, sporty handling
- Involving triple-cylinder engine
- Timeless streetfighter styling
Daytona 675
What owners say
Strengths
- Addictive exhaust note
- Torquey, characterful inline-triple engine
- High-quality suspension adjustability
Trade-offs
- Cramped supersport ergonomics
- Poor fuel economy for class
Known problems to check before you buy
Street Triple
- Cam chain tensioner rattle A rattle from the right side of the engine on cold starts may indicate a slack cam chain tensioner. If left unaddressed, potential engine damage can occur.
Daytona 675
- Indicator stem recall (NHTSA 13V-104) Recall 13V104000 Affected 2012-2013 Daytona 675 models may have defective indicator stems that require replacement. This is a safety recall due to potential loss of turn signal functionality.
- Oil/water heat exchanger failure The oil-to-water heat exchanger can internally fail, allowing coolant and oil to mix. This can lead to engine damage if not caught early. Aftermarket delete kits are popular.
- Regulator/rectifier failure Recall 12V445000 The R/R can overheat, leading to charging system failure and potentially leaving the rider stranded. Covered by NHTSA recall campaign 12V445000 for 2006-2009 models.
- EXUP valve seizing The exhaust valve in the collector box can seize due to corrosion or carbon buildup, triggering the check engine light. Often occurs around 15,000 miles; can be freed by adjustment or removed.
What they cost used
These prices compare a 14-year-old Street Triple with a 14-year-old Daytona 675.
- Street Triple
- about $7,700
- Daytona 675
- about $6,100
At 14 years old, the Street Triple sits around $7,700 while the Daytona 675 lands near $6,100. That's a $1,600 gap in the Daytona's favor. These are estimates from the used market, not live listings.
What they share
- Wet weight
- 417 lb (189 kg)
- Displacement
- 675 cc
- Engine
- Inline-three
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Fuel capacity
- 4.6 US gal (17.4 L)
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Fork
- Upside-down (USD)
- Front brake
- 308 mm
- Front tire
- 120/70-17
- Rear tire
- 180/55-17
Where the spec sheets split
| Street Triple | Daytona 675 | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) |
| Street Triple | Daytona 675 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 105 hp (78 kW) | 126 hp (94 kW) |
| Peak power at | 11,750 rpm | 12,600 rpm |
| Torque | 50 lb-ft (68 Nm) | 54 lb-ft (73 Nm) |
| Street Triple | Daytona 675 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 41 mpg (US) / 5.7 L/100 km | 32 mpg (US) / 7.24 L/100 km |
| Street Triple | Daytona 675 | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 55.5 in (1410 mm) | 54.9 in (1395 mm) |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| Street Triple | Daytona 675 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension Adjustable | Not offered | Standard |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
