By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Supersport
Triumph Daytona 675 (MY2013) vs Honda CBR600RR (PC 40)
Triumph Daytona 675 vs Honda CBR600RR: fast is a given. What sets them apart isn't.
You'll feel the Triumph Daytona 675's triple pull out of a tight bend, and it's still howling as the revs climb toward the top. The Honda CBR600RR's throttle opens onto a muscular midrange shove.
So which one do you buy?
Which one's the smarter buy
Value's a wash
At these used prices, neither bike is the clear better buy for the money.
What makes each one tick
Daytona 675
Through a fast sweeper, the Daytona's light chassis changes line the instant you press on the bar. At WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, it doesn't argue as it strings one apex into the next. Mid-corner bumps don't mute the fork. It keeps reporting grip with the lever squeezed hard.
CBR600RR
With its weight bunched around the engine, the CBR600RR swings onto a new line the moment the bar moves, and it's settled once it's leaned. The cockpit folds a taller rider into a crouch that wears thin over a long day. Out of a slow corner, there's a strong answer from the engine as the throttle rolls, even without a downshift first. The shifter gets a rest.
Nils rode the CBR600RR in Hungary in 2007, in Qatar in 2008, in Croatia/Dalmatia in 2013, and in Germany in 2017 (NastyNils Testride).
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The Daytona 675 makes more peak power: 126 hp (94 kW) vs 121 hp (89 kW).
- The Daytona 675 makes more peak torque: 55 lb-ft (74 Nm) vs 49 lb-ft (66 Nm).
- The Daytona 675 has the larger engine: 675 cc vs 599 cc.
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Neither is a natural fit
Big miles aren't where either one shines. You'll be watching for the next rest stop.
Count track days, commuting, twisty roads, and running costs as a draw. The deal on the table and the condition of the bike matter more here.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
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
CBR600RR
What owners say
Strengths
- Excellent build quality and reliability
- Strong midrange for a supersport
Trade-offs
- Cramped riding position
Known problems to check before you buy
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.
CBR600RR
- Fuel pump impeller may deform and cause failure Recall 24V864000 A recall covers certain 2007 and 2009-2017 CBR600RR models: improperly molded fuel pump impellers can deform, leading to sudden fuel pump failure and stalling.
What they cost used
These prices compare a 10-year-old Daytona 675 with a 10-year-old CBR600RR.
- Daytona 675
- about $8,700
- CBR600RR
- about $8,700
What they share
- Seat height
- 32.3 in (820 mm)
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Fork
- Upside-down (USD)
- Front brake
- 310 mm
- Front tire
- 120/70-17
- Rear tire
- 180/55-17
Where the spec sheets split
| Daytona 675 | CBR600RR | |
|---|---|---|
| Wet weight | 406 lb (184 kg) | 410 lb (186 kg) |
| Daytona 675 | CBR600RR | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 675 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine | Inline-three | Inline-four |
| Power | 126 hp (94 kW) | 121 hp (89 kW) |
| Peak power at | 12,600 rpm | 13,500 rpm |
| Torque | 55 lb-ft (74 Nm) | 49 lb-ft (66 Nm) |
| Peak torque at | 11,900 rpm | 11,250 rpm |
| Daytona 675 | CBR600RR | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel capacity | 4.6 US gal (17.4 L) | 4.8 US gal (18.2 L) |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| Daytona 675 | CBR600RR | |
|---|---|---|
| ABS | Option | Option (from 2009) |
| Steering Damper | Not offered | Standard |
| Slipper Clutch | Standard | Not offered |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
