By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Supersport
Triumph Daytona 675 (MY2013) vs MV Agusta F3 675 (MY2012)
Triumph Daytona 675 vs MV Agusta F3 675: which one to buy for the riding you do.
Over a mid-corner ripple, the Triumph Daytona 675's fork doesn't go quiet, and you'll feel exactly what the front tire is gripping. The MV Agusta F3 675's chassis stays nailed down at speed.
So which one do you buy?
The F3 675 has the edge if…
Racetrack use
By a nose: F3 675
Lap after lap, the F3 675 noses ahead. It's down to stronger brakes. Your own riding will make a bigger difference than this gap.
Sporty riding on twisty roads
Nose ahead: F3 675
The F3 675 nudges ahead once the pavement starts to wiggle. Don't expect a night-and-day difference.
Which one's the smarter buy
Even on value
At these used prices, neither bike is the clear better buy for the money.
What makes each one tick
Daytona 675
There's barely any effort at the bar before the Daytona folds into a bend and holds its line. The triple doesn't run out of pull between low revs and the top end, with the intake howl swelling as the revs rise. A hard squeeze on the brake lever squats the nose into the stop, and its feel isn't lost. The clip-ons keep reporting back.
F3 675
With its counter-rotating crank cutting gyroscopic drag, the F3 flicks from one side to the other off a light nudge at the pegs. On early bikes, the throttle's jerky off the bottom, and the fuelling doesn't run clean through flat spots further up. Past them, there's still hard pull as the triple winds toward 14,400 rpm. The exhaust rasps the whole climb.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The F3 675 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 423 lb (192 kg).
- The Daytona 675 has the larger fuel tank: 4.6 US gal (17.4 L) vs 4.4 US gal (16.5 L).
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Neither one fits
Long-haul comfort is a weak spot for both. If you tour, shop with that in mind.
Look at commuting and running costs and you'll find two bikes doing the same job equally well. Fit is what breaks the tie.
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
F3 675
What owners say
Strengths
- Breathtaking Italian design
- High-revving triple engine with counter-rotating crank
- Agile, track-focused handling
- Advanced electronics package for 2012
Trade-offs
- Harsh, track‑only suspension on the road
- Jerky low-speed fuelling
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.
F3 675
- Premature sprag clutch failure The starter sprag clutch can fail, causing grinding noises and difficulty starting; often requires replacement.
What they cost used
These prices compare a 9-year-old Daytona 675 with a 9-year-old F3 675.
- Daytona 675
- about $8,200
- F3 675
- about $8,800
What they share
- Displacement
- 675 cc
- Engine
- Inline-three
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Fork
- Upside-down (USD)
- Front tire
- 120/70-17
- Rear tire
- 180/55-17
Where the spec sheets split
| Daytona 675 | F3 675 | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 31.7 in (805 mm) |
| Wet weight | 406 lb (184 kg) | 423 lb (192 kg) |
| Daytona 675 | F3 675 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 126 hp (94 kW) | 126 hp (93 kW) |
| Peak power at | 12,600 rpm | 14,400 rpm |
| Torque | 55 lb-ft (74 Nm) | 52 lb-ft (71 Nm) |
| Peak torque at | 11,900 rpm | 10,600 rpm |
| Daytona 675 | F3 675 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel capacity | 4.6 US gal (17.4 L) | 4.4 US gal (16.5 L) |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| Daytona 675 | F3 675 | |
|---|---|---|
| ABS | Option | Standard |
| Traction Control | Not offered | Standard |
| Ride Modes | Not offered | Standard |
| Quickshifter | Option | Standard |
| Slipper Clutch | Standard | Not offered |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
