By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Supersport vs Naked Bike
Triumph Daytona 675 (MY2013) vs Street Triple (L67LR)
Triumph Daytona 675 vs Street Triple: where they split, and which one to buy.
Brake late into a fast bend on the Triumph Daytona 675 and you'll feel the front tire through the lever as it tips toward the apex. The Triumph Street Triple settles on the brakes and darts in.
So which one do you buy?
Buy the Street Triple if…
Daily commuting & city riding
Clear pick: Street Triple
When the bike has to work for a living, the Street Triple wins the commute clearly.
The Daytona 675 has the edge if…
Sporty riding on twisty roads
Nose ahead: Daytona 675
Back-road fun leans slightly toward the Daytona 675. The reason: a sportier chassis. It's a narrow call, so trust your test ride.
What makes each one tick
Daytona 675
The Daytona's triple pulls early and doesn't let up as it climbs to the top end. Corner entry is where the compact chassis shows its hand: the bar turns it in exactly on cue and the fork reports grip right through the lean. The nose goes where it's pointed. Its intake and exhaust howl together near the redline.
Street Triple
There's a hard shove from the middle of the Street Triple's rev range, and the top end rushes on behind it with a roar from the intake. A bump halfway through a curve gets soaked up by the suspension. The frame doesn't budge. It flicks through the switchbacks of Angeles Crest Highway.
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: 55 lb-ft (74 Nm) vs 50 lb-ft (68 Nm).
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
Both fall short
Long days aren't what these two do best. Plan shorter legs and plenty of stops.
A confidence-building first motorcycle
Look elsewhere
Learning on either of these is the hard way. A gentler bike will make you a better rider sooner.
These two run dead level on running costs. Sit on both in the showroom and trust what your body says.
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
Street Triple
What owners say
Strengths
- Characterful triple engine
- Superb handling and chassis
- Improved reliability over first generation
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.
Street Triple
No confirmed faults on file yet. That's not the same as fault-free.
What they cost used
These prices compare a 10-year-old Daytona 675 with a 10-year-old Street Triple.
- Daytona 675
- about $8,700
- Street Triple
- about $8,000
At ten years old, the Triumph Daytona 675 sits around $8,700 while the Triumph Street Triple lands near $8,000. There's no meaningful price gap between the two. These are estimates from the used market, not live listings.
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
- 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 | Street Triple | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) |
| Wet weight | 406 lb (184 kg) | 403 lb (183 kg) |
| Daytona 675 | Street Triple | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 126 hp (94 kW) | 105 hp (78 kW) |
| Peak power at | 12,600 rpm | 11,850 rpm |
| Torque | 55 lb-ft (74 Nm) | 50 lb-ft (68 Nm) |
| Peak torque at | 11,900 rpm | 9,750 rpm |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| Daytona 675 | Street Triple | |
|---|---|---|
| ABS | Option | Standard |
| Front Suspension Adjustable | Standard | Not offered |
| Slipper Clutch | Standard | Not offered |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
