2006 Triumph Daytona 675

Further good news for Triumph is that the all new Daytona 675 Triple has been approved for Supersport and Superstock competition in Australia, effective immediately. The Daytona 675 is the world's first three-cylinder middleweight, yet stands apart with smart performance and sound! A key part of the design brief for the new 675cc power plant was to make the water-cooled, three-cylinder, 12-valve unit extremely compact and narrow, contributing to the overall slimness of the bike. The stacked six-speed gearbox considerably shortens the engine and is the first from Triumph to feature a truly close ratio set-up for all six speeds, maximising the engine's power and torque perfectly. Bore and stroke is 74.0mm x 52.3mm and peak power of 125hp is delivered at 12,500 rpm, with 72Nm torque at 11,750 rpm.

Designed around the Daytona 675's engine the spars of the fabricated, open back, cast frame wrap over the top of the motor, levering further the benefits of a narrow three-cylinder design. Rake is set at 23.5, trail at 86.8mm with a wheelbase of 1392mm. The Kayaba 41mm upside down forks are fully adjustable for spring preload and rebound and compression damping, as is the Kayaba piggyback reservoir rear shock. The aluminium swingarm itself is a two piece casting and measures 574mm from rear wheel spindle to pivot point, greatly improving suspension and rear wheel control. Dry weight is 165kg. The front brakes use a radial master cylinder as well as twin radial four-piston calipers and the fully floating 308mm front discs are matched by a 220mm rear. The wheels are a lightweight five-spoke design and wear Pirelli Dragon Super Corsa Pro tyres.

The Daytona 675's digital instrument console has the usual trip functions as well as displaying average fuel economy. Also featured is a 99-lap memory timer - useful for comparing successive laps on a circuit as well as average and maximum speed for each lap. Gear position and gear change shift light indicators are also included. Stylish twin projector beam front headlights give an excellent spread of light and are matched with a lightweight LED rear light unit. A full range of accessories will be available for the 675 Daytona, including carbon fibre front mudguard, infills, heel guards and silencer cover. A non-restrictive Triumph exhaust end-can will be available (for circuit use only), as will a full titanium exhaust system.