Triumph Daytona 660 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 Specifications Comparison:

The Triumph Daytona 660 and Kawasaki Ninja 650 are two compelling choices in the middleweight sportbike category, each offering something to suit different riders. With its bold styling, advanced electronics and high-revving triple engine, the Triumph Daytona 660 is built for those seeking thrills and focused riding, especially on twisty roads or a racetrack. In contrast, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 offers a more approachable yet sporty experience, with a parallel twin engine that strikes a balance between performance and everyday practicality, making it an ideal choice for riders who value versatility and comfort. Both motorcycles deliver exciting performance, but they appeal to different types of riders, whether you’re looking for a precise ride or a combination of sporty fun and practicality. Let’s compare these two motorcycles.

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Triumph Daytona 660 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 Specs Comparison: Price Range

With a starting price of Rs 9.72 lakh, the Daytona is a pretty expensive motorcycle. It is worth noting that the Triumph model is priced around Rs 2.56 lakh more than the Kawasaki Ninja 650 which is priced at Rs 7.16 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom.

Triumph Daytona 660 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 Specs Comparison: Engine Specifications

The Triumph Daytona 660 is equipped with a 660cc inline three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that produces 69Nm of peak torque at 8,250rpm and 93.8bhp of maximum power at 11,250rpm. Similar to the Trident 660, this engine also appears in several other Triumph motorcycles. The unit is mated to a six-speed gearbox.

The Kawasaki Ninja 650 is equipped with a 649cc liquid-cooled parallel twin-cylinder engine that produces 64Nm of torque at 6,700rpm and 67.3bhp of peak power at 8,000rpm, which is relatively less powerful than the Daytona 660. However, it also comes with a six-speed gearbox.

Triumph Daytona 660 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 Specifications Comparison: Appearance

Design-wise, the Triumph motorcycle is a classic supersport motorcycle, with a full-fairing look, split seat configuration (larger than a traditional supersport motorcycle), dual LED headlights, a central air intake and an upward-sloping rear section. It has a simpler, more relaxed rider triangle, combining sportiness and comfort.

The Ninja 650 is instantly recognisable with its green paint job and its design makes it look more aggressive. The Ninja also features dual LED headlights and integrated LED indicators.

Triumph Daytona 660 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 Specs Comparison: Features

The Daytona 660 is equipped with several noteworthy features. There are three riding modes to choose from: Road, Rain and Sport. In addition, the motorcycle is equipped with a color TFT screen that displays all information to the rider. The Triumph Connect system is integrated into the motorcycle so the rider can answer calls, adjust the music and use turn-by-turn navigation.

Despite the lack of ride modes, the Kawasaki still has similar features. To access telemetry data and adjust vehicle functions, it also comes with a TFT color display and smartphone Bluetooth connectivity. However, it still lacks phone connectivity and navigation.

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Triumph Daytona 660 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 Specs Comparison: Hardware

The Triumph Dayton 660 has a 120/70/R17 front tire and a 180/55/R17 rear tire. Wheel travel is 110 mm with Showa 41 mm inverted independent function front forks. The rear is equipped with a 130 mm wheel travel Showa monoshock with preload adjustment. Braking is done by dual 310 mm floating discs and four-piston calipers at the front and 220 mm discs and single-piston calipers at the rear.

The configuration of Kawasaki Ninja 650 is relatively simple. The front wheel size is 120/70R17, and the rear wheel size is 160/60R17. The front wheel is a 41mm ordinary front fork with a wheel travel of 125mm, and the rear wheel is a monoshock with preload adjustment and a wheel travel of 130mm. The front wheel brake uses dual 300mm semi-floating petal discs with dual-piston calipers on the front wheel, and the rear wheel is a 220mm disc with a single-piston caliper.