For the last decade, Triumph has created the world’s best middleweight supersports bike: a universally accepted, unquestionable statement that’s accurate across the globe. It was so good, so far ahead of the game, it was almost cheating, and MV Agusta decided to base their entire range on the triple configuration. So, after relative success in road-legal state and numerous racing titles, Triumph decided to kill the Daytona. For the moment. Unbelievable.
With an intoxicating blend of noise, unrivalled impetus, GP-esque handling and an intangible X factor that comes with opening its throttle, it’s no real shock that the Daytona 675R also tops this test. Other than a distinct lack of electronic rider aids that some pilots see as a necessity, there’s absolutely nothing we can fault in its dynamic performance.…
