Daytona 675 comes out swinging

Triumph's long-awaited update to the award-winning Daytona 675 has finally arrived in Australia, with a host of modifications, especially to the three-cylinder engine.

The machine weights 3kg less and produces 3hp more than its predecessor, and has a 450rpm higher rev limit. While already a seamless powerplant, the fuel injection has also been recalibrated, while the hydraulic cam chain tensioner and higher ratio first gear have jumped straight from the race kit to become standard equipment for the road.

There is also a new and lighter exhaust system, magnesium cam cover and a revised cylinder head with new valves and a modified combustion chamber.

The accessories range features a 'plug and play' quick shifter for racers and the track day set.

Maximum power is 128ps at 12,600rpm and torque 73Nm at 11,750, placing the bike right in the ballpark of its Japanese opposition. Dry weight is 161kg.

The bike features new radial Nissin monoblock front brakes, while restyling includes a new cockpit, headlamp and screen.

Colours are jet black or tornado red, and the price remains the same as 2008 - $14,890 (plus ORC).

Australia's Garry McCoy will ride the updated machine in this year's Supersport World Championship.

The original Daytona 675 was first unveiled at the NEC bike show in Birmingham in late 2005 -- just 30km up the road from Triumph HQ in Hinckley - and a year later it had caused such a stir it was named the 2006 International Bike of the Year.

BikePoint will be testing the updated 675 early next month.

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