SHOOTOUT
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2013 MIDDLEWEIGHT SPORTBIKE SHOOTOUT
T
riumph jump-started the
middleweight sport segment with its innovative
inline three-powered Daytona
675. This year marks its first major engine overhaul since its release seven years ago. The new
2013 675R ($13,499) employs a
more powerful engine, updated
chassis, including the latest gen-
eration of road suspension from
Ohlins. The British-built bike won
the last edition of our Supersport
Shootout and is poised to retain
its crown.
Despite its extensive upgrades
the Daytona feels pretty similar to
the old bike. And that's a good
thing. It's still a narrow motorcycle but has an even shorter reach
to the handlebar, making it more
comfortable for both shorter and
taller riders alike. The 675R is a
very light-feeling bike too; its 422
pound curb-weight positions it
fourth-lightest, just one pound
behind the ZX-6R Ninja.
Hustling the Triumph through
corners proved to be easy with
the bike responding in a smooth
