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VOL. 50 ISSUE 34 AUGUST 27, 2013 WHAT THEY SAID: P107 2013 Triumph Daytona 675R Specs ADAM WAHEED, 34, Test Rider "The engine in this thing rips and is pretty comparable to the GSX-R750. Sure, it doesn't have as much beans up top, but it's got lots of mid-range and the engine roar is fabulous." ADEY BENNETT, 38, Test Rider "Power from the 675R is perfect for the street. It has great midrange for pulling away from traffic when needs be. And it has the top-end grunt to put a big smile on your face when the road is clear ahead for full-tuck assault." BRIAN STEEVES, 33, Test Rider "The suspension on the Daytona is really set up well. When you go to flick it over, you want to make sure that a bike is landing and its planted and firm. And the Daytona really does that." NATHON VERDUGO, 34, Test Rider "A great, great motorcycle – lots of power everywhere and the motor makes all the right noises. I could put that bike anywhere I wanted yet it was still comfortable, too. The Daytona was my favorite." other usual gimmie on the Triumph Daytona 675R scoresheet, engine character, may furrow some British brows… And it is ironic that the Triumph •Revised inline triple continues gains so much over on the Japato deliver personality and nese because they are boringly performance similar, and yet it falls short in •Ohlins and Brembo components personality to the copy-cat MV. live up to name But the raw and ragged F3 has a •Quickshifter a big plus in an long ways to go before it can disimproved drivetrain place the super refined Daytona. At $13,499 the 675R is $500 less expensive than the MV. But •Pricey compared to less expensive 600 fours it's still a premium price tag compared with the more affordable •Improved rider comfort, but still not on par with Japanese bikes Japanese entries. However, add ABS to the Kawasaki and Honda, and the price disparity is only a adds the lust-worthy Ohlins and grand more. Plus the Triumph Brembo bits, as well as the quick- HIGHS LOWS Engine: 675cc liquid-cooled Inline Three 12-valve Bore x Stroke: 76.0 x 49.6mm Compression Ratio: 13.1:1 Fueling: Fuel Injection w/ twin injectors per cylinder Transmission: Six-speed cassette-type Clutch: Wet, multi-disc w/ slipper functionality and cable actuation Final Drive: Chain; 15/47 gearing Frame: Twin spar aluminum Front Suspension: 43mm Ohlins NIX30 with spring preload, high/low-speed compression, and rebound damping adjustment; 4.7 in. travel Rear Suspension: Ohlins TTX36 gascharged shock with spring preload, high/low-speed compression, and rebound damping adjustment; 5.2 in. travel Front Brakes: 310mm discs with radialmount four-piston Brembo monobloc calipers Rear Brake: 220mm disc with doublepiston Brembo caliper Tires: Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70R17, 180/55R17 Curb Weight: 422 lbs. Wheelbase: 54.1 in. Rake: 23.0 deg. Trail: 3.46 in. Seat Height: 32.7 in. Fuel Tank: 4.6 gal. MSRP: $13,499 Colors: Crystal White/Jet Black Warranty: One year, unlimited mileage shifter. Not to mention the Triumph triple has way more character. The Daytona eeks outs a Supersport victory with its high-performance chassis and engaging personality. Triumph's engine continues to deliver, and the rest of the component package has improved as well – a shootout winning formula.