Shopping the Triumph Daytona 660 and want to know how it really compares to the Aprilia RS 660, Honda CBR650R and Kawasaki Ninja 650? Here’s an honest, sourced side-by-side — specs, horsepower, price and the places the competition wins — from Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA. The only triple in its class: 94 hp in a comfortable, characterful sport package — more power than the twins, matching the four-cylinder Honda, and well under the Aprilia. Here’s the honest look against the middleweight sportbikes.
2026 Triumph Daytona 660 vs. the middleweight sport class
The only triple in its class: 94 hp in a comfortable, characterful sport package — more power than the twins, matching the four-cylinder Honda, and well under the Aprilia. Here’s the honest look against the middleweight sportbikes.
TriumphDaytona 660 Our pick | ApriliaRS 660 | HondaCBR650R | KawasakiNinja 650 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cylinders | Triple | Twin | Inline-4 | Twin |
| Engine | 660cc triple | 659cc twin | 649cc inline-4 | 649cc twin |
| Horsepower | 94 hp | 100 hp | 94 hp | 67 hp |
| Torque | 51 lb-ft | 49 lb-ft | 47 lb-ft | 47 lb-ft |
| TFT + ride modes | ✓ | ✓ | LCD | LCD |
| Price starting MSRP | $9,395 | ~$11,599 | ~$9,899 | ~$8,199 |
Why buy the Daytona 660 from Empire
A characterful triple sportbike that’s quick, comfortable, and priced right.
- ✓The only triple in the class. A creamy, torque-rich three-cylinder — more midrange than the twins, more character than the four.
- ✓Strong power, real-world sport. 94 hp beats the Ninja 650 and matches the CBR650R, in a riding position you can actually live with day to day.
- ✓Premium touches, sharp price. A color TFT, ride modes and full fairing for $9,395 — thousands under the Aprilia RS 660.
- ●Straight talk. The Aprilia RS 660 makes more power (100 hp) and is the sharper track tool — for about $2,200 more. The Ninja 650 and R7 cost less. The Daytona is the comfortable, characterful pick, not the outright canyon weapon.
And the price is the price. Our advertised number already includes freight, setup and our documentation fee — only sales tax and title/registration are added.
Watch before you buy — top Daytona 660 videos
▶Daytona 660 ReviewIndependent YouTube review
▶Ride ReviewIndependent YouTube review
▶QuickTest ReviewIndependent YouTube review
▶Ride Review — Acceleration & SoundIndependent YouTube review
Frequently asked questions
Is the Triumph Daytona 660 a good choice?
A characterful triple sportbike that’s quick, comfortable, and priced right. A creamy, torque-rich three-cylinder — more midrange than the twins, more character than the four.
How does the Triumph Daytona 660 compare to the competition?
The Aprilia RS 660 makes more power (100 hp) and is the sharper track tool — for about $2,200 more. The Ninja 650 and R7 cost less. The Daytona is the comfortable, characterful pick, not the outright canyon weapon.
Where can I see the Triumph Daytona 660 near Spokane?
Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA stocks the Triumph Daytona 660 with Up Front Pricing — freight, setup and our documentation fee are already in the advertised price. Text us at 509-498-3541 or browse the inventory online.
Figures are 2026 model-year from manufacturer and published sources; competitor specs and prices are approximate, vary by trim and market, and should be verified before purchase. MSRPs exclude tax and title/registration. Video links are independent third-party YouTube reviews for research; Empire Cycle & Powersports is not affiliated with the creators. Comparison by Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley, WA.
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Reviewed & updated by the team at Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley.