Triumph Reveals New Daytona 675 and 675R Models

The new Daytona features a brand-new engine, new frame, fresh and sophisticated new bodywork, and a host of other features. After several careful modifications and adjustments, the new bike is 3 pounds lighter than the old model, with more power, an extended rev range, greater precision, feel and agility.

For 2013, Triumph has unleashed an all-new Daytona 675 (shown) and Daytona 675R, with a brand-new engine, new frame, fresh and sophisticated new bodywork, and a host of other features.

After several careful modifications and adjustments, the new bike is 3 pounds lighter than the old model, with more power, an extended rev range, greater precision, feel and agility. It’s faster on the track, better on the road and even more satisfying to own, says the company.

The heart of the new Daytona is its new engine, which brings more performance and a subtle new character, according to the company. The key change is the wider bore and shorter stroke dimensions, allowing a higher 14,400 RPM rev limit to gain more power and a broader spread of usable revs. Facilitating this is the new block, separate from the upper crankcase and with ceramic coated aluminum bores so it can be made stronger to cope with the higher pressures. Power is up 2 BHP to 126 BHP, peaking earlier at 12,600 RPM and revving on for longer. The torque maximum is 2 foot-pounds higher at 55.3 foot-pounds, with an increase across the rev range.

Other features include:

New chassis with improved weight distribution and repositioned exhaust
New switchable ABS system with track mode
Slip-assist clutch standard
R version with race-inspired components and quickshifter standard
Two-year, unlimited-mileage warranty standard

The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame recently named Marilyn Stemp and Steve Piehl to its board of directors.

Stemp is a pioneering figure in the motorcycle industry, founding IronWorks Magazine with her late husband, Dennis, and becoming the first female editor of a nationally circulated, mainstream motorcycle magazine. She also revived their trade magazine, Iron Trader News; edits the monthly Kiwi Indian News; contributes to several powersports media outlets; and is the founding editor of Sturgis Rider Daily. Stemp is a noted editor and writer of several motorcycle-focused books. Her consistent support for charitable efforts in the industry include the annual Biker Belles Celebration, Las Vegas BikeFest and as campaign chair for the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum’s development plan in 2014. She co-founded the Flying Piston charity events taking place in Daytona and Sturgis each year and is a National Ambassador for All Kids Bike. Stemp was inducted into both the Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Sturgis Museum's Hall of Fame in 2018, and in 2022 she was recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in Powersports by DealerNews.