The new Daytona 660 hits the Indian market for ₹9.99 lakh, a modest ₹11,000 bump over the previous model, but the price now carries a host of upgrades that turn a solid mid‑class sportbike into a more polished contender.
What’s changed? The 41mm Showa USD fork now sports both compression and rebound adjusters, giving riders a dial‑in feel that the older edition lacked. The rear monoshock keeps its 130mm travel, but the front tweak alone can trim lap times and improve corner confidence.
Tyres are a major upgrade: the plain Michelin Power‑6 units have been swapped for Metzeler Sportec M9RRs, a move that should translate into tighter grip on both wet and dry circuits. Coupled with the standard bi‑directional quickshifter, the bike feels more responsive than its predecessor.
Engine‑wise, Triumph sticks to the 660cc inline‑three, 95hp and 68Nm, a power band that sits comfortably between the Yamaha MT‑07’s 74hp and the Kawasaki Ninja 650’s 80hp. The six‑speed gearbox still offers a flat‑shift range, but the quickshifter now eliminates the need for clutch intervention.
Colour options broaden from the original palette to Aluminium Silver, Cosmic Yellow and Sapphire Black, the latter two featuring subtle black graphics. Visually, the bike looks almost identical, but the fresh hues give it a modern edge.
Pricing sits near the mid‑tier of the segment: the Yamaha MT‑07 starts at ₹8.3 lakh, Honda CBR650R at ₹8.6 lakh, and Kawasaki Ninja 650 at ₹8.7 lakh. With the added suspension and tyre upgrades, the Daytona 660 offers a compelling value proposition for riders who want a ready‑to‑go performance machine without the need to trim the seat.
The launch happened in early 2026, with dealers across major metros—Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai—reporting stock availability by the end of the month. Prospective buyers should keep an eye on the official launch events in Pune and Hyderabad, where test rides and launch‑price offers will be announced.
What to watch next? Triumph’s next move will be to see if the Daytona 660 can cross over into the export market, and whether it will inspire a 650cc version domestically. For now, the ₹9.99 lakh price tag and the new hardware package make the Daytona 660 a serious contender for sport‑bike enthusiasts looking for a balance of performance, style and value.