2025 KTM RC 8C vs 2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2025 KTM RC 8C 82 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660 81 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 93.6 hp (2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660) up to 135 hp (2025 KTM RC 8C).
- Torque spans 69 Nm (2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660) up to 98 Nm (2025 KTM RC 8C).
- Weight spans 142 kg (2025 KTM RC 8C) to 200 kg (2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660) to 800 cc (2025 KTM RC 8C).
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| Specification | 2025 KTM RC 8C | TRIUMPH Daytona 660 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | TRIUMPH |
| Model | 2025 KTM RC 8C | TRIUMPH Daytona 660 |
| Engine size | 800cc | 650cc |
| Power | 135hp | 93.6hp |
| Torque | 98nm. | 69nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 142kg | 200kg |
| Front brake | 2x radially mounted four-piston brake calipers | Twin 310mm (12.20in) floating discs, 4 piston radial calipers, ABS |
| Rear brake | 2-piston brake caliper, brake disc | Single 220mm (8.66in) fixed disc, single piston sliding caliper, ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70R17 | 120/70 ZR 17 Michelin Power 6 |
| Rear tyre | 180/60R17 | 180/55 ZR 17 Michelin Power 6 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP | Showa 41mm (1.61in) upside down Separate Function Forks - Big Piston (SFF-BP), 110mm (4.33in) Wheel travel |
| Rear suspension | WP | Showa monoshock RSU, with preload adjustment, 130mm (5.11in) Wheel travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 6 L/100km | 14 L – 5.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $20000 | $9195 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View TRIUMPH price list |
| Extra features | -Slip-and-Assist clutch -Traction Control, Emergency Deceleration Warning -Power Modes, TFT screen, ride-by-wire throttle -My Triumph Connectivity System |
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2025 KTM RC 8C vs 2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660: listed specifications
The 2025 KTM RC 8C and 2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660 differ on the listed specifications: the RC 8C has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
RC 8C has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (800 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
RC 8C has a clear listed power advantage (135 hp vs 93.6 hp).
Torque
RC 8C has a clear listed torque advantage (98 Nm vs 69 Nm).
Listed top speed
RC 8C has a clear listed top-speed advantage (245 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
RC 8C is notably lighter on the listed weight (142 kg vs 200 kg). RC 8C and Daytona 660 have very similar seat heights (82 cm vs 81 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of 2025 KTM RC 8C vs TRIUMPH Daytona 660?
2025 KTM RC 8C is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for TRIUMPH Daytona 660.
Which has more horsepower, 2025 KTM RC 8C or TRIUMPH Daytona 660?
2025 KTM RC 8C has 135 hp compared with 94 hp on the TRIUMPH Daytona 660.
Which is lighter, 2025 KTM RC 8C or TRIUMPH Daytona 660?
2025 KTM RC 8C is lighter at 142 kg vs 200 kg for TRIUMPH Daytona 660.
Which is better, 2025 KTM RC 8C or TRIUMPH Daytona 660?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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