2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660 vs KAWASAKI Ninja 650
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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.
- 2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660 81 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Ninja 650 79 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2 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 68 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja 650) up to 93.6 hp (2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660).
- Torque spans 64 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja 650) up to 69 Nm (2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660).
- Weight spans 193 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja 650) to 200 kg (2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | TRIUMPH Daytona 660 | KAWASAKI Ninja 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | TRIUMPH | KAWASAKI |
| Model | TRIUMPH Daytona 660 | KAWASAKI Ninja 650 |
| Engine size | 650cc | 650cc |
| Power | 93.6hp | 68hp |
| Torque | 69nm. | 64nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 200kg | 193kg |
| Front brake | Twin 310mm (12.20in) floating discs, 4 piston radial calipers, ABS | 300 mm dual disc, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm (8.66in) fixed disc, single piston sliding caliper, ABS | 220 mm single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 81cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 Michelin Power 6 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR 17 Michelin Power 6 | 160/60 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 41mm (1.61in) upside down Separate Function Forks - Big Piston (SFF-BP), 110mm (4.33in) Wheel travel | 41 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Showa monoshock RSU, with preload adjustment, 130mm (5.11in) Wheel travel | Horizontal back-link with preload adjustment |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 5.5 L/100km | 15 L – 4.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $9195 | $8299 |
| Brand price lists | View TRIUMPH price list | View KAWASAKI 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 |
-Assist & Slipper Clutch -Economic Riding Indicator |
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2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660 vs 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 650: listed specifications
The 2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660 and 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 650 are closely matched in displacement, while the Daytona 660 has more peak power and torque, and the Ninja 650 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Daytona 660 and Ninja 650 have very similar engine displacement (650 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
Daytona 660 has a clear listed power advantage (93.6 hp vs 68 hp).
Torque
Daytona 660 has a modest listed torque advantage (69 Nm vs 64 Nm).
Listed top speed
Daytona 660 and Ninja 650 have very similar listed top speeds (220 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Ninja 650 has a modest listed weight advantage (193 kg vs 200 kg). Ninja 650 has a lower listed seat height (79 cm vs 81 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, weight and seat height, while displacement and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of TRIUMPH Daytona 660 vs KAWASAKI Ninja 650?
Both are listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, TRIUMPH Daytona 660 or KAWASAKI Ninja 650?
TRIUMPH Daytona 660 has 94 hp compared with 68 hp on the KAWASAKI Ninja 650.
Which is lighter, TRIUMPH Daytona 660 or KAWASAKI Ninja 650?
KAWASAKI Ninja 650 is lighter at 193 kg vs 200 kg for TRIUMPH Daytona 660.
Which is better, TRIUMPH Daytona 660 or KAWASAKI Ninja 650?
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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