2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660 vs KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX
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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 Lowest seat here
- KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2.5 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 142 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX).
- Torque spans 69 Nm (2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660) up to 111 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX).
- Weight spans 200 kg (2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660) to 235 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660) to 1000 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX).
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| Specification | TRIUMPH Daytona 660 | KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | TRIUMPH | KAWASAKI |
| Model | TRIUMPH Daytona 660 | KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX |
| Engine size | 650cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 93.6hp | 142hp |
| Torque | 69nm. | 111nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 200kg | 235kg |
| Front brake | Twin 310mm (12.20in) floating discs, 4 piston radial calipers, ABS | 300 mm dual disc, Radially mounted monoblock 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm (8.66in) fixed disc, single piston sliding caliper, ABS | 250 mm single disc, Single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 81cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 Michelin Power 6 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR 17 Michelin Power 6 | 190/55ZR17M/C (75W) |
| 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 inverted fork, stepless compression and rebound damping, spring preload adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Showa monoshock RSU, with preload adjustment, 130mm (5.11in) Wheel travel | Horizontal back-link, gas-charged, stepless rebound damping, spring preload adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Touring |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 280km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 5.5 L/100km | 19 L – 6 L/100km |
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| Price | $9195 | $13699 |
| 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 |
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2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660 vs 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX: listed specifications
The 2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660 and 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX differ on the listed specifications: the Daytona 660 has a lower listed weight, and the Ninja 1000SX has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Ninja 1000SX has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
Ninja 1000SX has a clear listed power advantage (142 hp vs 93.6 hp).
Torque
Ninja 1000SX has a clear listed torque advantage (111 Nm vs 69 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja 1000SX has a clear listed top-speed advantage (280 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Daytona 660 is notably lighter on the listed weight (200 kg vs 235 kg). Daytona 660 has a lower listed seat height (81 cm vs 83.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of TRIUMPH Daytona 660 vs KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX?
KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX is listed at 280 km/h (174 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for TRIUMPH Daytona 660.
Which has more horsepower, TRIUMPH Daytona 660 or KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX?
KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX has 142 hp compared with 94 hp on the TRIUMPH Daytona 660.
Which is lighter, TRIUMPH Daytona 660 or KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX?
TRIUMPH Daytona 660 is lighter at 200 kg vs 235 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX.
Which is better, TRIUMPH Daytona 660 or KAWASAKI Ninja 1000SX?
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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