KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR 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.

Top on paper
KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR
50 pts
Top on paper
2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660
50 pts

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

Best fit here
KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR
74.3 pts
2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660
24.7 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR
53.8 pts
2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660
48.8 pts

Sporty riding

KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR
57.7 pts
Best fit here
2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660
66.2 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR
81.3 pts
2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660
7.3 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR 80 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660 81 cm Tallest 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 79.1 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR) up to 93.6 hp (2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660).
  • Torque spans 69 Nm (2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660) up to 76.4 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR).
  • Weight spans 188 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR) to 200 kg (2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660).
  • Displacement spans 400 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR) to 650 cc (2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660).

Reader votes so far — total 4: KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR (2); 2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660 (2).

Specification KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR TRIUMPH Daytona 660
Brand KAWASAKI TRIUMPH
Model KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR TRIUMPH Daytona 660
Engine size 400cc 650cc
Power 79.1hp 93.6hp
Torque 76.4nm. 69nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves 3 cylinders, 12 valves
Weight 188kg 200kg
Front brake Twin 290 mm discs, ABS Twin 310mm (12.20in) floating discs, 4 piston radial calipers, ABS
Rear brake Single 220 mm disc, ABS Single 220mm (8.66in) fixed disc, single piston sliding caliper, ABS
Seat height (cm) 80cm 81cm
Front tyre 110/70-17 120/70 ZR 17 Michelin Power 6
Rear tyre 150/60-17 180/55 ZR 17 Michelin Power 6
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension SFF-BP internal parts and adjustable spring preload/4.7 inches, 37 mm inverted fork Showa 41mm (1.61in) upside down Separate Function Forks - Big Piston (SFF-BP), 110mm (4.33in) Wheel travel
Rear suspension Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, adjustable compression, rebound, and spring preload/4.9 inches Showa monoshock RSU, with preload adjustment, 130mm (5.11in) Wheel travel
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport
Top speed 235km/h 220km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 15 L – 6 L/100km 14 L – 5.5 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $9399 $9195
Brand price lists View KAWASAKI price list View TRIUMPH price list
Extra features

Electronic Riding Aids

Economical Riding Indicator, Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) (3 modes), Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) (dual-direction), Power Modes

Special Features

4.3" Full-color TFT Display, Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP

-Power Modes

-Smartphone Connectivity

-Horizontal Back-link Rear Suspension

-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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2023 KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR vs 2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660: listed specifications

The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR and 2024 TRIUMPH Daytona 660 differ on the listed specifications: the Ninja ZX-4RR has more torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the Daytona 660 has more displacement and peak power.

Engine displacement

Daytona 660 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (650 cc vs 400 cc).

Peak power

Daytona 660 has a clear listed power advantage (93.6 hp vs 79.1 hp).

Torque

Ninja ZX-4RR has a modest listed torque advantage (76.4 Nm vs 69 Nm).

Listed top speed

Ninja ZX-4RR has a modest listed top-speed advantage (235 km/h vs 220 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Ninja ZX-4RR has a modest listed weight advantage (188 kg vs 200 kg). Ninja ZX-4RR and Daytona 660 have very similar seat heights (80 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR vs TRIUMPH Daytona 660?

KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR is listed at 235 km/h (146 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for TRIUMPH Daytona 660.

Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR or TRIUMPH Daytona 660?

TRIUMPH Daytona 660 has 94 hp compared with 79 hp on the KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR.

Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR or TRIUMPH Daytona 660?

KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR is lighter at 188 kg vs 200 kg for TRIUMPH Daytona 660.

Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR 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.