The Triumph Daytona 675 - A future classic?
07/07/2026The Daytona 675 - A future classic?
[From July's M4A newsletter, by Ben Fry, General Manager].
"If you’ve ever visited our showroom and asked me about sports bikes, the odds are I’ve said the numbers “6-7-5”.
I’ve owned three Daytona 675s in my 15 years of riding, two first gen and one third gen, and I’d buy another in a heartbeat.
Replacing an inline-four with a triple in a 2000s sports bike was a bold move from Triumph, but it paid off. It’s not that the previous Daytonas were bad bikes, but the 675 engine has stood the test of time, and in my opinion, it’s a future classic.
The Daytona 675 engine offers enough power and agility for a track day, while remaining manageable and comfortable enough for a leisurely Sunday ride-out.
Then there are the looks: the perfect blend of modern and retro. The ahead-of-its-time styling, retro typography, underseat exhaust and sweeping headlights all combine to create a design that still feels fresh two decades later.
While I wouldn't want to promise that these bikes are going to skyrocket in value, I can say one thing for sure: if you get one, don't just store it - ride it. The smile won't leave your face."
Do you agree with Ben? If not, what do you think makes a future classic?
