Triumph Daytona 675 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Daytona 675 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r. Triumph Daytona 675: 126 hp @ 12,500 rpm hp, 188 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 257 km/h, Motoryk rating 9.0/10. Kawasaki Ninja H2r: 310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without) hp, 216 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Daytona 675
Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Horsepower (hp)
126 hp
310 hp
Torque (Nm)
75 Nm
165 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
257 km/h
400 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
188 kg
216 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
126 hp @ 12,500 rpm
310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without)
Torque
75 Nm @ 11,700 rpm
165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
Top Speed
257 km/h
400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations)
Weight
188 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
Estimated 8–12 L/100km under track conditions (no official real-world figure; track-only use)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Triumph Daytona 675
9.0/10
"The best-sounding middleweight ever built, buy one immediately."
Pros
+Incredible triple engine character
+Razor-sharp chassis dynamics
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics hurt long-term
−Pre-2009 stator issues common
−Crash damage risk high
Kawasaki Ninja H2r
8.5/10
"Spectacular machine, but only for serious, wealthy track obsessives."
Pros
+Unmatched supercharged engineering showcase
+Chassis inspires genuine confidence
+Bulletproof Kawasaki build quality
Cons
−Crippling ongoing maintenance costs
−Track-only limits usability severely
−Previous abuse nearly guaranteed
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