Triumph Daytona 675 vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Daytona 675 vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r. 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 Zx-6r: 130 hp @ 13,500 rpm hp, 194 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 255 km/h, 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 Zx-6r
Horsepower (hp)
126 hp
130 hp
Torque (Nm)
75 Nm
70.8 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
257 km/h
255 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
188 kg
194 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
126 hp @ 12,500 rpm
130 hp @ 13,500 rpm
Torque
75 Nm @ 11,700 rpm
70.8 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
257 km/h
255 km/h
Weight
188 kg (wet/curb weight)
194 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
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 Zx-6r
8.5/10
"A serious bike demanding a serious rider, but absolutely worth it."
Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Strong track day credentials
Cons
−Narrow power band streetside
−Uncomfortable for long hauls
−Crash damage risk high
Top 10 Accessories
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