Triumph Daytona 955i vs Yamaha Yzf-r6
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Daytona 955i vs Yamaha Yzf-r6. Triumph Daytona 955i: 147 hp @ 10,700 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha Yzf-r6: 118 hp @ 14,500 rpm hp, 190 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 257 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Daytona 955i
Yamaha Yzf-r6
Horsepower (hp)
147 hp
118 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
61.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
257 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
190 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
147 hp @ 10,700 rpm
118 hp @ 14,500 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 8,200 rpm
61.7 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
257 km/h
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
190 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
7.0 L/100km (approx. 14.3 km/L, real-world average — note: varies significantly with riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Triumph Daytona 955i
8.0/10
"A flawed gem that rewards patient buyers who do their homework."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Handling sharp and precise
+Strong mid-range torque
Cons
−Early fuelling needs remapping
−Cam chain tensioner concern
−Bodywork scarce and fragile
Yamaha Yzf-r6
8.5/10
"The purest 600cc sportbike built, but entirely uncompromising."
Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
+Screaming high-rev power
+Bulletproof engine internals
Cons
−Brutal below 10k RPM
−Punishing daily ride ergonomics
−High trackday abuse history
Top 10 Accessories
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