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Triple. The radial Nissin brakes suit the lightweight Daytona well. The bike | Triple. The radial Nissin brakes suit the lightweight Daytona well. The bike | ||
stops immediately and without applying much force.. The chassis is brand | stops immediately and without applying much force.. The chassis is brand | ||
new, and the frame is a double oval | new, and the frame is a double oval aluminum construction that follows the | ||
lines of the 955i and S3 frame, but specially designed for the 675. The | lines of the 955i and S3 frame, but specially designed for the 675. The | ||
swingarm is also new, with rounded edges which are claimed to be designed | swingarm is also new, with rounded edges which are claimed to be designed | ||
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have seen the launch of Rocket III and the demise of all four cylinder | have seen the launch of Rocket III and the demise of all four cylinder | ||
engines. The Daytona 675, with its three-cylinder engine, stands out as | engines. The Daytona 675, with its three-cylinder engine, stands out as | ||
unique in a class where you previously only chose which | unique in a class where you previously only chose which color you liked | ||
best. Along with Yamaha's R6, the 675 sticks out as something special this | best. Along with Yamaha's R6, the 675 sticks out as something special this | ||
year. The only thing left for Triumph now is to sort that bothersome gearbox | year. The only thing left for Triumph now is to sort that bothersome gearbox |