Triumph Daytona 660

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Between the two available bikes in India currently, the Suzuki GSX-8R and Triumph Daytona 660, we'd recommend the Suzuki. It has a superb, torquey engine, good handling without sacrificing comfort, is built well, and Suzuki's big bike after-sales experience is quite straightforward and not terribly expensive either. The one area where the GSX-8R doesn't score very highly is that it has a rather mellow exhaust note. That's exactly where the Daytona 660 comes in with its wonderful triple howl and intake sound. If a wailing exhaust note is a non-negotiable factor for you, then it's hard to beat the Daytona at this price point. Do bear in mind that the 660cc Daytona doesn't have the same chassis poise or high-quality factor as the GSX-8R, and of the two, feels like the more budget-friendly option. Triumph's aftersales service has also become quite expensive of late.That leaves you with the Honda CBR650R. If you want to buy a CBR, you'll have to wait until Honda brings the next batch of allotted units to India, which is an uncertain and rather long timeline. In general, Honda big bikes are pretty reasonable to maintain and are very reliable too, so from an ownership standpoint, you are making a safe bet. The CBR650R is a mellow sportbike with an inline-four engine, and of all three, it will have the best exhaust note. Do bear in mind that to initially purchase, the CBR650R will actually be the most expensive.Try getting a test ride of all three bikes before you make your decision.

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In the 650cc segment, both Kawasaki and Triumph offer multiple options which cater to different use cases so before you start looking at a particular bike, its important to figure out which one suits you best. In the Kawasaki bike lineup you have the Z650, Z650RS, Ninja 650, Vulcan S and Versys 650. If you're mainly going to be riding in the city, any of them - except the Versys - will be a good tool for the job. Pick the one you like the styling and rider's position of the most. From Triumph bike lineup, you have the 660cc Trident, Daytona and Tiger Sport. Since you'll be using the bike mainly in the city, the Trident and Daytona make more sense and we’d advise choosing the one you prefer in terms of looks and seating position. The Daytona is a fair deal more powerful than the Trident so that's something to bear in mind. Another point to keep in mind that these imported motorcycles are generally more complicated and expensive to own and maintain.

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Both the Triumph Daytona 660 and Honda CBR650R are great options to have for a weekend fun spin, and make good sense as your first multi-cylinder bike, too. The Daytona 660 has the punchier performance and is more affordable than the Honda bike, but you need to bear in mind that Triumph's ownership costs for the big bikes have risen sharply since Bajaj took over the British company's Indian operations. And in Mumbai, there are only 2 service centres for Triumph - Andheri and Thane - which usually have quite a bit of waiting when it comes to servicing these days because of the sales the new 400cc models are generating.Coming to the Honda CBR650R, this is a proven package which has been around in India for more than a decade and now with its E-Clutch technology, it will be very easy to ride in city traffic. Honda big bikes are well regarded for reliability, manageable ownership costs, and effective heat management in Indian conditions. All of this said, we would steer you toward the Honda more than the Triumph bike.However, we would encourage you to take a test ride and visit authorized dealers for both brands to make a more informed decision.