Triumph Daytona 660 vs Kawasaki Z650
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Triumph Daytona 660 and Kawasaki Z650 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Daytona 660 costs ₹2,62,440 more than the Z650, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 36% extra.
The Z650 takes 3 of the 6 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the Daytona 660 and 6.5/10 for the Z650.
Category by category
Price
Z650
The Z650 starts ₹2,62,440 lower (₹7,25,960 against ₹9,88,400), about ₹8,320 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Z650
Z650 claims 27 kmpl against 20 kmpl. That is roughly ₹15,812 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Daytona 660
Daytona 660 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 467 against 352 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Daytona 660
Daytona 660 gets usd front forks, rear monoshock, slipper clutch and ride modes.
City manners
Z650
Z650 is 10 kg lighter and lower in the seat (790 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Daytona 660 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you live where Triumph's bigger service network matters
- your priority is weekend sports riding
- your priority is enthusiast riders
Buy the Z650 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is daily commuting
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Daytona 660 | Z650 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹9,88,400 | ₹7,25,960 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹11,12,158 | ₹8,33,110 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,46,480 | ₹1,67,420 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹53,384 | ₹39,988 |
| Five-year total | ₹14,42,022 | ₹10,70,518 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TriumphDaytona 660 | KawasakiZ650 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹9,88,400 | ₹7,25,960 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹31,340 | ₹23,020 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 660 cc | 649 cc |
| Engine type | 3 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 93.9 bhp | 67.3 bhp |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 20 kmpl | 27 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 201 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 201 kg | 191 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 15 L |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 130 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1426 mm | 1410 mm |
| Length | 2084 mm | 2115 mm |
| Width | 736 mm | 765 mm |
| Height | 1145 mm | 1065 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Showa 41mm Upside Down Separate Function Forks | ø41 mm telescopic fork/125mm |
| Rear suspension | Showa Monoshock RSU, with Preload Adjustment | Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload/130mm |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 160/60-ZR17 |
Daytona 660 vs Z650: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Daytona 660 or the Z650?
- The Z650 is cheaper by ₹2,62,440 at the base variant (₹7,25,960 against ₹9,88,400 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Daytona 660 or the Z650?
- The Z650 claims 27 kmpl against 20 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Daytona 660 and Z650 in Delhi?
- About ₹2,79,048: roughly ₹11,12,158 for the Daytona 660 and ₹8,33,110 for the Z650, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹14,42,022 for the Daytona 660 and ₹10,70,518 for the Z650, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Z650 comes out ₹3,71,504 ahead.
