Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP vs Triumph Daytona 660
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP and Triumph Daytona 660 are among the most cross-shopped sport bikes of 2026. The Triumph Daytona 660 undercuts the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP by about $19,604, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP leads on power with 217 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pick
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Triumph Daytona 660The verdict
The Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP edges it overall at 9.1/10, but the Triumph Daytona 660 wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Triumph Daytona 660
A2-legal, 94 hp.
Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP
217 hp and 1.08 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Triumph Daytona 660
Our 8.3/10 at $9,395, the most bike per dollar.
Triumph Daytona 660
201 kg with an 810 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP
Our top score in this matchup at 9.1/10.
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Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP vs Triumph Daytona 660: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP or the Triumph Daytona 660?
The Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP makes the most power at 217 hp and 113 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP or the Triumph Daytona 660?
The Triumph Daytona 660 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $9,395.
Which is lighter, the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP or the Triumph Daytona 660?
The Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP is the lightest at 201 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP or the Triumph Daytona 660?
For a new rider we'd point to the Triumph Daytona 660: A2-legal, 94 hp and 201 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
