BSA Daytona Replica vs Triumph Speed Twin 5T (1966)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BSA Daytona Replicastacks up against the Triumph Speed Twin 5T. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBSA Daytona ReplicaTriumph Speed Twin 5T
Model year19541966
Price
Engine497 cc498 cc
Horsepower31 hp27 hp
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)

BSA Daytona Replica vs Triumph Speed Twin 5T — which should you buy?

Picking between the BSA Daytona Replica and the Triumph Speed Twin 5T usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BSA Daytona Replica brings 31 hp, while the Triumph Speed Twin 5T counters with 27 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: