Triumph Daytona 650 vs Matchless G12 (2005)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Daytona 650stacks up against the Matchless G12. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Triumph Daytona 650 | Matchless G12 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2005 | 1966 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 646 cc | 646 cc |
| Horsepower | 114 hp | 35 hp |
| Torque | 68 Nm | — |
| Weight | 165 kg | 180 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 4.4 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | — |
| Front brakes | Double disc. 4-piston calipers | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single piston calipers | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 | — |
Triumph Daytona 650 vs Matchless G12 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Triumph Daytona 650 and the Matchless G12 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Daytona 650 brings 114 hp in a 165 kg package, while the Matchless G12 counters with 35 hp at 180 kg.
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: