Triumph Daytona 675R (2013-2017) Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals
This is the maintenance schedule and service intervals for the Triumph Daytona 675R, Triumph’s last foray into track bikes available to the general public (before retiring them and later introducing the super-exclusive Triumph Moto2 765).
Here are all our Triumph Daytona maintenance schedules:
- Triumph Daytona 955i (1999-2006)
- Triumph Daytona 675 1st gen (2006-2008)
- Triumph Daytona 675 1st gen V2 (2009-2012) (Better brakes, different engine tuning for more torque/power)
- Triumph Daytona 675R 1st gen (2011-2012) (Öhlins front and rear, Brembo front calipers)
- Triumph Daytona 675 2nd gen (2013-2017) (Shorter stroke motor, revised style)
- Triumph Daytona 675R 2nd gen (2013-2017) (Brembo/Öhlins, shorter stroke motor)
- Triumph Daytona Moto2 765 (2020) (Limited edition)
The Daytona 675R was made in this incarnation between 2013 and 2017, succeeding the earlier 2011-12 Daytona 675R. Like its predecessor, the 2013-2017 Daytona 675R is powered by a 675cc inline three-cylinder engine, a “triple”, though in this generation with a shorter stroke engine and a more aggressive 13.1:1 compression ratio. At peak, this Daytona makes 95 kW / 128 PS at 125000 rpm, or peak torque of 75 Nm / 55 ft-lb at 11900 rpm.
Final drive is via a wet clutch, six-speed transmission, and chain drive.
The Daytona 675R is distinct from the base model 2013-2017 Daytona 675 firstly because of its suspension — it has Öhlins front and rear suspension, in contrast with the (still competent) KYB fully adjustable suspension on the base model — and secondly its front brakes, which are Brembo calipers.
The Triumph Daytona 675R was retired after this model, as efforts went into high-end Street Triple bikes, like the 765cc 2017 Triumph Street Triple RS.
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Triumph Daytona 675R Service Intervals
Overall, the Triumph Daytona 675R has 6000 mile / 10000 km or annual service intervals.
At every service, change the oil and filter, and do a number of checks shown below in the service schedule.
Every 12000 miles / 20000 km, change the spark plugs and the air filter, and check the valve clearances.
You also need to regularly service the brake fluid and the coolant, as well as attend to the chain of course.
Triumph also recommends changing fork oil every 24000 miles / 40000 km.
What you need to service the Triumph Daytona 675R (2013-2017)
If you want to do a service on your Triumph Daytona 675R, you need the following consumable items.
| Part | Triumph Daytona 675R |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | The manual suggests semi or fully synthetic 10W/40 or 10W/50 motorcycle engine oil which meets specification API SH (or higher) and JASO MA, such as Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 (fully synthetic) engine oil, or an alternative high-end oil like Motul 7100 10W-40. |
| Oil filter | Replace the oil filter every time you change the oil. Use Triumph part number T1218001. You can also use Hiflofiltro part HF204RC. |
| Spark plugs | Use NGK spark plugs with code CR9EIA-9. Make sure they’re gapped to 0.9mm with an appropriate spark plug gap tool. |
| Air filter | Use K&N replacement part TB-6713. |
| Coolant | Triumph uses HD4X Hybrid Organic Acid Technology coolant with a 50% ethylene glycol mix. A common replacement for HD4X is Motorex M5.0 Coolant (See here for HD4X alternatives) |
| Brake pads | Front: EBC part FA447HH for the Brembo calipers for the R model. Rear: EBC part FA140HH |
| Brake fluid | Use Castrol DOT 4 or an alternative. |
| Chain maintenance | Use a high-end chain lube like Motul chain paste. |
| General grease | Use Lithium soap-based grease for external parts and bearings. |
Maintenance schedule for the Triumph Daytona 675R (2013-2017)
This is the maintenance schedule for the Triumph Daytona 675R (2013-2017 years). We have re-formatted it slightly to make it easier to understand what’s due when, and for display on a web page.
Notes:
- The schedule has many items it recommends you check every day. Do these with the annual/regular services as well.
- The below maintenance schedule is broken up into daily/pre-ride checks, chain maintenance, and scheduled service.
Daily maintenance items
Do these checks on your Daytona 675R before riding or daily. Many of these maintenance items are semi-obvious if you park your bike on a clean surface (so you can observe drips), and just as you ride away (e.g. does the kickstand stick, is the throttle play OK, etc.).
More importantly, do these checks as part of every scheduled service.
| Triumph Daytona 675 — Daily checks |
|---|
| Engine oil cooler – check for leaks |
| Throttle cables – check/adjust |
| Cooling system – check for leaks |
| Coolant level – check/adjust |
| Fuel system – check for leaks, chafing etc. |
| Lights, instruments and electrical systems – check |
| Steering – check for free operation |
| Forks – check for leaks/smooth operation |
| Brake fluid levels – check |
| Brake pad – check wear levels |
| Brake master cylinders – check for fluid leaks |
| Brake calipers – check for fluid leaks and seized pistons |
| Drive chain slack – check/adjust |
| Drive chain rubbing strip – check |
| Fasteners – inspect visually for security |
| Wheels – inspect for damage |
| Tire wear/damage – check |
| Tire pressures – check/adjust |
| Clutch cable – check/adjust |
| Stand – check operation |
Chain maintenance
Maintain your chain on your Daytona 675R periodically. Do this after long rides or periodically if commuting.
| Chain maintenance item | Every |
|---|---|
| Drive chain – lubricate (Motul chain paste) | 200 miles (300 kms) (or after riding in wet or cleaning bike) |
| Drive chain – check wear | 500 miles (800 kms) |
Full maintenance schedule
Below is the full maintenance schedule for the Daytona 675R. Do these items as well as the items in listed as daily/pre-ride checks.
Notes:
- The break-in schedule is omitted as this bike is not sold new.
- Some items are for [T]riumph dealers only.
- Some items below should be done annually, e.g. changing the oil and filter.
| Miles x 1000 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Km x 1000 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | Every |
| [T] Autoscan – carry out a full Autoscan using the Triumph diagnostic tool | • | • | • | • | Year |
| [T] ABS (if equipped) and immobilizer ECMs – check for stored DTCs | • | • | • | • | Year |
| Engine oil – replace (Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T 10W-40) | • | • | • | • | Year |
| Engine oil filter – replace (HF204RC) | • | • | • | • | Year |
| Valve clearances – check/adjust | • | • | |||
| Camshaft timing – adjust | • | Only at first 12K mile (20K km) service | |||
| Air cleaner – replace (TB-6713) | • | • | |||
| Spark plugs – check | • | • | |||
| Spark plugs – replace (CR9EIA-9) | • | • | |||
| Throttle bodies – balance | • | • | • | • | |
| Throttle body plate (butterfly) – check/clean | • | • | • | • | |
| Coolant – replace (Motorex M5.0 coolant) | 3 years | ||||
| Steering head bearings – check/adjust | • | • | • | • | Year |
| Steering head bearings – lubricate (Lithium soap-based grease) | • | • | |||
| Fork oil – replace | • | ||||
| Brake fluid – replace (Castrol DOT 4) | 2 years | ||||
| Rear suspension linkage – check /lubricate | • | • | |||
| Wheel bearings – check for wear/smooth operation | • | • | • | • | Year |
| Secondary air injection system – check/clean | • | • | |||
| Exhaust clamp bolts – check/adjust | • | • | • | • | Year |
| Fuel and evaporative loss hoses – replace (If fitted) | • |
Chain maintenance on the Triumph Daytona 675 R
Maintain the chain on your Triumph Daytona 675 R periodically. Do this after long rides or weekly (or so) if commuting.
| Chain maintenance item | Every |
|---|---|
| Drive chain – lubricate (Motul chain paste) | 200 miles (300 kms) (or after riding in wet or cleaning bike) |
| Drive chain – check wear (see below) | 500 miles (800 kms) |
To check chain wear of the Triumph Daytona 675R, hang a 10-20 kg (22-44 lb) weight on the chain. Measure the length of 20 links of the straight part of the chain (from the 1st to 21 pin). Make the measurement in a few places to be sure.
To measure the drive chain slack, follow the following steps. You need torque wrenches and a ruler.
- Put the motorcycle on its side stand on a level surface with the gear in neutral.
- Rotate the wheel and find the tightest point of the chain
- Get a ruler. Use a finger, push up on the middle of the chain (the mid-point between the sprockets). Measure the deflection of the chain from top to bottom.
The deflection on the Triumph Daytona 675 R should be 28-38 mm, or 1.1-1.5 inches.
If the deflection is off, loosen or tighten the chain by this process:
- Loosen the rear wheel spindle nut and release the lock nuts.
- Move both adjusters until you get the right tension. Make sure you keep rear wheel alignment.
- Tighten the adjuster nuts to 27 Nm / 20 lb-ft.
- Tighten the rear wheel spindle nut to 110 Nm / 81 lb-ft.
Make sure that the chain slack is correct with everything tightened up.
Tyre sizes for the Triumph Daytona 675R
The manual for the Daytona 675R specifies the following tyre sizes and pressures. Of course, find your own tyre pressures depending on your riding style, weight, and so on.
| Wheel | Tyre size | Tyre pressure |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 120/70 ZR 17 | 34 psi / 2.35 bar |
| Rear | 180/55 ZR 17 | 36 psi / 2.5 bar |
The Daytona 675 and 675 R ship with Pirelli Diablo Super Corsa or Metzeler Racetec tyres.
About the Triumph Daytona 675R (2013-2017)
The Triumph Daytona 675 really stole the show when the first-gen 2006 Triumph Daytona appeared. It was an unbeatable proposition — a British bike beating the Japanese 600-class at a game they had dominated for a long time. And the 2013-2017 Daytona 675R is the best of the class — but sadly, also the last, as the 600 class of motorcycles has been in steady decline for a while.
The Triumph Daytona 675R built between 2013-2017 has the same engine capacity as its predecessors, but with a different engine configuration. As manufacturers are wont to do to increase power, Triumph increased the bore by 2mm and dropped the stroke by a commensurate amount, letting the new 675 engine rev higher than ever — the rev limiter cut-off is 14400 rpm, over 1000 rpm over the original 675’s block.
In base trim, the Daytona 675R makes 95 kW / 128 bhp at 12500 rpm, with peak torque of 75 Nm (55 ft-lb) coming on at 11900 rpm.
By those figures, it’s definitely a sportbike engine. But don’t be fooled — the 675R makes plenty of torque down low! In fact, it makes over 80% of its torque at 3500 rpm. This is not something you can say of most middleweight sportbikes. And that’s what makes the Triumph triple so special.
The Daytona 675R is, of course, a sport bike. So you get clip-ons, a compact frame, and an aggressive riding position. Riding one daily can be tiresome, unless you’re used to the grind of keeping sportbike posture.
But as it’s a sport tbike, you also get high-end ride gear. The R in particular has Öhlins front and rear suspension, something that the Triumph Street Triple range never got (even the high-end RS still only had an Öhlins rear shock).
The brakes on the Daytona 675R are Brembo front and rear, with four-piston radially mounted monoblock calipers gripping 310mm discs. On the R model, there’s a “Race ABS” mode that lowers intervention levels.
The Daytona 675R also gets a quick shifter.
The Daytona 675R really excels on the track or in very sporty riding. It is very narrow and feels lightweight — in fact, the 675R has barely gained any weight despite the debut of the model many years earlier, and also despite gaining ABS and emissions regulation equipment.
Many prospective owners ask the question: Is the Daytona 675 good enough, or should one stretch the budget (and be more patient) for a 675R?
The general consensus among owners is that the stock Daytona 675 is excellent for most riders, and even those who take their bike to the track. Serious riders might enjoy the Öhlins suspension, but then if they’re that serious they’d probably swap them out anyway for newer units.
The best reason to opt for the R is that it’s an icon, and more likely to retain its value and be easier to sell in the future.
The service schedule for the Daytona 675R is much like many other liquid-cooled Triumph sport bikes. You change the oil and filter every 6000 miles / 10000 km, as well as doing a number of other checks. Then every second service, check the valve clearances and change the spark plugs. Aside from that, keep everything lubricated and the fluids fresh and you’re golden.
Reference — Manual for the Triumph Daytona 675R
The above maintenance schedule came from the manual for the Daytona 675R (2013-2017), which is shared with the Street Triple (however, the parts lists and specs are different).
You can download the manual directly from Triumph here.
