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Of course it was a sad moment, when I climbed off the new Daytona 600 for the last time. I had spent plenty of time in the saddle and was very impressed.

It is a highly competent, leading edge sportsbike and I am sure it will be able to run with the competition.  Excellent handling, awesome brakes and a strong engine combine to make this Triumphs best sportsbike yet.

The Daytona arrives in Australia this month (May) and goes on sale at $14,990.

Triumph Daytona 600 - Specifications

• Engine: 599cc, Liquid-cooled, DOHC in-line 4-cylinder

• Bore / Stroke: 68 x 41.3 mm

• Compression Ratio: 12.5:1

• Fuel system: Twin-butterfly, multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with forced-air induction

• Ignition: Digital - inductive type - via electronic management system

• Clutch: Wet, multi-plate

• Gearbox: 6 speed

• Frame : Aluminium beam perimeter

• Swingarm: Twin sided, aluminium alloy

• Front Wheel: Alloy 3 spoke, 17 x 3.5in

• Rear Wheel: Alloy 3 spoke, 17 x 5.5in

• Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR 17

• Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR 17

• Front Suspension: 43mm cartridge forks, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping

• Rear Suspension: Monoshock with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping

• Front Brake: Twin 308mm floating discs, 4 piston calipers

• Rear Brake: Single 220mm disc, single piston caliper

• Length: 2050mm

• Width (handlebars): 660mm

• Height : 1135mm

• Seat Height: 815mm

• Wheelbase: 1390 mm

• Rake / Trail: 24.6º / 89.1mm

• Weight (dry): 165kg

• Fuel Tank Capacity: 18 litres

• Claimed Power - 110hp @ 12,750rpm

• Claimed Torque - 68Nm @ 11,000rpm

• Colours - Racing Yellow or Aluminium Silver

• Warranty - Two years, unlimited kilometres

• RRP - $14,990