2nd place -- Triumph Daytona 675R
The no-compromise Triumph Daytona 675R uses the same recipe as the base Daytona, starting with an incredibly lightweight, super-sharp chassis that wastes no effort. Then you add premium Öhlins suspensions, Brembo monoblock callipers, and ABS that prefers to intervene sooner than later to prevent a disaster.

The riding position puts a lot of weight on the wrists, so you have to ride above the posted speed limits to create a wind force that will lift your chest and relieve your arms.

This Triumph offers arguably the best value in its class, and proves to be one of the raciest, best-handling two-wheelers in the world.

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