Triumph Daytona 600 and Daytona 650 Key Replacement

Quick answerThe four-cylinder Daytona 600 and the Daytona 650 that followed it use a simple cut key. Triumph's Daytona 650 handbook says the same key works the ignition and steering lock, the seat lock and the fuel tank cap, and neither handbook lists an immobiliser. If the key is gone, a new one can be cut at the bike.

Triumph Daytona 600 and Daytona 650 key quick facts

The Daytona 650 handbook says two keys are supplied with a small tag showing the key number.
Per that handbook, one key operates the steering lock and ignition switch, the seat lock and the fuel tank cap.
The key releases the rear seat or rear seat cover; the rider's seat is then held by two fixings underneath.
The Daytona 600 handbook's contents list a key number tag, ignition key, steering lock and rear seat or cover lock, and no immobiliser.
The owner's handbook is stored in a recess in the rear mudguard, reached by removing the rear seat.

Triumph Daytona 600 and Daytona 650 key types by year

Years	Models	Key type	Chip	Notes
2003-2004	Daytona 600	mechanical cut key	no	The Daytona 600 handbook lists a key number tag, ignition key, ignition switch and steering lock, and rear seat or cover lock, with no immobiliser entry.
2005	Daytona 650	mechanical cut key	no	Two keys and a number tag. No immobiliser mentioned on the key, warning light or contents pages.

How the 600 and 650 are keyed

These were Triumph's middleweight fours, the bikes that came before the three-cylinder Daytona 675. The Daytona 650 handbook keeps the key side simple: a key page with a number tag, a four-position ignition switch, and warning pages that deal with oil pressure and coolant temperature and say nothing about a key chip. A dealer, it says, can cut a replacement from the key number or by using an original as the master.

The Daytona 600 handbook names the same items in the same order: key number tag, ignition key, ignition switch and steering lock, fuel tank cap and rear seat or cover lock. The step-by-step lock details below follow the Daytona 650 handbook, and on a 600 we confirm against the bike's own locks before cutting.

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The rear seat lock does more than hold a seat

Triumph shipped these bikes with both a pillion seat and a rear cover, and either one clips into the same lock. The lock is on the left side of the bike. Turn the key anti-clockwise while pressing down on the back of the seat or cover, then lift the rear and slide it off.

With that off, you can push the rider's seat pad forward to uncover two fixings, which is how the main seat comes out. The tool kit is strapped into a recess under the seat and the handbook lives in the rear mudguard. So if the rear lock fails or the key is lost, tools, paperwork and the rider's seat are all out of reach.

Ignition, steering lock and fuel cap

Switch positions: LOCK, OFF, ON and P. The key comes out in OFF, LOCK or P
To lock the steering: turn to OFF, push the key in and release it fully, then turn to LOCK
P keeps the steering locked for parking; the handbook notes that leaving it in P for long periods runs the battery down
Fuel cap: lift the key hole cover and turn the key clockwise. To close, press the cap down with the key in it until it clicks, then take the key out

Lost every key to a Daytona 600 or 650

Show us photo ID with the registration or title and we cut a key to the locks fitted to the bike. Because there is no chip, the test is mechanical: does it turn the ignition smoothly, lock the bars, open the cap and release the rear seat. Race-prepped bikes sometimes have the ignition switch removed or a keyless fuel cap fitted, so tell us what is still on the bike.

Where to find the key code

The key number is printed on the small tag supplied with the two keys. Triumph's handbook asks owners to note it and store the tag and spare key away from the motorcycle. If the tag did not come with a used bike, the key is made from the lock.

What to have ready

Have this ready when you call or text

Year, make and model of the bike
Where the bike is parked
Whether you have any working key, a broken key or a key code
Photo ID and registration or title (we verify ownership before making a key)

Triumph Daytona 600 and Daytona 650 key FAQ

Is the Daytona 650 key a transponder key?

The Daytona 650 handbook describes a cut key with a number tag and has no immobiliser section, so it is a plain key.

How do I get the rider's seat off a Daytona 650?

Remove the rear seat or rear cover with the key first. The rider's seat is then held by two fixings that you reach by pushing the back of the seat pad forward.

Does the Daytona 600 use the same key setup as the 650?

Yes, as far as Triumph's handbooks show. The Daytona 600 handbook lists the same key items, including a key number tag and a rear seat or cover lock, with no immobiliser. We still check the key against the locks on your bike.

The fuel cap will not click shut. What should I do?

Make sure the key is in the cap as you press it down. Triumph warns that closing the cap without the key inserted damages the cap, tank and lock. If it still will not latch, stop and have the lock looked at.

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