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Jelster
16-07-07, 08:17 AM
Well I finally got a serious go on a 675 on Saturday. My mate booked a 2 hour test from a dealer.
I only had 20 minutes on it, so not a big review, however:
It's small, it makes my 954 Blade look huge, and 5 years ago people were saying that the Blade was tiny.....
It's not as uncomfortable as you may think. Yes there's a lot of weight on your hands and yes the pegs are tucked up, but no more than on say an R6 or new GSXR.
It turns on thought control. First roundabout I came to I almost stacked it as I pushed like I would on my 'Blade, only to find myself falling at a huge rate of knots. It's so sharp.....
Handles ace, although the brakes are not as good as those on my '03 Blade, and that surprised me. But it does like twisty roads.
There is something very special from that 3 pot engine. It pulls and pulls, much more than any other middlewight I've ridden. And oh the sound, even from the stock exhaust is music.
It needs a decent DB screen as the windblast is pretty obvious. Other than that, it's a nice piece of kit. Would I buy one ? Personally no, for the same money I would have the new 600RR, which is not quite as focused, and probably has better build quality. However, if I wasn't a Honda fan then I'd go for one over a GSXR/R6/ZX6.
If you haven't ridden one, book a test, it's worth an hour or so of your time, just because it's different....
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the_runt69
16-07-07, 08:45 AM
Waiting for a test ride on the Street triple as I want to go back to a naked bike, Tried my mates 675 and its all i need for commuting the shortish distance to work plus the occansional longer run.
John 675
16-07-07, 09:17 AM
When i first got into bikes i bought a copy of bike magazine and this bike was the first one i saw, i will get one of those bikes ! :smt023
amnesia
16-07-07, 11:31 AM
I had a 675 as a loaner while WIlma was in for service (the advantages of having a bro working at a Triumph dealer). I did almost 100 miles on it.
Its tiny, its fast, its arguably the sexiest bike on the planet and its British. The breaks are sharper than the SV's by a noticable margin, and its very agile.
On the downside...its a tad tall, the clocks are rubbish (tucked under the screen and tiny digits)the screen is almost useless at anything over 70mph (not that I went that fast officer) and I can't afford one. Also I would want to spend about £800 on cosmetics (exhaust, indicators, screen, cowl, probably a gel seat)
As a comparison - although not that useful as no riding was involved...
I have sat on a GSXR1000 and felt more cramped.
I have sat on a 600RR and got straight off because the seat was so uncomfortable.
I have sat on a new R6 and thought it was a touch too tall for me...and the dash is incredibly ugly.
SV650Racer
16-07-07, 11:42 AM
Going to be racing one this comming weekend!. Cant wait as they sound sexy as hell!!!
Going to be racing one this comming weekend!. Cant wait as they sound sexy as hell!!!
Where will you be racing at?
Hope its dry...specially after the torrid weather at Oulton yesterday:(
SV650Racer
16-07-07, 11:50 AM
Where will you be racing at?
Hope its dry...specially after the torrid weather at Oulton yesterday:(
I hope its dry too as i only have the test day to learn the bike!.
Brands Gp circuit this comming weekend. Come and watch if your about!
I hope its dry too as i only have the test day to learn the bike!.
Brands Gp circuit this comming weekend. Come and watch if your about!
Nice one! I might be along with the camera, just need to see if I can get a pass from 'er indoors.
Might even stop by the paddock and say 'ello:D
SV650Racer
16-07-07, 12:01 PM
Nice one! I might be along with the camera, just need to see if I can get a pass from 'er indoors.
Might even stop by the paddock and say 'ello:D
Cool. Plan is to be in a garage this weekend...poss around number 24-25. Come and say Hi if your about:D
Just had a look at the provisional timetable for the weekend...short races but lots of them! Looks like I might have to get that pass!
SV650Racer
16-07-07, 12:19 PM
where did you see the timetable?. Havent got mine through yet!
Jelster
16-07-07, 12:25 PM
Strangely, even though a Jack Russell has longer legs than me, I didn't find it that bad, in fact, I was on either on one flat foot or on the balls of both.
I'd hate to test an SV's brakes again as these were sharp, but not as good as mine (and like I said, my bike is 5 years old and I'd expect a middleweight supersport to be just as good...).
True, it probably is one of the nicest looking bikes around right now, and definitely the best thing that Triumph have done in years. I didn't have any trouble with the clocks, they seemed fine, but the position is so "over the bars" that I did start to get an ache in my neck, looking up all the time. But you'd get used to that.
Like I said before, if it wasn't for the latest 600RR I'd have one if I were in that market. Unfortunately with age (and illness) getting the better of me, I'm more likely to be on a Bonny than a Daytona :smt103
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where did you see the timetable?. Havent got mine through yet!
PM Sent.
Strangely, even though a Jack Russell has longer legs than me, I didn't find it that bad, in fact, I was on either on one flat foot or on the balls of both.
I'd hate to test an SV's brakes again as these were sharp, but not as good as mine (and like I said, my bike is 5 years old and I'd expect a middleweight supersport to be just as good...).
True, it probably is one of the nicest looking bikes around right now, and definitely the best thing that Triumph have done in years. I didn't have any trouble with the clocks, they seemed fine, but the position is so "over the bars" that I did start to get an ache in my neck, looking up all the time. But you'd get used to that.
Like I said before, if it wasn't for the latest 600RR I'd have one if I were in that market. Unfortunately with age (and illness) getting the better of me, I'm more likely to be on a Bonny than a Daytona :smt103
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I must admit that I found the 675 to be too "focused" as well which is why I ended up with its "older" brother, the 955i daytona.
I think if I was in the market for a trackday tool and one came up cheap enough(or I won the lottery) then I would consider the 675 as a serious option...:smt023
SV650Racer
16-07-07, 01:51 PM
Ta for the link!!
chazzyb
16-07-07, 02:30 PM
Unfortunately with age (and illness) getting the better of me, I'm more likely to be on a Bonny than a Daytona :smt103
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Or a Street Triple?
Going to be racing one this comming weekend!. Cant wait as they sound sexy as hell!!!
You'll be up against young Olie the King of Brands then? Danny and I will be there too, see you there....if I get the new clutch fitted in time :D
SV650Racer
16-07-07, 05:25 PM
You'll be up against young Olie the King of Brands then? Danny and I will be there too, see you there....if I get the new clutch fitted in time :D
Cool. Tis going to be a fun weekend hopefully. Not hopeful for an armful of pots as wont have even sat on the bike before Friday and have Michellins to get used to instead of slicks. Just want a decent weekend riding the awesome Gp circuit!
Will see!:smt109
lawson17
16-07-07, 05:30 PM
Cool, I'm going to be there too, I got a new camera I wanna try out and Brands is about 10mins from me! Might see you there?! :smt023
the_runt69
16-07-07, 05:46 PM
Bugger working this weekend or would have loved to have come down, roll on the new job 3 or maybe 2 weekends in 6 instead of 3 out of 4
Cool, I'm going to be there too, I got a new camera I wanna try out and Brands is about 10mins from me! Might see you there?! :smt023
Good time to try the camera out...all the best photo spots are on the GP circuit. I should be out round stirlings and hawthorns for the best part of sat/sun if the weather is good.
lawson17
16-07-07, 06:33 PM
Nice! I'll look out for you! Not that I know what you look like or anything.
I wonder if the rear subframe, seat and exhaust from there 675 could relatively easy be put on the street triple? i'm not a fan of the street triples standard exhaust set up and would prefer the look of the 675 rear end.
Just had a look on the triumph site and they do an Arrow race 3 into 1 exhaust that looks the business.
PS I'll be at Brands all weekend.
PS I'll be at Brands all weekend.
Marshalling then?
Marshalling then?
Yup, looking forward to it. Weather dosen't look to special but i'll keep an eye out for you.
chris
the_runt69
18-07-07, 10:02 PM
Yup, looking forward to it. Weather dosen't look to special but i'll keep an eye out for you.
chris
If I get my way in the new job and get 4 out of 6 weekends off would love to try marshalling. Have you got any details?
H
I'm thinking seriously about my next bike now and would like a Daytona or possibly a street triple. Being 6'2" do you reckon they would fit me? My SV doesn't. Had to put lower pegs on for my knees to fit into the tank! I do find that being tall and lanky with long arms I can sit a lot more vertical so don't get the wrist ache some others do. I've heard this would be one of the main probs with the Daytona. How does the gearbox feel? Read yesterday that they can feel not particularly positive. Would I notice any of these little things compared to my SV (Only bike I've owned and ridden really).
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muffles
03-08-07, 04:37 PM
I'm thinking seriously about my next bike now and would like a Daytona or possibly a street triple. Being 6'2" do you reckon they would fit me? My SV doesn't. Had to put lower pegs on for my knees to fit into the tank! I do find that being tall and lanky with long arms I can sit a lot more vertical so don't get the wrist ache some others do. I've heard this would be one of the main probs with the Daytona. How does the gearbox feel? Read yesterday that they can feel not particularly positive. Would I notice any of these little things compared to my SV (Only bike I've owned and ridden really).
:smile:
Test ride.
HTH :D
SV650Racer
03-08-07, 04:44 PM
The bike felt very tall and slim but roomy with it. The gear change was very positive, but obviously that could vary bike to bike.
The brakes were great and the spread of power good. Not as punchy top end as a typical in line four and still didnt have more grunt than the SV low down, but saying that the bike i am used to isnt a stock SV.
Id say test ride one. At 6"2 test rides are needed.
Jelster
03-08-07, 05:53 PM
Like Sarah says, the bike itself is more roomy than you expect. My mate who I was with (it was his test ride, I just had 20 mins on it) is a tad over 6ft and he found it fine.
However, if you are lanky, eg long arms & legs, you may find that you sit up above the screen, as it's pretty low.
Other than that, it's probably the best SS600 class bike I've ever ridden, but I've yet to ride an '07 600RR, which is, apparently, the dogs danglies of the class.
Test ride, test ride, test ride....
I wouldn't buy another new bike unless I had managed at least 3 hours of test rides previously. It's so easy to get a test these days and you need to experience "the possible suspects" before making up your mind.
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DOH! Was monkeying about on the net the other night and I found a very good deal on a second hand Daytona. Test ride is indeed required, soon as. Time to visit On Yer Triumph methinks.
:)
DOH! Was monkeying about on the net the other night and I found a very good deal on a second hand Daytona. Test ride is indeed required, soon as. Time to visit On Yer Triumph methinks.
:)
As a current Triumph owner I'd go out of my way to avoid OYT. I'll go into details in pm if you need to know why - drop me a line and I'll reply.
I'm not too much into bad-mouthing dealers in public unless they have been dangerously incompetent. This was bad enough for me to never use them, but it wasn't a safety issue.
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