Daytona 675, who has one ?
 

triumph daytona 675.
07 or 08 or 09 plate which one have you rode ?
what are they like to ride / own ?
could post on 675 forum but they would say good.
any suggestions would help.
please don't suggest any other bike only views on a 675.
or i just might part exchange for a new sv650s.

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not heard many bad things but some do use oil and you have to keep an eye on it.
a mate destroyed his crankshaft because he didnt check it.
apart from that he still has it and loves it :smt023

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I've had 2 short spins on them but not an exhaustive test ride so don't take this as gospel.

They shift a bit. They've got almost the same right from the bottom as the SV, but then they really get going.
Handles great with all stock settings.
Geometry is aggressive as hell, it has already turned when you're thinking about the corner.
Sounds crap at tickover but great when you give it a handful even with stock can.
The brakes are great.

But, too small for me. If I was in the market for a sportsbike as a road bike I'd pick a bigger one.

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Test rode an 08, found it way more focussed than the SV and couldn't bear the thought of trying to commute on one...which was a pity cos I really like the look of them

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would the 2010 plate have ironed out the problems ?

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What problems? Oil burning? That's only a problem if you don't check oil!

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I think the engines are actually identical, so not really. But then as Chris says... Just check the thing :)

I've not rode one unfortunately (have to be 25 to test ride round here) but have sat on them and OMG ill bet its not nice on anything over a few miles, I thought the RSV-R was hard on the wrists but this feels like it would be worse, Wrists would probably hate you a lot!

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Gr33k you are probably only person on here who could ride one and not look more daft than normal!

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A friends got one and he's had quite a few issues with the exhaust valve (as in their version of the 'EXUP' valve), I think he had two or three sets of downpipes under warranty (its part and parcel of them). I can't recall exactly which year he had but he was apprehensive about it going out of warranty... Might well be sorted on later versions.

Druid

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Im not sure if that is a complement or an insult. You mean I look daft normally and wont look worse on a small bike? Or Because its a small bike id look like I fit it better, where others wouldn't? :rolleyes:

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;)


I'm not the biggest of chaps and it feels way too small for me. SRAD feels to fit better.
And they just look so small.
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Ah get ya. I know you like to... have a laugh at me from time to time so im not always sure how you intend things ha ha. It seems many modern sports bikes are getting smaller. Shame none of them really interest me. heh.

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Only from time to time? I am not trying hard enough!

You diminutive wop POS riding fairy :)

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ha ha ha. :cool:

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That's a worse attempt at a comeback than your bikes attempt at an electrical system! :-({|=

right that'll do for today. Night!

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I've got an 2006 which I used to ride on the the road and now is full time race bike.

Main differences between 06-08 and 09-10 is:

Styling tweaks
Slightly higher redline
Monobloc Nissin calipers
High+low speed compression on forks
Taller first gear
hydraulic cam chain tensioner
Loom has plug and play quickshifter connection

Probably a few more, but can't think off the top of my head!

People always complain about the oil thing, but I haven't noticed mine using much if any! I only have 5000km on the clock, but about 3000km have been track only kms, so it hasn't been babied. Like YC says, check your oil regularly and it will never be a problem!

Riding position is much of a muchness. If you sit bolt upright and ride around like your pushing a shopping trolley (like most riders do! :wink:) your wrists will ache. But then they will on any sportsbike! If you lean forwards and bend you elbows so your forearms are perpendicular to the bars, then it's fine. I covered loads of miles without any hassles. You have to adapt to the bike, rather than trying to ride it like you old one and complaining that it is a failing of the bike.

The motor is great. I can hold on to a gear higher than a lot of the 600's on the track and can also get pretty good drive by comparisson as well. Top end, it loses out - especially to the R6, but in real world terms, you won't ever get there!

Finish wise, mine is holding up pretty well - especially for a 4 year old bike and that is ridden in all weathers. Admittedly I haven't had the salting problems like the UK, but the finish on everything is still looking mint (except for the self inflicted scratches etc.)

Handling wise it is very aggressive. Lot of road riders ease off on this by dropping the forks. It has similar geometry to a 250GP bike! By comparison pretty much all the SS600s have around 10mm more trail than the 675. I have had a bit of suspension rework done on the front forks as the geometry is so sharp that heavy trail braking makes the front liable to tuck. Again, this isn't an issue at all on the road or even track until you really get on it!

Not sure what else to say! If you have any questions, fire away!

Cheers
Luke

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They are small, such is the trend of modern sports bikes...

Superb bike, I had the 2008 model and everything about it was sharp and focussed. Engine is a peach, pulls smoothly from tickover with just enough top end rush to make it exciting while keeping the mid range that makes the triple what it is. Chassis is very sportsbike, you sit forward over the bars and it feels very narrow, more Ducati than Jap sports bike.

I had minor quality issues, an indicator bolt fell off riding it home from the dealer and one of the pillion peg bolts was cross threaded from new, but reports of excessive oil usage are blown out of all proportion. Obviously not the most comfortable bike for long distance but no sportsbike is on a par with a proper touring bike

Overall superb bike, but too focussed on the road for me, hence after the accident I bought the KTM

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think a 675 would suit you down to the grounk nick :)

http://www.larsonsworld.com/images_b...2_minimoto.jpg

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When I was looking for my a new bike I was torn between the 675 and the 600rr.

The dealer I bought my bike from deals in both, and the sales consultant is an honest chap who I bought my first bike from and my FIL has bought several bikes from.

In then end I went for the 600rr.

The 675 is a damn sexy bike but even the dealer mentioned reliability issues as 'they all do that' and 'its part and parcel of triumph ownership'.

The dealer demo bike had 1400 miles on the clock, its also had an orange engine management light on, which is apparently common?

Then theres the oil problems some use loads, some use hardly any. Lots of people say theres never uses any but at the same time I have been out with someone who checked their oil before going out for a 300 mile ride, then getting it home and there it being on the low marker. There is someone on here who at a trackday once asked is it normal for a bike to use 1 ltr of oil per 1000 miles... it was a 675.

Its also a very tall and thin bike I found and my girlfriend found it hard to get on the back when we tried one.

Heart for me said triumph, head said 600rr. I wanted a reliable bike without any suprise bills.

I will get a triumph when I can afford to have set backs though, maybe even my next bike.

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Not ridden one, but have sat on one .... and got this impression .... again disappointed cos they look great .... very small though ... and the thought of sticking a top box on the back even made me shiver !! :eek:

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SV or Daytona? Odd sort of either or tbh.

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I test rode one last year and liked it but thought it felt very thin/cramped and very light, I thought it was fast but not mind blowingly.

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I own one and have done so for 2 years. It's a 07 bike on a 08 plate.

Insanely fast, focused and predictable, a joy to ride, and mine has been 100% reliable. I've just replaced the battery. The exup valve sticks and squeaks which can be irritating, and I know of a few where the valve has been replaced or even removed. My bike does not burn oil but that's because I thrashed it from the off. None of this 3K max rpm malarkey:cool: It is important to keep an eye on the oil though, just as you would on any bike, and I can think of a few SV owners on here who have had serious problems cos they didn't.

Others have commented on it being small - well yes it is I spose. Very light and flickable, and I can get through very narrow gaps in the traffic. The size takes a bit of getting used to. As our NZ correspondent writes, if you bend your elbows and take the weight off your wrists you won't get a problem. I can honestly say that I can ride my bike all day and not ache. I changed the seat for a gel seat - it is NOT softer than the standard plak but on a long run it offers more support, important if you have a bony ass (like me;)). G wrote up top that he found it hard to take a pillion - well it's not exactly designed for passengers. He describes some serious issues but to be honest G it's hearsay and I can confirm that I haven't had any of those issues with mine.

I also changed the can to a TOR and it sounds really sweet.

I didn't like the Supercorsa tyres that came stock but that's personal preference.

The lights are pretty feeble, change the bulbs.

I haven't done anything much to the suspension. It's a bit hard but I'm used to it. I don't do track stuff so it makes little difference to me.

The paintwork is OK after 2 years, it's still bright and shiny. I have a litle bit of furred alloy but that as cos I didn't hose it down after a winter ride.

My ownership experience is overwhelmingly positive.

Here it is new:

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And now:

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Sweet ..... I've sat on one .... hell the original seat is hard ....and I expect the pillion one gets pretty hot !!! :-)

I've love one as a toy .... but I'm far too tight to have 'a toy' sat outside !!! :-)

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Good bikes, love them. Later models produced about another 3-5bhp due to the redline and internal changes.


What do these go for brand new these days out of interest? (waves fingers and brand new Nelli for £6k for a similar but better looking triple (similar power, more torque)) ;)

Comeon, you expect me to say it these days, like Greeky with his Falco :lol:

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Had a wee go on one a couple of years back.
All be it my mates track bike with a V5. MENTAL!
His was stock apart from a full arrow system.
Very focused bike indeed, phenominal handling, confidence inspiring to a point, but over step the mark and it'll bite.
Like others have said though, it's not the worlds most comfortable of rides (Ed will probably disagree as he's used to it :D)
I found it very hard on the wrists and a too narrow for my athletic torso :rolleyes:
If i were a few stone lighter i'd seriously look into getting one, but trying to shoe horn a triple out of my ar$e when i turn up at a local meet isn't my idea of fun ;)

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Have a read of this: http://www.visordown.com/road-tests/...v-r6/4825.html

Although the top ends I don't necessarily agree with as a mate of mine has got his R6 doing 175mph

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To be fair though Ed it looks like you've yet to experience most of them...

;)

:-dd

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I wouldn't either.

The R6 has been tested at a true 170mph, which is epic really considering the power. Mines got similar power, but only about a 160-165mph top end.

This year though we're off to France again, but when in Germany, i'll give his R6 a damn good go. I think i'll have it up to top end, but he'll actually have the top speed bike.

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My 600rr 'speedo' has seen more than 170mph but sadly as cool as that looks it doesn't mean the bike has actually managed that figure.

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There is an identical bike I see around here most weeks ..... just saw it an minute ago which prompted me to say ...

(I'm sat in Hampton Hill as we speak) :eek:

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Queue...

My SV saw 145mph...... :smt081 ;)

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I just bought one recently 2ndhand for mostly track use as i still have the sv - i dont have it long enough to comment on reliability issues but i agree with most of what is said above - the brief rides i've had on it highlighted that it seems insanely quick compared to the sv everywhere, even from low revs but also has a ridiculous riding position (low narrow angled bars) which would be ok on track but not so much on the road - i will probably change the bars for something with more width and angles that i like - the engine management light was on but i readjusted the exhaust valve as per the manual and it has now gone out (i think somebody had messed about with it before i bought the bike)
By the way it sound really good even with stock exhaust but even better with something less restrictive. The reason i bought one was because looking at dyno graphs i thought it might be an easier transition from the sv with similar power/torque at low/mid revs but then goes way beyond and its something a little bit different as i've never see any around here

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:lol:

I laughed :wink: