If Triumph made an SV equivalent, would you consider one? - SV650.org

10-04-12, 09:17 PM

I would love to buy a British bike next time round. Something halfway between a Daytona and a Sprint would suit me down to the ground. I want fairings but I don't want the full tourer; I like sports style but I'm not sure I want the full 675R supersports; I'm not anti-adventure style (Mrs DJ has settled on a V-Strom) but I don't personally want to ride one.

I want a less extreme Daytona, basically I want Triumph to build a nice middleweight triple. What does the mighty org think?

10-04-12, 09:22 PM

street triple?
Or the 675 instead of the 675r?

rictus01 · 10-04-12, 09:34 PM

Triumph done a "half way house" kind of thing a decade ago with the sprint RS, half faired, cheaper suspension that kind of thing, falling between the Daytona and the Sprint ST, but that was all based around the 955cc lump.

Cheers Mark.

10-04-12, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by speedplay

street triple?

I want fairings

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Originally Posted by speedplay

Or the 675 instead of the 675r?

A nice Daytona, if I can find a nice 675 rather than the old 650 or 955 for the right money, is still very tempting. I'm just not sure my back is up to it! That's one of the reasons I love the SV - it looks quite sporty but the riding position isn't too scrunched. Mind you, a 675 with Renthals might fit ok

(goes away planning lottery wins, bank jobs.....)

10-04-12, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rictus01

Triumph done a "half way house" kind of thing a decade ago with the sprint RS, half faired, cheaper suspension that kind of thing, falling between the Daytona and the Sprint ST, but that was all based around the 955cc lump.

Cheers Mark.

That's the one with a face like a curvy, isn't it?

Bibio · 10-04-12, 10:08 PM

it was a toss up between the older 675 and the SV the first time round. i plumbed for the SV and when i took the wife to see it she pointed at the 675 and said that that..

i then pointed at the SV which i had bought and she said YUCK (her favourite word).

but yes i agree that Triumph should consider a not to aggressive faired middle weight.

10-04-12, 10:11 PM

I've been wondering why Triumph don't make one. They've already got the 675cc bikes to base one on, so it wouldn't cost much to develop and would probably be a big seller. I'd certainly consider buying one, though I'd have to sell one of my other Triumphs first!

10-04-12, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by wyrdness

I've been wondering why Triumph don't make one.

They don't need to.
As long as people keep buying the 675 and the street in the numbers that they are selling in, they wont look at filling a gap they don't see as lucrative enough

10-04-12, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DJFridge

I want fairings

A nice Daytona, if I can find a nice 675 rather than the old 650 or 955 for the right money, is still very tempting. I'm just not sure my back is up to it! That's one of the reasons I love the SV - it looks quite sporty but the riding position isn't too scrunched. Mind you, a 675 with Renthals might fit ok

The older 600 and 650 is longer and wider than the 675, far less scrunched up than the 675 too, more relaxed angles with plenty of space.
I looked at the 675 but was'nt able to ride one for long due to the position

Killed my neck and shoulders but still love the bike

10-04-12, 10:31 PM

Should they, maybe, would I buy one, No not now, bigger is better innit?

View Poll Results: If Triumph made a middleweight like an SV, would you buy one?
Yes, can't understand why they don't make one already	16	57.14%
No, I can't understand why they'd bother	8	28.57%
Who cares where it's made, buy an SV or an ER6	4	14.29%
Voters: 28. You may not vote on this poll

10-04-12, 09:17 PM	#1
DJFridge Guest Posts: n/a	If Triumph made an SV equivalent, would you consider one? I would love to buy a British bike next time round. Something halfway between a Daytona and a Sprint would suit me down to the ground. I want fairings but I don't want the full tourer; I like sports style but I'm not sure I want the full 675R supersports; I'm not anti-adventure style (Mrs DJ has settled on a V-Strom) but I don't personally want to ride one. I want a less extreme Daytona, basically I want Triumph to build a nice middleweight triple. What does the mighty org think?

10-04-12, 09:22 PM	#2
speedplay Guest Posts: n/a	Re: If Triumph made an SV equivalent, would you consider one? street triple? Or the 675 instead of the 675r?

10-04-12, 09:34 PM	#3
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: If Triumph made an SV equivalent, would you consider one? Triumph done a "half way house" kind of thing a decade ago with the sprint RS, half faired, cheaper suspension that kind of thing, falling between the Daytona and the Sprint ST, but that was all based around the 955cc lump. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

10-04-12, 10:08 PM	#6
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: If Triumph made an SV equivalent, would you consider one? it was a toss up between the older 675 and the SV the first time round. i plumbed for the SV and when i took the wife to see it she pointed at the 675 and said that that.. i then pointed at the SV which i had bought and she said YUCK (her favourite word). but yes i agree that Triumph should consider a not to aggressive faired middle weight.

10-04-12, 10:11 PM	#7
wyrdness Guest Posts: n/a	Re: If Triumph made an SV equivalent, would you consider one? I've been wondering why Triumph don't make one. They've already got the 675cc bikes to base one on, so it wouldn't cost much to develop and would probably be a big seller. I'd certainly consider buying one, though I'd have to sell one of my other Triumphs first!

10-04-12, 10:31 PM	#10
Bluefish Guest Posts: n/a	Re: If Triumph made an SV equivalent, would you consider one? Should they, maybe, would I buy one, No not now, bigger is better innit?

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