new triumph daytona - anyone got one yet?

Originally Posted by Swiss

So have I.

Frikkin brilliant, a bit skittish for my liking as the roads weren't what you would call sliky smooth but I guess you might be able to tweak the settings a bit and soften it up.

Awesome bike though, but it wasn't quite enough to tempt me from the 955i, but you will have to believe me when I tell you it was damn close.

Hmmmm... Mine was indeed marvellous - all it had been hyped to be and more!
Why they put the top 3 gears in though, I just don't know!? (I only really used the first 3 and still managed to get well into 3 figures!
Handles like a dream and those brakes - JEEZ LOUISE!!

HOWEVER!

I'm a normal, proper height for a man (just over 6') and after 45-50 minutes on the bike, I was in agony! My wrists hurt, my back hurt, my bum hurt, my knees hurt! I'd have been more comfortable after spending that time on a racK!

I was allowed to have a 2 hour or so test ride on it but I only used the 45 minutes or so of it because of that fact.

It's also rather impractical as it has NO storage space at all! Neither do my leathers, so I'd have to be carrying a bag all the time so I have my wallet and phone with me which is just not on!

All in all - a great bike...

If you're a short-**** and have pockets in your leathers!

From reviews i've read and people i know who've test ridden it, its a bit focused for the road, but great for a trackbike

A chap who parked next to me at the British GP was on a 675. It was tiny, and looked uncomfortable but he loved it. The seat looks so skinny and thin though, its like a little baking tray!

The feature they did in Bike about it said it was awesome to ride, and every review I've read of it says its awesome but I reckon it would be a nightmare to own if you wanted it kept looking / riding like new. BUT, if you can afford to buy a brand new bike and you just want the pleasure of riding it before getting the next best thing to come along its probably great! For most of us who will keep a bike for a good few years its probably a bit of a moneypit!

I'd have one just for the sound.

Ain't the quickest but is one of the most expensive given the lack if discounts and difficulty getting one and I'd question the build.

Still I'd forgive all that for the noise. Only heard it on videos mind! Would love to hear one in the flesh - preferably with me riding it.

They're making a 675 speed triple I hear?

[Quiff Wichard]

Originally Posted by Razor

They're making a 675 speed triple I hear?

voices-- YOU hear voices.!!

Originally Posted by Quiff Wichard

voices-- YOU hear voices.!!

Yes they're the ones that tell me not to feed you!

BTW keep an eye out for the 675 race series next year!

chris

[Quiff Wichard]

Originally Posted by Razor

Yes they're the ones that tell me not to feed you!

Touche ...

Originally Posted by Razor

They're making a 675 speed triple I hear?

Sort of - saw one on the front cover of MCN a few weeks ago, though I thinks it's a litre version, which looks very similar except it has the twin, hi-level stubby cans you get on the speed triple.