Daytona 675, who has one ?

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

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?

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.

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.

[yorkie_chris]

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

You diminutive wop POS riding fairy

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

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

You diminutive wop POS riding fairy

ha ha ha.

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

ha ha ha.

That's a worse attempt at a comeback than your bikes attempt at an electrical system!

right that'll do for today. Night!

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! ) 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

[the_lone_wolf]

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

[Paul the 6th]

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

You mean I look daft normally and wont look worse on a small bike?

think a 675 would suit you down to the grounk nick

[G]

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.

Originally Posted by Nobbylad

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

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 !!