Daytona 675, who has one ?

SV or Daytona? Odd sort of either or tbh.

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.

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 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.

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And now:

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 !!!

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

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 )
I found it very hard on the wrists and a too narrow for my athletic torso
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

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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Originally Posted by Ed

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

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

Originally Posted by SUPERSTARDJ01

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

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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Originally Posted by SUPERSTARDJ01

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

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.