Thoughts and Opinions on Triumph Daytona 675

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For past 8 months I been exploring the 600cc land. Looking at bikes, looking at their respected feedback and reviews and looking up bunch of youtube videos, to see what is what. One of the options that's pretty reasonably priced. The starting price for Daytona 675 (non 675R version) is $13k CAD + TAX/Other.

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Here are some standards that come with 675:


  1. ABS
  2. Adjustable Suspensions
  3. Immobiliser
  4. Mass centralisation
  5. Programmable rev lights
  6. Slip-assist clutch (slipper clutch)
  7. TPMS ready
  8. Wheel Pinstripes (nothing fancy for this one, but a nice bonus)

The bike does put out less power than say a Kawasaki ZX6R, but it has plenty of power with it's 128Hp (94kW) 675cc in-line 3 engine. Overall I think that the Triumph Daytona 675 is pretty nice and solid build bike, only problem I found is lack of dealer support around Ontario. I live in Brampton and closest dealers to me are Sturgress Cycle (Hamilton, ON aprx: 32km) and GP Bikes (Whitby, ON aprx: 37km)

What would you guys say about the Daytona 675? My other choice for a 600cc is Honda CBR600RR preferably 2006-2008 version as I do not like the frontal look on the new 600RR, I prefer the old Fireblade look.
 
I don't know anything about 600s, but I know a bit about Triumphs. No problem with dealer support. Today's trumpets are as reliable as any other brand. The usual, consumable parts are easy to come by. Sturgess and GP are both good shops, and they'll each provide you with an excuse to ride.

Of all the 600s, the Daytona is the prettiest to my eye. It sounds as if you've already made up your mind. Have a great time.
 
Jayell said:
I don't know anything about 600s, but I know a bit about Triumphs. No problem with dealer support. Today's trumpets are as reliable as any other brand. The usual, consumable parts are easy to come by. Sturgess and GP are both good shops, and they'll each provide you with an excuse to ride.

Of all the 600s, the Daytona is the prettiest to my eye. It sounds as if you've already made up your mind. Have a great time.
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Thanks for the details. The way I was looking at Triumph is the way I look at KTM, Ducati, Aprilia, MV Agusta motorcycles. I know of only one KTM dealer for example around here Ready KTM in Mississauga. But after reading many reviews and looking up youtube reviews everyone says the bike is solidly build and that Triumph makes very good engines.

I have no sat or ridden on this bike, but again from reviews heard it's a hybrid between Yamaha R6 (performance) + CBR600RR (comfort) = Daytona 675.
 
I LOVE mine.

Its lighter, narrower, and handles way better than any other 600 supersport i have personally ridden.
Gets a ton of looks and compliments as well.

Also sounds amazing with the Arrow exhaust.
 
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Ergonomics is a important factor you should look for. The Cbr 600 is small for me ( 6'2'') and I guess the triumph is a little bigger... But not that much for me anyways... I will be happy with the power output of any bike in the 600 class nowadays IMO. The key is find the one that fits you fine...
 
These are excellent bikes. Most bikes now a days are quite good, there is a reason why these are popular. Great all around machine, but on the small side if your in the 6'2+ category
 
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172Driver said:
Get the 675... when the street looses its appeal you will have a great race bike!
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Out of curiosity would you say it's worth to pay extra $2000 for the 675R model?
The only difference that are being listed are:


  1. Carbon fiber cockpit infills
  2. Quickshifter
  3. Rear hugger & front mudguard
  4. Removable number plate & indicators

The only nice thing I find about the 675R is the quickshifter. I don't really understand what they're referring to with rear/front hugger/mudguard given they look identical and have this two on both 675 and 675R unless the R's hugger/guard is carbonfiber. And with removable number plates I get the idea the 675R is more suited for track.

I don't know a quickshifter isn't that big of a deal to be honest, and I can put that $2000 on full system exhaust.

Edit: Never mind, it also has Brambo brakes and OHLINS parts
 
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smergy said:
These are excellent bikes. Most bikes now a days are quite good, there is a reason why these are popular. Great all around machine, but on the small side if your in the 6'2+ category
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Thank you for feedback. I'm on the short site 5'7" @ 150lb
 
rod_ramone said:
Ergonomics is a important factor you should look for. The Cbr 600 is small for me ( 6'2'') and I guess the triumph is a little bigger... But not that much for me anyways... I will be happy with the power output of any bike in the 600 class nowadays IMO. The key is find the one that fits you fine...
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From most reviews Triumph is said to be small bike, not intended for people with significant weight or height. I'm 5'7" @ 150lb so I should be fine.
 
miggs said:
I LOVE mine.

Its lighter, narrower, and handles way better than any other 600 supersport i have personally ridden.
Gets a ton of looks and compliments as well.

Also sounds amazing with the Arrow exhaust.
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Would you recommend just getting the 675 or the 675R? The are very little going for the R, maybe carbon fiber here and there and the quickshifter. But with $2000 I could get a full system exhaust instead.

Edit: Never mind, the R has Brambo & OHLINS parts so it is worth the extra $2000
 
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The R is good value with the ohlins and a few other bits you get for track riding, but if you don't think you'll ever ride track standard model is fine
 
Class leader IMO, and if you can swing it, definitely get the R version! You get a whole lot of high end suspension and carbon for far far less then it will cost to upgrade later ;) The standard KYB is reportedly much better on the second gen D675, but its still not Ohlins good...
 
unless you're balling out of control the 675 is not a great track bike.. It's light and flicks amazing but as soon as it goes down ... $$$ Parts are expensive and takes longer to get them usually.. I just sold my 675r.. Amazing bike don't get me wrong, probably the sexiest of it's class .. (Pre 2012) I don't like the look of the lights on the newer ones..
 
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unless you're balling out of control the 675 is not a great track bike.. It's light and flicks amazing but as soon as it goes down ... $$$ Parts are expensive and takes longer to get them usually.. I just sold my 675r.. Amazing bike don't get me wrong, probably the sexiest of it's class .. (Pre 2012) I don't like the look of the lights on the newer ones..
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Yep so I heard. Kind of a reason I been brushing 675/675R aside, is of parts. Only reason I would go for a honda is because there is parts for Honda bikes everywhere, no matter if you broke down in States or here. Problem is I hate the new 600RR front look, if the current gen 600RR's had the same front as 1000RR I would not hesitate to get one, unless I go for 2006-2008 600RR's which have same look as the 1000RR/Fireblade.

I would just move to 1000RR but living in Brampton the insurance on that will kill me given I'm only 23 at moment with M2. But I will be upgrading in next 4-5 years so I will be past 25 age marks.
 
You can pick up good quality aftermarket carbon bits for cheap. I just got the hugger, cockpit fills and exhaust cover for less than $350us.
OEM quickshifter you can buy for around $400 new from GP bikes.

Standard brakes are good enough for street use with some more aggressive pads, and stainless brake lines are standard on all models.

I don't plan on tracking this bike so the standard KYB suspension is plenty good for daily use.
 
miggs said:
You can pick up good quality aftermarket carbon bits for cheap. I just got the hugger, cockpit fills and exhaust cover for less than $350us.
OEM quickshifter you can buy for around $400 new from GP bikes.

Standard brakes are good enough for street use with some more aggressive pads, and stainless brake lines are standard on all models.

I don't plan on tracking this bike so the standard KYB suspension is plenty good for daily use.
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I'm not planning on tracking the bike. Nor do I see the need in carbon fiber stuff, sure looks better and slightly less weight but meh, it's not a big thing for me. The nice touch
on the 675R is the red frame part really.

Or I just follow a friends advice and get a 05-06 GSXR 600 and have him swap the motor to a 750 :D
 
Well i do have an 04 gsxr for sale if you wanna go the motor swap route. Haha
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