Triumph TT600

palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

Hey.
I've seen a few TT600's going quite cheap lately, fairly low miles and very clean.

Whats people opinions please?
I've heard they have amazing handling, and bad low rev fuelling but thats it.

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-TRIUMPH-TT600-BLUE_W0QQitemZ200066659702QQihZ010QQcategoryZ36093QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

cheers
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Rookie · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Feb 2005 Karma :

The bad fuelling was sorted entirely in I think 2002, and it was pretty much sorted by a free remapping from Triumph in the earlier models.

From what I can see they're good bikes, and just as good as the Jap counterparts, just with a less sporty look. Despite the unsporty look, they are sporty, and that's why I decided against one - I'll be doing too much motorway milage and touring.

gavin · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jul 2005 Karma :

handling is better than most of the same age, fuelling problems are pretty well sorted now. lots of tunes available off the net.

try https://www.t595.net/ or www.daytona600.org
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palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

would it be better to spend 2k on a nice 600, than spend it on a 400?

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palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

insurance is /that/ much of a biggy, theres ways i can get round it.

anyone know the insurance group though? im guessing 12/13?

craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

14, I think.

I see it as the bike that always played second fiddle to the Jap versions, especially the CBR600 which it seemed to try and want to be. Improved with the 650, if you like the looks, great handling, bit of "Britain, Britain, Little Britain" about it.

If I was in the market, I'd probably buy a Speed Four instead. Ticks more boxes.

I wouldn't buy one over a 400 though Wink

palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

i want one that i can keep for a couple of years, im worried id get bored of a 400, but a quirky 600 would keep me amused.

craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

I got bored of a Fireblade, a quirky 400 keeps me amused. Confused

I guess I'm a bit strange...

palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

your 400 would keep anyone amused i think Shocked

what are the tt's like for holding their value?

just had a look in 'what bike 2006' and the speed 4 is group 12, surely a fairing cant put it up 2 groups? and the 955 is group 14..

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colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

you buy a tt600 for the handling but the engine isnt quite as good as other 600 sports bikes of similar age. I tried a 2000 TT600 and two 2001 tt600s.

The 2000 is very peaky no mid range. its not just a fuel map thing, its due to the cams. Fine for the track not so good on the road.

The engine really benefits from being warmed up before riding off, throttle response is a bit jerky at low revs when cold.

I think they are great value for the money particularly on ebay.

I particularly like the twitchy handling which gives the feel of a smaller bike. A lot of 600s are very stable, which is fine for high speed stuff (100mph+) but not so good creating a thrill at lower speeds (60-80).

To get the same thrill from a more stable bike i had to ride a bit faster.

If you are determined to ride exceedingly fast a lot, you might prefer something less twitchy.

I have a tt600 2001, that has been set up on a dyno with a tuneboy (like using a powercommander but better). This smooths out the power delivery but its still not perfect.

I never tried a 2002 or later model so dont know if they are much smoother or not

If you get a 400 for the same money, you will get something with higher mileage which is older, which is an older design, which has been owned by a young lad who may or may not know about maintenance.

In particular honda sports 400s suffer from electrical problems which arent a worry if you know how to fix them, but if you dont, its money to the garage.

TT600s seem to be owned by more careful owners in my opinion (although not me).

Id prefer a speed four, as the detuned engine would suit my riding style better as it would give me more torque at low revs, but when i was buying there werent any speed fours on ebay in my price range.

I may grow into the high rev riding style if i become more confidant and reckless.

also tt600 is lower insurance than other sports 600s, 13 rather than 14
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palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

Thanks for all the replies.

I'm torn between 3 bikes now realy, the tt being one of them.
Can't realy make my mind up realy until im in the position to buy, and thats not going to happen yet.

It is a very pretty bike Drooling

imabikr · Scooby Slapper Joined: 10 Oct 2006 Karma :

Hi Palmer,

I'll beat Colin to it. Although you should really wait for his reply to as he's given me a lot of help with my TT600.

As a commuter its possibly not ideal, the fueling issues have been sorted but it still like the higher rev's best.

It's as fast as i think I’ll ever need, and would only go up to a bigger bike for the physical size factor in another few years. I find it comfortable and can quiet happily go for a good few hours without any aches or pains, although with my bike i do only get between 110 and 120 miles per 17 liter tank (depending on how I’m riding). I have been caught out a few times when the speed has crept up, but the breaks more than make up when you need to shave it off quickly.

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

one thing i forgot to mention
a dual colour tt600 which is registerd 2001, is a 2000 model and will have the extreme cams which result in no mid range

so go for all blue rather than silver and blue
all yellow rather than yellow and black
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dumpsta · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 24 Jul 2006 Karma :

i have a yellow and black tt600 2001. This bike is fantastic! the handling is brilliant and it just as quick as my old mans cbr600 2002 and beats my bro thundercat in a straight line and the twistys i love my tt but rip the big tt stickers off as it looks so much cleaner without them
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

I rode an '02 TT once and I absolutely hated the power delivery, it wasn't a throttle, it was a switch, so on-offy that it drove me mad.

Made me instantly hate the bike, whatever else it might have had going for it. Not that I could find anything else actually, apart from them usually being cheaper than the equivalent CBR. Probably cos it looks like one that's melted a bit.

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

they do have a fueling problem but this can be sorted out using fuel maps. I have the speed four which is the naked version, I love the power and the way it runs I think it's like a 2-stroke very high reving all the power is in the top of the revs, I don't think I spend much time 11k rpm on a sunday Twisted Evil

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colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

actually, they speed four is detuned, so has less high end power and more mid range than a tt600, along with other sports bikes.

the 2000 tt600 is very peaky with no mid range and everything comes in in a rush at high revs 11k or so, much more than later tt600s or speed fours

I spend more of my time at low or mid revs, so a detuned engine would be better for me.