Triumph Daytona 675?

[Chalky.]

Any good? Love the way they look. Perhaps a bit uncomfy.

Think there's a few on here that have them.

£3.5k for an 06 on 3500 miles doesn't seem too bad of a buy? Thoughts?

Cheers

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Bargains to be had if you can hang on 5 months or so. 3.5k for an 06 seems pretty average at the moment.

Watch out for oil consumption issues and that's about it IIRC. It was only really the race ones that dropped valves.
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[MarJay]

Japanese middleweight sportsbikes: Expensive peaky and soulless.

None of those things can really be applied to the 675. Yes they hold their value but that is because they are good bikes. Only real downside is the comfort thing, but apparently its not as bad as it looks.
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[Chalky.]

Cool cheers guys.

I'm in no rush really, still got the rare cbr to get my kicks. Just saw this one come up, but the price isn't amazing as you say.

Perhaps I will get one this winter if I haven't pissed all my money away.

[P.addy]

Never owned one, Sat on one in the local shop, felt a fair bit more "racey" than my Daytona 600..definitely less comfort for me.

Still, the sound and power will soon get you comfy

[swiftb]

Heard nothing but good things about them to be honest, a mate has one and raves about it.

[andys675]

earlier ones have a smaller battery than later shape model, they aren't as good with an alarm, and need regular use of an optimate if the battery isn't fit

[G]

Expensive, not peaky enough and thus even more souless than a Japanese sports 600 .

But good enough bikes, still.
Don't sound as nice as the new r6, nor quite have that 'zing'.

A 'real world' engine mated to a race-focused setup.

[Alex A]

They're very narrow.

[Chalky.]

Cool, I'll have to have a blast on one I reckon and see what's what!

Cheers homies.

[rac3r]

Exhaust valve sticking is another thing to look for I've read
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[WishayKillie]

My brother picked one up a few months ago, £4990, 2100miles, Gunmetal Grey, limited edition celebrating the superstock win or something like that.
Managed to get a wee go on it when he first bought it and a second, longer, go when we done swapsies for a few miles on a ride out.

First impressions on looking at it were that there was no way I was going to fit on it never mind being comfortable. But to my surprise I managed to get all of my 6'3" 16st frame on there without any issues.
Really nice power delivery and I loved the noise from the airbox, what a howl!! Very sharp handling, it just seems to flick from side to side with very little input. Made my 1098s feel like a barge when I got back on it.
Only thing I didn't like was the suspension felt way too soft, but that has probably got more to do with me being a lump than the bike TBH.

So far my brother has had no issues and the "common" problem of oil consumption has never appeared.
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[JP7]

Holy thread revival, I know, but it's only a month old so thought I might get away with it!

I've been thinking of upgrading my Yamaha FZ6 to a more powerful sports bike. I test rode a Daytona 675 last week, and was completely blown away by it! I ended up having it for two hours and didn't want to get off.

When I first got on, being used to a more upright position, it felt really odd sitting so high up and having to lean across and reach down to the handlebars, I'd never known anything like it. I felt very clumsy at first, but once I was going along it felt really good. Having never ridden a triple I didn't know what to expect from it, but there was plenty of torque on tap and it accelerated really strongly in any gear. Until I worked out to shift my bodyweight about I did feel a bit wobbly and vulnerable in corners, but that soon wore off.

It was surprisingly comfy to ride, although my wrists ached a bit when I get off.

I absolutely loved it, I think I will be investing in one of these in the near future!

Chalky, did you manage to get a go out on one?

[LordShaftesbu...]

I'll just leave this here.

https://cdn.bikechatforums.com/files/2011-triumph-daytona-675r-photo.jpg

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[JP7]

Cheers G, I fancy something a bit more torquey and a bit less revvy, to be honest, which kind of rules out bikes like the CBR600RR and GSXR600. The GSXR750 has been recommended to me by a couple of people, so I'm going to have a go on one of those before I decide what I want, I think. I have sat on one and the riding position was a tad comfier, but I'd like to try it out on the road.

[G]

Bigger cc GSXRs definitely worth considering then.
I always felt the blander delivery of the 675 is more suited to a naked bike - but then I find the power delivery of most modern sports 600s pretty bland too.

[craigs23]

Had one a couple of years ago. Nice bikes, lovely looks and sound, but a bit uncomfy for me and the build was a bit shoddy in places. Wouldn't use one day to day, the Japanese are better for that in my opinion, but fine for a bit of fun. Engine was a peach for my limited ability - nice and torquey in comparison to my RR - but preferred the setup and user friendliness of the Honda. More comfy too.

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[Chalky.]

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