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Keir
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PostPosted: 17:30 - 15 May 2006    Post subject: Triumph 955 Daytona & GSXR 6 Reply with quote
without making me sound like a complete nobber, how quick are the Daytonas? I had a little roll on sprint from the lights with one on my gsxr 6 and they faired very similarly.
I would have thought a 955 would be quicker?
Gotta hand it to the bloke though his bike did sound better!

Anyone got the specs on the daytona?
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PostPosted: 17:53 - 15 May 2006    Post subject: Re: Triumph 955 Daytona & GSXR 6 Reply with quote
Once you get to 600cc bikes, difference in speed only really comes into effect after the first gearchange. The trumpet doesn't feel as lively as the Jap litre bikes.

On track I've managed to keep up in a straight line with litre bikes for most of long straights on a down geared 600.
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PostPosted: 19:07 - 15 May 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: 19:09 - 15 May 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
they pitch it as something between a sports tourer and a race rep

its supposed to be more comfy for longer distance than something like gsxr1000 or r1

they arent trying to compete on speed, as they wouldnt beat the gsxr1000 or r1, so they are going for a slightly different market
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MarJay
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PostPosted: 19:15 - 15 May 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
colin1 wrote:
they pitch it as something between a sports tourer and a race rep

its supposed to be more comfy for longer distance than something like gsxr1000 or r1


Laughing

Colin, you obviously haven't ever ridden one!

Anyway... back on topic.

Keir_K3. I used to have a 955i and it was a lovely bike. It was fast, stable and well built. It didn't fall to dust after a few winters like my SV650 did (after 1).

Its probably not as fast as a GSXR600 on a drag strip or on a track, but on the road there isn't much in it. They are heavy for what they are and they don't win any top trumps on power. I loved mine for the look, the sound and the character of the engine.

The brakes were awesome, and the handling was stable, but I think it was physically just a little too large for me. It was aimed somewhere between a Fireblade and a 916, and if you look at the earlier ones, you can see influences of both. Interesting considering the Blade is a 4, the 955 is a triple and the 916 is a twin.

Ultimately they are very good bikes (as most modern bikes are) but you have to be a fan of them to really be able to appreciate one over a generic ZYX600. If you want a bike that goes fast and is light, buy jap. If you want a big bike with a load of character and that is quick enough on the road, then go for the 955i.

Saying that, I probably should have gone for the speed triple! Wink
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