Daytona 675 VS CBR600rr or R6

[RedLine]

Ok, so I'm looking for a new bike and have been doming some model research between the: Triumph Daytona 675, Yamaha YZF-R6, and the Suzuki GSX-R600. Here in Atlanta by far the GSX is the most popular model and an amazing bike. But personally I've always liked the Yamaha. The main reason that I wanted some input (because the R6 vs the GSX-R is a endless ubber biased debate) was this model from Triumph. It seems very capable and like it can compete but it is kinda a harder bike to come by. In fact the only place around that I've been able to see one is at a MV dealer.<br><br>So does anyone have this bike or at lease had some experience with Triumph that can give me some insight?

[nfldbiker]

<div>I don't have any experience with the model but the fact that it'd unique and a cycle world best bike category winner would lean me towards buying it. If you buy a Gixxer or R6 It'll be just another crotch rocket...dare to be different!!!!!</div>

[Realmanken]

<div></div><div>Get the CBR600RR. It offers the best performance of the 3 bikes mentioned here IMHO. More torque and useable power then the R6, a better top end then the Daytona plus you can find a HONDA Dealership to service it almost anywhere you reside on the globe. Youll be more hard pressed to find a local triumph dealer, but where the rubber meets the road its just a better ALL OUT performer then the other 2 bikes hands down no matter which way you look at it.</div><div>Get the CBR!!!</div><br><br>Message Edited by Realmanken on <span class="date_text">05-13-2007</span> <span class="time_text">06:05 PM</span>

[RedLine]

About 2 months ago when I was speculating I would totally agree (especially with all the people I know that have the bike) but luckly for me there are dealers around here that carry them all. And the R6 for three laps was my fastest bike (of coarse the it I wasn't taking all the bikes t. The Daytona is a litter harder to find so I have yet to even throw a leg over one yet.

[balbino]

<div>I rode the new 600RR and it is the best 600 out right now. The powerband was amazing. Its also very expensive. Personally I wouldn't do the 675 though ive never ridden one.</div>

[NYCducatista]

<div>I sold my 749, got the Red D675 (waiting for that black 1098S but can't be without a bike for the summer). If you don't want to look like every other squid out there, get the Triumph. They may be more money to fix than the others (not as much as my old '05 749), but the sound of that triple, the looks of the bike, and exclusivity are a plus. The bike is way better than the other two in street riding, since it's powerband is lower in the rev range were street riding is done. Don't listen to what the new magazines said, MCN still had the 2007 675 at the top of the Supersport group. Yeah it may top out at 160, but if you care about that then you ARE a squid. Plus on the race track it is a great bike, especially with a 520 chain conversion, and a tooth and sprocket change.</div>

[RedLine]

It's taken like two weeks to get one here to test and OMG the 675 is a beast (not to say the others are not). I don;t know where the second guessing of the powerband came from but the bike is very forgiving of the gear your in. unlike the 600rr or the R6 this bike isn't as reliant on an &quot;perfect gear&quot; to maximize torque. And NYCducatista is right, the sound alone made everyone else in the store turn when it revved.<br><br>But... the cost of repair and maintanence is an issue. The dealer said to expext pricing for repair between Kawasaki and Ducati for repair. Also since I'm 6'3 the overall size and hieght is excellent. Not to mention that with $700 in factory options it can shave 75 lbs plus off it's 360lbs weight.<br><br>REally the only hesitation comes from limit of parts. If a major city only has 3 dealers and 2 speacialization shops, that's a bit scary. There are more MV Agusta and Aprilia shops than Triumph here. Outside that the bike is awsome.<br><br>Does any have suggestions for still maintaining quality but shaving some cost. (I know that calibration, setup and computer tunes are non-avoidable) but other than oil changes on bikes like these, how much would you trust yourself to learn to do at home?

[RedLine]

PS:<br><br>Riding this one is more than weekends, wheelies, dyno charts and factory listed specs. The bike I choose will be a daily rider next to my 350Z. And like the Z I'm looking for power AND ridability. Although I want to be able to, I'm not going to be on the track everyday.

[TBSstunta]

If you are handy with a wrench you should be able to do the lions-share of the maintenace yourself. Triumphs are stone reliable so you really wont be needing much in the way of parts. The warehouse is down in Newnan so everything ships from there. Go for it, you won't be disappointed.

[RedLine]

<br><blockquote><hr>TBSstunta wrote:<br>If you are handy with a wrench you should be able to do the lions-share of the maintenace yourself. Triumphs are stone reliable so you really wont be needing much in the way of parts. The warehouse is down in Newnan so everything ships from there. Go for it, you won't be disappointed.<br><hr></blockquote><br><br><br>Thanks,<br><br>The more I think about the bikes in that series the more I like the Triumph. Newnan is pretty close so even If I for some reason needed factory parts/upgrades/options I could probally get them next day (2 maybe, if I order late). With set-up, taxes, cost, ect. I'll get the bike right at/below $10k. As far as bang for the buck I'm pretty much sold. And the bike is looks great (although I'm still very attracted to the styling of the R6 and CBR, the angles on those bikes are mean).<br><br><img width="225" height="151" src="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2006models/2006-Triumph-Daytona675e.jpg&amp;imgrefurl=http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2006models/2006-Triumph-Daytona675Triple.htm&amp;h=768&amp;w=1024&amp;sz=35&amp;hl=en&amp;star t=9&amp;um=1&amp;tbnid=Byg0JGG3aIc5PM:&amp;tbnh=113&amp;tbnw=150&amp;p rev=/images%3Fq%3Ddaytona%2B675%26imgsz%3Dxxlarge%26svn um%3D10%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26client%3 Dsafari%26rls%3Den%26sa%3DG" alt="Milford Sound in New Zealand"><br><br><img height="151" width="225" src="http://www.pure-triumph.com/images/sce/Daytona%20675%20Desktop%20b.jpg" alt="Milford Sound in New Zealand">

[Ti_Ten_R]

<div></div><div><br></div><blockquote><div><hr>RedLine wrote:<br> Not to mention that with $700 in factory options it can shave 75 lbs plus off it's 360lbs weight.<br><br><hr></div></blockquote><p> </p><p>Sorry. But this is BS. If the dealor told you this, I'd go somewhere else. A ti or carbon slip on might shave 7 lbs.... But 75 lbs would require replacing just about everything. Carbon body work, BST carbon wheels, full ti exhaust... You are looking at about $7000 for just that, and it might take 20 lbs of the bike.... </p><p>The 675 is a great looking bike. It would be my first choice, and then the new CBR600RR.... </p><div><br></div><div>Chris</div><div> </div>

[RedLine]

<br><blockquote><hr>Ti_Ten_R wrote:<br><div></div><div><br></div><blockquote><div><hr>RedLine wrote:<br> Not to mention that with $700 in factory options it can shave 75 lbs plus off it's 360lbs weight.<br><br><hr></div></blockquote><p> </p><p>Sorry. But this is BS. If the dealor told you this, I'd go somewhere else. A ti or carbon slip on might shave 7 lbs.... But 75 lbs would require replacing just about everything. Carbon body work, BST carbon wheels, full ti exhaust... You are looking at about $7000 for just that, and it might take 20 lbs of the bike.... </p><p>The 675 is a great looking bike. It would be my first choice, and then the new CBR600RR.... </p><div><br></div><div>Chris</div><div> </div><br><hr></blockquote><br><br><br>yeah I checked it out and he was mistaken. But that was my fault to believe outragous numbers like that anyway.

[NYCducatista]

<div>75lbs is impossible for $700, for almost any amount under $100K. You can get the Arrow full system, for $1200 or so, that shaves of 10lbs about. I kept my bike stock except fot an Evo Tech tail tidy. Bike still sounds and looks better than those generic Japanese 600cc I-4's. But it's not a bike I plan on keeping that long, I'm just waiting for the Black 1098S. Although I'd buy the naked Speed Triple 1050 for a keeper.</div>

[RedLine]

The bike does look great, I'm guessing your looking for a bigger performance bike if your in the market for the Ducati. (By the way that is one of the best looking bikes I've ever seen.) After some research the most (the I would put in the bike) would shave about 20-25lbs. And that is including an exhaust, seat, and wheels replacements. But seeing as how the bike already well balanced and light, I doubt that that would even really be needed. Did you have any problems with the bike, or just a personal preference toward something bigger?

[SV_Rider]

I've never been on a 675. But I did ride the Sprint ST 1050, and it was great. Id take 3 cylinders over 4 any day.<br><div></div>

[CW1Cernicky]

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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-no-proof: yes">I can’t tell you what your going to read about in the next couple of issues but I know you’re going to like it. What I can tell you is I’ve spent a few day’s on a few different race tracks and quite a few hundred miles on the 675 and it is a great bike and no it’s not like every other one. Goes hand in hand with there not being a dealer on every corner…I like corners <xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>

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[RedLine]

<blockquote><hr>CW1Cernicky wrote:<br><div><br><p><span>I can’t tell you what your going to read about in the next couple of issues but I know you’re going to like it. What I can tell you is I’ve spent a few day’s on a few different race tracks and quite a few hundred miles on the 675 and it is a great bike and no it’s not like every other one. Goes hand in hand with there not being a dealer on every corner…I like corners </span></p><br><p><b><span>MC </span></b></p></div><br><hr></blockquote><br><br><br>The triple (in differnt vains) is all-over the place recently, or maybe I'm just starting to pay attention. I've put in a order request for the bike. I want it in red or black which for some reason are the rarest colours on it...Maybe they thought the Scorched Yellew or Carbon grey would be more popular on it.

[TatankaPete]

I like all three. The Honda is a typically excellent Honda streetbike. You'll love it. The R6 is beguiling with its good looks but the motor is way-peaky and sort of sucks unless you install a PowerCommander. So I'd get the Triumph just to be riding something different. It looks great and has tons of streetable torque.

[suthrnstyl]

<div>I've had a D675 for about a year and a half. I couldn't be happier with it. I got every option and aftermarket part I could find. Everytime I ride with someone new all they talk about is how impressed they are, as am I. I wouldn't trade it for any other sport bike, regardless of make. I haven't had any problems or issues with it, and of course the chances of pulling up to a light and having another Triumph pull up next to you is very slim. I have ridden since I was a child and can't say enough good things about this bike. Also....www.Britishcustoms.com has a pretty extensive selection of accessories and parts for this bike.</div>