Daytona 675

[ChefQ]

Hello all I am new to this site. Anyway anyone have any time and/thoughts about the 06 daytona 675?

[RYBO]

I have a lot of thoughts about it, sometimes dreams, sometimes nightmares of watching my bank account deplete to have one. I've seen one and sat on one, but cannot ride one, because if I do I will probably buy it.

I think it has great potential, especaially as a street bike. The triple has a great sound, good powerband etc, the chassis is light and short so it should handle great.

[Vance]

Keyser can most likely help you on this one since he was on the verge of buying one...

Jenny works at Erico and maybe can assist with feedback from those that did buy if she's heard anything.

...But if I'm not mistaken it won the 600 shootout from one of two big US based motorcycle magazines I believe. Not sure how its been fairing in the Euro reviews to be honest.

[Canuck]

Check out www.Triumph675.net

I had a deposit on one and was very seriously considering a red model. The only thing that held me back was the quality control issues with Triumph, and I lusted after a ducati for years now ;) . Triumph have gotten that under control, for the most part with the 675, but I wanted to wait a while to see if it would really hold up. It is light, narrow and the engine does sound good, with a good amount of torque. It is a taller bike, so if you are under 5'10" then you may have a problem at a stopped position. A good bike for the money, but I would wait until september, when the '07 models are suppose to come out, which should amount to more, (and better) color choices.