Comments on: Triumph Daytona 675R: Something Special in a Middleweight Package (Bike Reports) (News)

By: TRonymous

TRonymous — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:29:03 +0000

I like the bike and understand the appeal of the 675. Hell, I love the idea of the bike.

But dress up a $10,495 bike with a 50% premium and you are knocking on the door of Ducati 1198 territory and well past the entry point for a BMW S1000RR.

The economics don’t make sense. A $2,000 premium? Maybe. But any more than that and they will sit on dealer lots for a year or two until their prices are down into the regular Daytona 675 range. And then I will considering buying one.

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By: Joey Wilson

Joey Wilson — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 05:24:04 +0000

I know this is just TOO obvious, but here goes: Why oh why doesn’t Triumph sell a ‘graphics’ version of this with the fairing covered in a draped Union Jack, ala the Cathcart helmet? Rule Britannia !

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By: agent55

agent55 — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:23:55 +0000

if it’s “just” a chassis/brake upgrade, this model is clearly designed to give the WSS team a competitive boost since engine tuning in that series will be stratospheric regardless of how it comes from the factory. with a hp upgrade i can see this model being an even greater option to the 848 EVO, without a power hike for the “R” i’d still buy the stock version and do selective mods myself while still saving money.

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By: John

John — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:43:18 +0000

I’ll never be able to handle the ergos on a Daytona but damn, that’s a good looking bike. Better than an 848/1198. But if I’m paying cash for a Triumph it would have to be the Street Triple…

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By: Norm G.

Norm G. — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 19:09:11 +0000

nice, it’s finally here. although some of it’s been of questionable benefit, triumph does offer race parts for the 675. perhaps some of that will be incorporated into the engine…? either way some nice suspension kit being homologated for world supersport.

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By: Brian

Brian — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 18:07:54 +0000

As far as full fairing sport bikes go, the Daytona is still high on my list.. I like that it is a little more subtle looking in comparison to the Japanese bikes.. But, a Speed or Street Triple wold probably be my choice before the Daytona..

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By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 13:47:36 +0000

I too would like to see an 1100cc version.

The 675 seems to be on a 3 year refresh/redesign schedule. It was new in 2006 and had some updates in 2009. So, 2012 seems likely for more changes.

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By: MikeD

MikeD — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 22:15:50 +0000

Same HOT CHICK, MORE MAKE UP & ACCESORIES…evolution not revolution, how long been out & around now ?
Don’t get me WRONG, still looking HOT but getting progressively DULL LOOKING.

Maybe it will be heavely overhauled after they see what MV Agusta have under it’s sleeve ? And now, just cause i like to sound like an annoying scratched CD:

Where’s The FULL SIZE BLOWN Daytona for regular sized humans? I don’t care if the 1.0L+ Superbike category/sector is drying,dying,downsizing, W/E…i want one. All manufacturers but H-D and Polaris should have one. Think of it as the ManHood of the Company. LMAO.

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By: Stinky

Stinky — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:44:20 +0000

It’s on my wish list. Still torn between, Street Triple, Speed Triple, or Daytona. I’ll have to try and sit one next time I’m at a Triumph, full day drive away. Main Reason I don’t own one now.

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By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:12:48 +0000

Very cool. A little more power would be icing on the cake, but suspension, brakes, and maybe wheels are great factory upgrades.

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