Comments on: 2011 Triumph 675R: MD First Ride (Bike Reports) (News) http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/04/2011-triumph-675r-md-first-ride/ Motorcycle News, Editorials, Product Reviews and Bike Reviews Tue, 21 May 2013 13:17:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Kevin http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/04/2011-triumph-675r-md-first-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-21875 Kevin Sun, 08 May 2011 17:07:31 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=14598#comment-21875 I like in the UK and bought a 675R recently (you should feel lucky, it's £10k or $16,000 US more or less over here! Subsidising Triumph's purchase of market share I guess)... but anyway, I traded a 2009 675 for it and while I loved the 675 Daytona the R version is simply stunning. I'm 43, 5-9, 165 lbs and fit so the riding position doesn't kill me (at least 70-90 minutes lol). The bike is confidence-inspiring and I am killing litre bikes left and right on it. Recommended! I like in the UK and bought a 675R recently (you should feel lucky, it’s £10k or $16,000 US more or less over here! Subsidising Triumph’s purchase of market share I guess)… but anyway, I traded a 2009 675 for it and while I loved the 675 Daytona the R version is simply stunning. I’m 43, 5-9, 165 lbs and fit so the riding position doesn’t kill me (at least 70-90 minutes lol). The bike is confidence-inspiring and I am killing litre bikes left and right on it. Recommended!

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]]> By: dazoz http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/04/2011-triumph-675r-md-first-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-21120 dazoz Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:40:33 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=14598#comment-21120 I've recently acquired a GSX-R750 2004, though the Trumpy 675 was my first thought to replace my venerable 1999 ZZR/Ninja 1100 the insurance company considered uneconomic to repair after a manic dog headbutted the lower right fairing, also causing damage to the lower left fairing. But the 2nd hand Trumpy 675s I checked out online were above what I could afford. That's even after accessing enough funds to more than double the paltry payout from the insurance company. I'm still becoming acquainted with the Gixxer, have done several 80+ miles rides, only problem being numbness of the hands but that's happened when I've been riding the previous XJ900 and the Ninja1100. Being 5'2"/140lbs I have no problem fitting into the Gixxer's riding position with the seat lowered as far as it can be. The 2004 GSX-R750 is a rorty little machine with great acceleration on tap in the lower gears at even urban speeds. From the little I've seen of the 2011 model, it's even more awesome, a bit more weight that's more than offset by the increase in power. A GSX-R750 was my 2nd choice after a Triumph 675 when casting around for a replacement bike but now I think it was the better alternative - the 2004 may have been surpassed by a generation or two but it rocks! I’ve recently acquired a GSX-R750 2004, though the Trumpy 675 was my first thought to replace my venerable 1999 ZZR/Ninja 1100 the insurance company considered uneconomic to repair after a manic dog headbutted the lower right fairing, also causing damage to the lower left fairing. But the 2nd hand Trumpy 675s I checked out online were above what I could afford. That’s even after accessing enough funds to more than double the paltry payout from the insurance company. I’m still becoming acquainted with the Gixxer, have done several 80+ miles rides, only problem being numbness of the hands but that’s happened when I’ve been riding the previous XJ900 and the Ninja1100. Being 5’2″/140lbs I have no problem fitting into the Gixxer’s riding position with the seat lowered as far as it can be. The 2004 GSX-R750 is a rorty little machine with great acceleration on tap in the lower gears at even urban speeds. From the little I’ve seen of the 2011 model, it’s even more awesome, a bit more weight that’s more than offset by the increase in power. A GSX-R750 was my 2nd choice after a Triumph 675 when casting around for a replacement bike but now I think it was the better alternative – the 2004 may have been surpassed by a generation or two but it rocks!

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]]> By: Gritboy http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/04/2011-triumph-675r-md-first-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-20512 Gritboy Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:05:48 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=14598#comment-20512 Sweet bike. I've sat on a few at showrooms, but by the time I sign in at demo rides they're all checked out. Sweet bike. I’ve sat on a few at showrooms, but by the time I sign in at demo rides they’re all checked out.

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]]> By: Hefner http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/04/2011-triumph-675r-md-first-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-20379 Hefner Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:21:39 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=14598#comment-20379 I just read somewhere else that the shiny new Ohlins parts lack externally adjustable Hi-Speed Compression... Can you confirm? I realise this is an adjuster best left alone for the most part, but it is handy to have when adjusting for track work in the rain... I just read somewhere else that the shiny new Ohlins parts lack externally adjustable Hi-Speed Compression… Can you confirm?

I realise this is an adjuster best left alone for the most part, but it is handy to have when adjusting for track work in the rain…

]]> By: Dashui http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/04/2011-triumph-675r-md-first-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-20334 Dashui Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:55:26 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=14598#comment-20334 Watch out! My friend just paid $800 for a valve adjustment on his Speedmaster! Watch out! My friend just paid $800 for a valve adjustment on his Speedmaster!

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]]> By: Roadrash1 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/04/2011-triumph-675r-md-first-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-20330 Roadrash1 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:03:38 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=14598#comment-20330 Rem, I don't know if I should congratulate you, or give my sympathy for having a GF so in-tune with your 2-wheeled World! I can replace any bike I ever owned, (or add one) without my wife noticing, as long as I don't deviate too much from current color selection of my inventory! I know my wife wouldn't be able to tell if I had an automatic transmission on a bike, let alone a quick-shifter! Good Luck! Rem,
I don’t know if I should congratulate you, or give my sympathy for having a GF so in-tune with your 2-wheeled World! I can replace any bike I ever owned, (or add one) without my wife noticing, as long as I don’t deviate too much from current color selection of my inventory! I know my wife wouldn’t be able to tell if I had an automatic transmission on a bike, let alone a quick-shifter! Good Luck!

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]]> By: Neil http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/04/2011-triumph-675r-md-first-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-20329 Neil Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:40:09 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=14598#comment-20329 I remember sitting on the first 675R and the bars were just too low for me. I know this is fine on a twisty track but on the street I would be ready to get off within a half hour. I actually like the new CBR600F but we are not getting it here in the States. That being said, the 675R is an awesome machine and it's nice if you want a track spec bike right out of the box. Suspension. Tranny. All the goodies right from the factory and a motor slipped between the Ducati and four cylinder rivals. Nicely done! I remember sitting on the first 675R and the bars were just too low for me. I know this is fine on a twisty track but on the street I would be ready to get off within a half hour. I actually like the new CBR600F but we are not getting it here in the States. That being said, the 675R is an awesome machine and it’s nice if you want a track spec bike right out of the box. Suspension. Tranny. All the goodies right from the factory and a motor slipped between the Ducati and four cylinder rivals. Nicely done!

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]]> By: Superbikemike http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/04/2011-triumph-675r-md-first-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-20309 Superbikemike Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:05:09 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=14598#comment-20309 thank you, Gabe.... greatly appreciate the help.... off shopping i go... ;) the rev'it products are nice, with top quality materials, but you need to sell a kidney to afford some of there stuff.... decisions-decisions thank you, Gabe…. greatly appreciate the help…. off shopping i go… ;) the rev’it products are nice, with top quality materials, but you need to sell a kidney to afford some of there stuff…. decisions-decisions

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]]> By: Hefner http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/04/2011-triumph-675r-md-first-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-20304 Hefner Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:28:16 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=14598#comment-20304 Given that the last update was clearly aimed at improving the racing product, one has to assume that this update was no different. It's a shame their 600WSS racing plans fell through, it would have been good to see them mixing it up with the big-4. Given that the last update was clearly aimed at improving the racing product, one has to assume that this update was no different. It’s a shame their 600WSS racing plans fell through, it would have been good to see them mixing it up with the big-4.

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]]> By: jimbo http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/04/2011-triumph-675r-md-first-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-20303 jimbo Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:25:23 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=14598#comment-20303 Gabe's articles have come a long way from his City Bike stories (admittedly fantasy, we hope/suppose) about LSD-crazed riders storming SF Bay Area streets. Good job! Sure beats the pants off the pathetic grammar school drivel passing for writing on other free sites and glossies! Gabe’s articles have come a long way from his City Bike stories (admittedly fantasy, we hope/suppose) about LSD-crazed riders storming SF Bay Area streets. Good job! Sure beats the pants off the pathetic grammar school drivel passing for writing on other free sites and glossies!

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