Triumph 675

[jimbo600]

Had a burl on one of these beauties today courtesy of Wellington motorcycles, and I can honestly say that after buying the GSXR600, I think I may have bought the wrong bike!! Well maybe not, but its a close call. The Triumph is a motorcycling marvel. You sit high and poised forward like a racebike. The sound of the engine is hornier than a serving female tennis player. Torque? fark me you could tow cars with the thing. Bundles of it, everywhere. All this comes with great looks and Typical excellent Triumph (new Triumph) build quality. Little wonder why this bike is cleaning up in all the bike reviews, because the fact is, this bike is fucking fantastic. If I had the money all over again what would I buy? Well I'd prob buy both. Gixxer for the track and the 675 for the road. Welly Mc's sell both so fill your boots.

[zadok]

It's getting good reviews. Would love to try one some time.

[red675]

Well I've got one and don't regret it, but then I'm totally biased as I've got 2 other Trumpets - can't seem to sell my Chinese Pitbike though so will probably stick to Brit stuff. Everything I read so far puts the 675 up there, though May's Bike magazine was a bit disappointing, in April they had the 06 R6 behind the 05 R6, but a month later they had the 675 behind the 06 R6 - @$#@ poms!

[MD]

I took the demo out today and yes it's a fantastic bike. If I could turn back time 6 months then I would have taken a 675 over the 636 (if they had been around then!) .
Impressions. Bear in mind it was a loaner and I was wearing a business suit because it's a classy piece of British kit.
It felt more track than road bike to me. Very firm suspension kicks your bum off the seat far too easy for road use. Maybe that can be dialled out. Mid and upper rev range power didn't feel any stronger than the 636. But the road testers stats prove it is. I did some roll ons in 3rd at 2,000rpm (on both bikes). That showed the Triumph's torque advantage big time. What really impressed was the smooth clutch take up and acceleration from stop. NEVER EVER try and drag one of these from the lights! Nothing would beat the Triumph. OK maybe a Triumph Rocket. Would love to take one of these to the 1/4 mile sprints and clean up.
Dials. Love the blue lights and layout. WMCC haven't bothered to set the clock or rev lights yet. All 7 rev lights came on between 4000 and 5000 rpm which is a shame as it would be fun watching them come on progressing and faster as you near the redline.
Liked the grey colour. Loved the engine whine of gears and exhaust note.
At first I was a bit dissappointed with the cornering but that was because I was putting along all careful like. So I repeated a short stretch of curves. Once I decide to put more aggression into my efforts, knee out a bit, slide bum a bit to the side- WHOOHAA The whole experience transformed. Ride it like a sports bike and it feels soooo good.
Not that I should say this but for scientific purposes only, I can confirm it stoppies better than anything else I've tried. Great brakes. The front wheel can be lifted if you must know but not as willing as the kwaka.
My only real gripe was the power train snatch when closing and opening the throttle. It's a very abrupt hit when you open or close the throttle. A slipper clutch would be nice. Close off mid corner and it stands up suddenly. Twist the wrist at full lean at your peril I would suspect. But nothing that getting to know the beast wouldn't sort.
Thanks Pete at WMCC for the ride, a real tasty bike :first: . Lets see it in yellow!

[2_SL0]

Md would you say it doesnt drop into corners as easy as a 636?

[MD]

Md would you say it doesnt drop into corners as easy as a 636?
I couldn't say after only a 45 min. ride. I guess that answers it really. If it was noticeably easier or harder to corner then I should have noticed, shouldn't I. Trouble is you really need to tackle your fav. piece of road, in proper riding gear! to make a fair judgement. I really like the way the 636 handles. But my gut feel was, if pushed really hard along a winding road, the 675 would be the quicker. The 675 had top rubber as well.
If you can get a test ride- DO IT. And let us know what you think.

[Clivoris]

Sounds like a top bike. Probably the same horsepower as mine, less weight. Makes a man think.

[Lula]

Well I just brought one of these pony's and it suits me just right, I can't imagine a man riding one, its grey, cute and very sweet.:drool:

[McJim]

Well I just brought one of these pony's and it suits me just right, I can't imagine a man riding one, its grey, cute and very sweet.:drool:

And that's why you work for magazines! Ponies - the plural is ponies :rofl:

[Taine]

And that's why you work for magazines! Ponies - the plural is ponies :rofl:

Hahaha.........lol.........:woohoo:
you tell her Mc J........
looking forward to the kiwi you coming with us?::Punk:

[675trippy]

can't really comment on the 636 as i've never been on one but the 675 is surely a master piece. Can keep up with ANYTHING in twisties. I was lucky enough to get all the suspension dialled in by amps at time of purchase and have had no problems thus far. The super corsa pros were the best tyre i've had on any bike but couldn't justify the price every 3000 or so k's. Did a week round south island on it with a mate on a r1 and he was getting real frustrated with my corner speed, there was no way he was getting away but then i was pretty determined to keep it that way. Definately worth taking for a spin if you get the chance.

[Lula]

can't really comment on the 636 as i've never been on one but the 675 is surely a master piece. Can keep up with ANYTHING in twisties. I was lucky enough to get all the suspension dialled in by amps at time of purchase and have had no problems thus far. The super corsa pros were the best tyre i've had on any bike but couldn't justify the price every 3000 or so k's. Did a week round south island on it with a mate on a r1 and he was getting real frustrated with my corner speed, there was no way he was getting away but then i was pretty determined to keep it that way. Definately worth taking for a spin if you get the chance.

I still need to get my suspension dialled in, bet its even more fun once you get that done. Will check with amps and see if I can get it done before the Cold Kiwi. Is it a major to get done?

[Pwalo]

I just wish I could get my feet on the floor when sitting on the thing. Man that seat is high.

[Lula]

I just wish I could get my feet on the floor when sitting on the thing. Man that seat is high.

High alright which is why I was thinking about re-setting the suspension. I asked Triumph in the UK what they recommend and this is what they said:

You can find the suspension settings in your owner’s handbook, page 83. You seem to be about the same size as me and I find the settings the bike comes from the factory suit me fine for the main roads. If I was to take the bike to a circuit, I would use the firmer settings. In the winter I would use the softer settings to get more feel from the bike. If you mess around with the settings to much you could actually compromise the handling of the bike altogether.

You will also find the three tyre options we recommend for the Daytona in the owner’s handbook, page 105. Of the three, I would recommend the Bridgestones for all year riding. They are sporty enough for the summer months and would also offer you good grip during the winter months.

[scracha]

Tried one last weekend. Fak it was smaller than my CBR400. Designed for bloody midgets. Definitely a girls bike.

[Clivoris]

Tried one last weekend. Fak it was smaller than my CBR400. Designed for bloody midgets. Definitely a girls bike.

LOL. Nowhere for those big CBR rider balls to go was there?

[Lula]

Tried one last weekend. Fak it was smaller than my CBR400. Designed for bloody midgets. Definitely a girls bike.

Its not the size that matters but how you use it.

[MD]

A mate and I have the local demo. 675 Daytona for the long weekend. Now that's a test ride, thank you Carl. Actually, he's a cunning bugger and knows I just need some extra line and I'll take the bait.

You can't judge a bike until you ride it over your regular & favourite roads. That was the clincher for both of us.
Having a full day to get to know it, build your confidence with the bike then discover what it's capable of.
It's not a power house with the top legs my 636 had but it is close enough. From 10,000 revs it's all smiles.

The handling is just bliss. Quite comfy and considering the strong winds yesterday the screen worked brilliantly.

Brakes - awesome. The way I like them, gentle at first for light scrubbing off of speed then as powerful as you want with more pressure.

Cornering - what more can I say than this is why I will be buying one. I hope tomorrow is fine so I can do it all again.

I only have six words for the salesman when I return it on Tuesday;
- your bastard :bash:
- what colours and when :yes:

And yes, my mate's buying one as well. We were that blown away by the handling and smooth power. It was nice to have a bike that can wheelie off the throttle too.

[Clivoris]

I only have six words for the salesman when I return it on Tuesday;
- your bastard :bash:
- what colours and when :yes:


You slut. Lucky lucky slut.:laugh:

[merv]

Remember MD you can renew a rego on your bike you don't have to buy a new one before it runs out.

Anyway no-one owned up to who this was that joined our ride on Friday http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73475&d=1192777408. Well for a couple of minutes at least at the gas station in Martinborough.

[Masterchop]

Brakes - awesome. The way I like them, gentle at first for light scrubbing off of speed then as powerful as you want with more pressure.

Cornering - what more can I say than this is why I will be buying one. I hope tomorrow is fine so I can do it all again.

And yes, my mate's buying one as well. We were that blown away by the handling and smooth power. It was nice to have a bike that can wheelie off the throttle too.

The new bike is looking mighty good MD,Seems to go round corners quite well but there did seem to be a lack of gravity today.:cool:

[MD]

The new bike is looking mighty good MD,Seems to go round corners quite well but there did seem to be a lack of gravity today.:cool:

Good to see you out today. I'm sorry if my wheelie drifted a bit across your wheelie line today. I blame the wind.

Actually that was the shop demo bike - I wouldn't want that one. It's been thrashed I heard :spanking:.

My one will be identical, red, same Triumph performance pipe. It should arrive next week. Yet another boring run in period to get through. The pipe sounds great.

[Fatjim]

Good to hear you got one. Did Dion buy one as well?

I'll be more than happy to help run it in. My extra weight will give those rings a better bedding in than you skinny frame.

[et al]

You lucky SOB MD. I hope you are taking that red one out of Motorad's window because you will be doing me a favour - always have to give it a second look when I go past so need to know that it is safe to venture down that way again.

[skelstar]

Good stuff Mark :niceone:

[MD]

Well the run in is almost over. Did 4 crossings of the Takas this arvo. Best way to run in a motor, up and down the revs and gears.

The clever dashboard amuses me. Average speed, highest speed (yuck, that's not too wise), ave and current fuel consumption. As I clock up the run-in kms I gradually raise the level that the progressive shift lights come on at..yeah, it's a gimmick, but a handy and amusing one.

Can't say it's the most comfortable bike I've owned. But drop it into a corner and all minor gripes are instantly forgiven.
Looking forward to getting this 675 on to Taupo track. For a standard muffler it has a beaut howl. I'll fit the performance pipe at the first service.

[kiwifruit]

Looking forward to getting this 675 on to Taupo track.

look forward to meeting you :)

[007XY]

Had a burl on one of these beauties today courtesy of Wellington motorcycles, and I can honestly say that after buying the GSXR600, I think I may have bought the wrong bike!! Well maybe not, but its a close call. The Triumph is a motorcycling marvel. You sit high and poised forward like a racebike. The sound of the engine is hornier than a serving female tennis player. Torque? fark me you could tow cars with the thing. Bundles of it, everywhere. All this comes with great looks and Typical excellent Triumph (new Triumph) build quality. Little wonder why this bike is cleaning up in all the bike reviews, because the fact is, this bike is fucking fantastic. If I had the money all over again what would I buy? Well I'd prob buy both. Gixxer for the track and the 675 for the road. Welly Mc's sell both so fill your boots.

Couldn't have said it better.. I stepped off the 675 I rode stunnned!! To me it was light and nimble like a 250 but punching like a thou :2guns:.. awesome:drool:

[Dave-]

I'm thinking of upgrading to one of these when i get my full

[HenryDorsetCase]

I'm thinking of upgrading to one of these when i get my full

trade in the Aprilia?

[MD]

Caution - guard dog on duty

[Bullitt]

Looking good. Every time I see one I think I should get one!

[saul]

So I took it:niceone:

It was a bike that had gone down but there was nought wrong with it apart from a few cosmetic bits etc.

Today was my first ride on her in earnest.

Set up the suspension in the morning and away I went. It was just gonna be a bit of a cruise as I still have a clipon that is bent. It didn't turn out like that at all and I really enjoyed the drive this baby has out of the corners and the burble that she has when working hard.:niceone:

I am so very pleased with handling on this bike.:apint: so very smooth and easy to pick a good line though the twisties.

Makes the 636 look like she needs to go on a diet.

[Gubb]

Think I would still take the Street Triple over the 675.

[saul]

Think I would still take the Street Triple over the 675.


Go to it then:rolleyes:

[Gubb]

One day, unfortunately i'm in no financial position for a new bike for a looooooooong time.

Still, we all need something to work towards.

[MD]

For those with 675s I can vouch for Sport Attacks over the Pirellis.
I was always a fan of Pirellis but the Contis tranformed my last bike, the F800S, so I now run Contis on the Daytona.
I prefer how they roll into a corner and the grip at full lean is superb.
Just my opinion but I find the 675 a better bike now with these tyres.

Not that everyone cares but the 675 would get all wobbly during a wheelie and at times this made it a struggle to control and to put some input into steering the bike while on one wheel. I put it down to the tyre profile and now with the Conti on the back this is completely sorted. With a bit of input it veers left, right or whatever now. I went back and measured a recent wheelie at 1.4km through a sweeping left, then a straight, then a right curve and straight again. It could have carried on but my driveway isn't long enough.

[Corsa.co]

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