Artist's Impression, but..

**Big Dave** · 13th June 2005, 17:14

It doesn't look like a Yamazuki when the union jack goes on the side baby.

The triple would be interesting.
I reckon they already make a bike as good as the R6 in the Daytona 650 anyway.

My experience is the R6 is faster and if you are into the track or going flat maggot all the time, it's da bomb. but the Daytona is a better bike to ride off the track and in real world conditions. more tractable and 'sweeter' at lower revs.

The triples borrow the torque of a v-twin and the revs of an in line four for a unique feel.

I agree that tail section plastic guard thingy is the only thing that is not up to scratch on the ST either.

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**Big Dave** · 13th June 2005, 17:16

Originally Posted by Biff

I'm wearing a short sleeved shirt, and I'm not very flexible.

Biff wonders how many people reading this will actually attempt to reach their 'bits' with their short sleeves, just to prove him wrong.

Biff needs to go to the room full of mirrors and take a long hard look at himself.

**Ixion** · 13th June 2005, 17:16

Originally Posted by Biff

I'm wearing a short sleeved shirt, and I'm not very flexible.

Biff wonders how many people reading this will actually attempt to reach their 'bits' with their short sleeves, just to prove him wrong.

Hey, I can do it, I just tried. Hell of a contortion though

**slob** · 13th June 2005, 18:17

"Artist's" impression? Real artists are creative - this one just ripped off an '05 636!

**SPORK** · 13th June 2005, 18:21

Originally Posted by Devil

I'd hit it!

*reow*

Me too. With a Mack truck.

**John** · 13th June 2005, 18:28

Originally Posted by Spleen

Me too. With a Mack truck.

Might want to get a bike eh ? ohhh feel that burn

**Waylander** · 13th June 2005, 18:30

Yea I kinda like it kinda don't. The front end does look a bit like the ninja but it has it's own flares to it. The back does leave a bit to be desired. Don't like the underseat exhaust but then IMO the only bike that looks good with underseat exhaust is the R1. Maybe if the tail section was a bit thicker and had duel exhast like a VFR and put the air port back under the headlights?

**Bonez** · 13th June 2005, 18:44

Ho Hum. Another squid bike.....

**Big Dave** · 13th June 2005, 18:52

Originally Posted by Bonez

Ho Hum. Another squid bike.....

exactly why are squids called squids?

**Coyote** · 13th June 2005, 19:01

Originally Posted by slob

"Artist's" impression? Real artists are creative - this one just ripped off an '05 636!

"If it wasn't for the right to steal other peoples ideas, where would they come from?!"

I like it. Front needs to be more angular to suit the rest of the bike though

**SPORK** · 13th June 2005, 19:01

Originally Posted by John

Might want to get a bike eh ? ohhh feel that burn

Meh, you're right. I'll just quietly slip away now...

**Biff** · 13th June 2005, 19:11

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Biff needs to go to the room full of mirrors and take a long hard look at himself.

How many times do I have to tell you Dave - I am not having a look at your 'special' bedroom decorations....again. And especially not when I'm "hard".

Unless you've got a Daytona there

**Toast** · 13th June 2005, 20:47

Originally Posted by White trash

Fuck off! Looks like a CBR600RR rooted a Kumandsukme.

Hahaha, too true.

But they're both decent looking bikes anyway, I'd get one if I could round up some more of the folding stuff....although, apparently the Daytona 650 isn't quite up to Jap standards, so what's the chance of this one getting there?

**Big Dave** · 13th June 2005, 20:55

Originally Posted by Toast

apparently the Daytona 650 isn't quite up to Jap standards,

It's not as 'terminally' fast as the jap bikes, but it's well up to the standard - in fact I regard it as better to ride.
So did everyone else at Kiwi Rider (well, Mckay) that has been on both.
The 'don't have to wring its neck factor'.

For me it comes down to the fact that if i owned a ZX10, R1, Gixxer or any of those modern hyperbikes my licence would last weeks. If it's there I use it, call it weak willed, but - squirt, 200kph, ouch is far too easy.

R6 is in the category too.

I prefer something that will bimble along and not draw the heat, but will booogie when i want to. That's why I like the Daytona better.

If I was into track days - different story.