Triumph 675

**jimbo600** · 6th June 2006, 17:14

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** · 6th June 2006, 17:20

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

**red675** · 6th June 2006, 19:02

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 · 15th June 2006, 18:11

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

. Lets see it in yellow!

**2_SL0** · 16th June 2006, 08:33

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

MD · 16th June 2006, 14:07

Originally Posted by Kawagreen

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** · 16th June 2006, 20:57

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

**Lula** · 25th August 2007, 20:18

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.

**McJim** · 25th August 2007, 20:30

Originally Posted by 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.

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

**Taine** · 26th August 2007, 11:26

Originally Posted by McJim

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

Hahaha.........lol.........

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

**675trippy** · 27th August 2007, 06:05

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** · 27th August 2007, 10:27

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 28th August 2007, 08:18

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

**Lula** · 28th August 2007, 15:19

Originally Posted by Pwalo

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.