2009 Triumph Daytona 675

[AllanB]

Would Triumph make a litre class (1050?) Daytona? A replacement of 955?

Unlikely - they appear to be smart enough to keep out of the 1000cc hyper bike competition and specialise in segments within the motorcycle industry that they are really good at.

Bonnies - retro market and returning riders who don't want a Harley. Plus now with a few added hp from the injection they are a viable bike for those who are sick of the discomfort and urgency of a sporty ride.
Triumph need to phone me here - I have a Bonnie in mind that would be cooler than Fonzie's jacket.

Speed/Streets - naked bikes that are more fun than farting in the bath.

675 - went their own way - 3 cylinders, 675 cc and the world loved it.

Rocket 3 - definitely their own way here.....

[vgcspares]

Id love one too, but unfortunately Im only 5'6 or so, and the seat seems like it would be just too damned high for the bike to be fully manageable at the lights (eg on hills, or if you put a foot in gravel etc).

Im up on the balls of both feet, soles of feet somewhere between 35 & 45 degs from the road. Not sure if others would generally consider that to be unmanageable or not?

came across one where the owner had fitted a US made lower link that was fully adjustable (seat height ranged from 1 inch over to stupidly low)

[MD]

The poor little 675 was put up against the 1000cc new releases of 2009; R1, RSV4 & RC8R and came out the winner! For once size doesn't matter. Good to see they realised straight line horse power isn't the one and only measure of an enjoyable sportsbike.
Quote:
While the litre bikes were bludgeoning our brains out with their ludicrous power, the Triumph Daytona 675 charmed us with its mix of real-world ability, brilliant chassis, characterful engine and slick looks."

The more I see of the white and blue Daytona the more I like it.


http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Ne...the-year-2009/


And here's the 600 class shoot-out that the 675 won;

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Ne...600s-on-track/