Which 600?

**2_SL0** · 2nd August 2009, 19:19

Originally Posted by Wingnut

Hadly mate. The 675 is a good bike, granted. But hardly worthy of all your talking it up crap........

I dont talk it up, if I thought so highly of it, I would own one.

However I chucked it into Wiki and got this. These guys obviously 'talked it up'

Extract from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_Daytona_675
The Daytona 675 was officially launched at the NEC International Motorcycle and Scooter Show in 2005. An UK based Bike Magazine was given an exclusive test ride prior to the official launch, impressing the magazine test rider. The magazine declared it "the best British sportsbike ever" and "possibly one of the greatest sportsbikes of all time".

And this one:

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/mod...a_675%2006.htm

As the first three-cylinder super sports middleweight, the Daytona 675 is a force to be reckoned with in the most hotly contested arena in motorcycling. The Daytona 675 has won countless comparison tests and for the past two years has taken both the MasterBike and Supertest ‘King of the Supersport’ crowns. With its exciting, powerful engine and intuitive, razor sharp chassis the Daytona 675 has reinvented the supersports middleweight map. The Daytona IS incomparable.

**Oakie** · 2nd August 2009, 19:20

Originally Posted by yungatart

Check out the insurance availablity for 600's if you are a young fella....

What she said ... even more so if you are going to 'pressure it'

**tigertim20** · 2nd August 2009, 21:06

Originally Posted by scracha

Early CBR Boring? Mine scares the bejeezus out of me...it's anything but boring.

seconded, they can really move once you are in tune with them!

Originally Posted by Oakie

What she said ... even more so if you are going to 'pressure it'

seconded, wait, thirded-ed(?)

You need to be more specific if you want some suggestions eg-
do you have a preference on configuration?
do you have a preference on style? I am assuming you wanna go sport/sport touring?
What is your upper/lower price range?
What sorta years exactly?
how much/ what kinda riding do you do?, eg commuting/sunday long rides/occaisional short blast.trackdays?
these are all important factors to consider.
I would suggest getting a shortlist of desirable bikes, then look up bike specific forums for each, thats the best way to find out the good/bad traits, common problems etc from each of them, from people who actually own them!

**jamiey** · 2nd August 2009, 22:29

F2 CBR6's are heaps of fun, rev the nuts off em and hold on. Hey why not buy mine??

**bikerboy011** · 2nd August 2009, 23:09

I would say go test ride them all and see which one suits you best.

**Indiana_Jones** · 3rd August 2009, 08:13

Originally Posted by bikerboy011

I would say go test ride them all and see which one suits you best.

What the fuck?!

A common sense answer in a KB thread!?!?!!

-Indy

**Mystic13** · 3rd August 2009, 09:18

Yep, and since posting this thing up Tacos hasn't been back with a further post.

All this drivel without a single comment from 'em.

Oops. Sorry. As you were. Continue arguing.

**mowgli** · 3rd August 2009, 09:43

Originally Posted by tacos

howdy...
i want the opinions of rider who have or owned a 600...

Seriously consider a naked bike, streetfighter style. You'll get all the thrill of power in the twisties without [edit: as much] risk of losing your licence on the open road. The wind pressure when you open her up is a good reminder that you're still learning and should be taking it easy. Triumph Speed Four is a beauty. Relatively light handling, short wheel base, loves corners ... tho I'm not biased

**_intense_** · 3rd August 2009, 11:52

buy my loved cbr600f4i, its an awesome allrounder, stil slick enough to keep up with the new 600s (on a good day), also not as track oriented, so a lot easier in day to day riding...

**Indiana_Jones** · 3rd August 2009, 12:03

Originally Posted by mowgli

Seriously consider a naked bike, streetfighter style. You'll get all the thrill of power in the twisties without [edit: as much] risk of losing your licence on the open road. The wind pressure when you open her up is a good reminder that you're still learning and should be taking it easy. Triumph Speed Four is a beauty. Relatively light handling, short wheel base, loves corners ... tho I'm not biased

A good point.

I'll be getting naked for my next bike. Be it a street triple or Bonneville.

And the speed four aye, same engine as mine pretty much

-Indy