Okay, guys, let’s talk about my journey with the Daytona 675. I started this whole thing because I wanted to get into super sport bikes. You know, the usual stuff. I looked at a bunch of bikes, did some research, and saw that Triumph stopped making the base model 675 back in 2016. They said it was because of less demand and stricter emission rules in Europe. But they kept making the 675R, which is the fancier version, until 2018.
I was checking out the big four’s 600cc bikes, making a chart of their values and all that. I even looked at the Street Triple R, which is kind of like the Daytona.
So, I went ahead and got a used 2015 Daytona 675. I picked it because, well, it’s a triple, and it revs up to 14,400 RPM. Not as high as an R6, but still pretty cool.
I got my bike dyno’d recently. I had them compare it with other 600cc bikes on the same dyno. The 675 didn’t quite match the max power of some of them, but it was still a blast to ride. The build quality is great, and you can tell they paid attention to the details.
I also did some comparisons with the GSXR 600, another popular bike in this class. There’s a lot of talk about which one is better on the track.
Then there was this thing about ride-by-wire, traction control, and a quickshifter, which is optional. I’m like, “Okay, cool features.”
I even wondered if the Daytona’s riding position was more comfortable than the Street Triple R. I’m 5’11”, so that’s a thing for me. People say that on the track, each bike has its own advantages. If I had to pick one for daily use, it would be a tough choice.
- Initial Research: I looked into why Triumph stopped making the base Daytona 675.
- Comparison Shopping: I checked out other 600cc bikes and compared their values and features.
- The Purchase: I bought a used 2015 Daytona 675.
- Dyno Test: I got my bike tested on a dyno and compared it with other bikes.
- Feature Talk: I considered the tech features like ride-by-wire and traction control.
- Comfort Check: I thought about the riding position compared to the Street Triple R.
So, yeah, that’s my story with the Daytona 675. It’s been a fun ride, lots of learning, and I’m still enjoying every bit of it.
