Triumph Daytona 675 (2006-2008)

Triumph have distilled the essence of motorcycling in this machine and the nucleus is the peachy triple engine. If you are thinking about it, buy one now before they change it. I have owned 30+ bike of all varities over the past 25yrs. If I had to design my own engine, this 675 would be it. Downsides? Well its a sports 600, so don't expect too much in the way of comfort but it is better on the move than when sat stationary. I've ridden less comfy bikes that have been designed for touring. Brakes are solid if not astounding. Handling is top drawer, it goes where you think before you blink. Suspension is good at soaking up the bumps but does get a bit out of shape if you push too hard on uneven B roads. Finnish is about as good as most modern throw away machinary. Looks a worth a drool if not quite Ducati slavvering territory. Have had my Daytona 2 years and have yet to test ride anything more fun inc New Blade, Ducati 1098 and R1. I can get the most fun out of this bike without needing to hit the hyperspace button. Any bike that brings a grin at road legal speeds as well as being plenty fast when needed gets a space in my garage.

I love it!! do I have to say more...so much better than the soul-less 600's, cant be doing with all that thrassing to get anywhere you need a bit of torque in your life... Light, agile, great brakes and that great sound(Micron Race Pipe fitted shhh!!) - what else do you need the best trade off if you dont want a 1000 by a mile..Oh and it loves the Isle Of Man, we do it three times a year. Love IT!!!!!!!!!!!

my bike is great its done 13000 mile not and missed a beat,it stays out side because of my lack of garage and there is not a single sign of ware unlike the yami i had for 5 month that rusted like hell,if your thinking about geting one do it you wont regret it .

i took one out at the bike show this year, having never rode a triple i was intruiged, what a lovely motor, infact its addictive. the bike seems very small compared to my 99 zx6r and not quite as quick, but in the 30 mins of riding i fell in love and what more its british. I want one next.

wow!-from the start i was hooked-some say its not comfy and there are doubts about the reliability but i find the riding position better than my old CBR 600 and its been faultless up to now. so far its love. the dealer back up has been great, it puts a smile on my face when i open the garage and its a pleasure to ride thanks to its brilliant engine and agile chassis. 100% satisfied with it

when it came to the ideal bike there was always 2 options 1) almost souless engineering perfection in the Japanese options ...but soulless nonetheless 2) pure emotion and styling as seen in the Ducati's and benellis of this world untill they clunk to a halt or require a mortgage to service! well here is the perfect mix ..... all the performance and reliability of the japs with the emotion of Europe ...all done in a very british way ...second only in looks to the ducati desmo and the only minor thing i can say is not the kost comfortable of seats ... but if you want a comfortable seat ...buy an mpv!!!!

It is very good! And until I crashed mine (car pulled our in front of me) it was a great source of happiness. Ride - nimble, quick turning, and firm - lean it in, keep the speed up and it just stick to the road. Equipment - everything you need (computer is v.good) Carbon bits are extra though Quality - it up there Reliability - time will tell but all good so far. Value - It’s competitively priced, but you seem to be able to get great pre-reg deals on Jap 600's that I haven't seen on this (yet). Saying that, I did get a lot thrown in by bargaining and going for a gold one (which I had sprayed blue - all in the price) and if your talking pounds for smiles then its a complete barign. Engine - Amazing, lots of power.... everywhere.

This is a great bike and the fact that triumph have managed to produce a seriously compettive bike in this class is amazing...I would never have bought a triumph until i saw this....the engine is awesome and the handling great...it is however the most uncomfortable sports bike ive ever ridden. I never even considered comfort levels when purchasing previous bikes (GSXR, R6, RSV etc) as I never though it really mattered on a sports bike, but this thing is brutally uncomfortable...the suspension isnt the the best setup as standard but can be sorted...still rather own this then another souless Jap 600 though :-)

Handles, steers, brakes, turns in, accelerates as well as any bike should on road or track. Well finished, smooth, flexible engine that sounds good with glitch free fuelling. The street Triple may address long distance comfort issues rather better, but I use mine for work rest and play and it flatters me in looks and ability. A seriously good motorcyce that I'm proud to own and Triumph should be proud of making. I look forward to seeing more of them in British supersports events very soon!

This has to be the best of British.This is my third triumph and they just get better all the time.