Been thinking of changing bikes.

[phil]

I have had the odd moment of thought that I want to give up the S1000 for a 600, I know I might regret it but I keep thinking of Buying or Part exchanging the S for a Triumph Daytona 675. :joyous:

I had a test ride on the latest Daytona last Saturday and it felt real good, it had quite a lot of grunt for a small bike and the handling was very good. It put a smile on my face when I was screaming it through some of the local twisties. It brought back fond memories of my first New Bike, a CBR600FP way back in 1994.

Has anyone one on here had a 675?

What is the best forum for a 675, also anyone know of a 675 owner who might want to px?


Phil

 

[Docta13]

im sure matt (flower power) has a 675 mate might be worth an ask there?

 

[Godzilla]

I had a 2009 675 before the S1000RR.

See www.675.cc

How tall are you Phil?

 

[phil]

I had a 2009 675 before the S1000RR.

See www.675.cc

How tall are you Phil?

Thanks,

I am 5' 7'' (5' 10'' with heels :barbershop_quartet_)

 

[Godzilla]

Thanks,

I am 5' 7'' (5' 10'' with heels :barbershop_quartet_)

Your welcome. Its a great bike, lovely sound track with arrow cans. Only problem for me was it was a tad small (not engine size).

 

[mit]

Swapping your S1000RR for anything other than a HP4 is a very silly idea

A friend of mine had a Daytona 675 and hated it. Said it spent more time in the garage being repaired than on the road, and was thoroughly unreliable. And he used to ride a Ducati to work every day!

 

[Wild Pete]

Test rode one and really liked it. It was a demo that had the quick shifter installed, smoother shifts than the S1000RR. I would have gotten one if they weren't going to rob me on trade in.

 

[Godzilla]

Test rode one and really liked it. It was a demo that had the quick shifter installed, smoother shifts than the S1000RR. I would have gotten one if they weren't going to rob me on trade in.

Had the shifter on mine, and agree with smoother. I had no problems with mine. More reliable than an S1000RR imho.

 

[phil]

Swapping your S1000RR for anything other than a HP4 is a very silly idea

A friend of mine had a Daytona 675 and hated it. Said it spent more time in the garage being repaired than on the road, and was thoroughly unreliable. And he used to ride a Ducati to work every day!

I feel for your friend, there will always be some bikes that play up.. Hating a Bike you have purchased must be terrible.

Re the HP4, I really dont feel the need to own one. Maybe in a few years time when my senses are not so sharp I might consider one, until then I will be happy admiring them from afar :abnormal:

 

[phil]

Test rode one and really liked it. It was a demo that had the quick shifter installed, smoother shifts than the S1000RR. I would have gotten one if they weren't going to rob me on trade in.

I felt the same, smoother for sure. The dealer offered me a silly px deal in his favor, I know they are there to make a profit but his excuses for the low px price was insulting my Intelligence (and Im not that Bright to start with).
I will try Lings of Ipswich, I bought my Tiger from them, grrrrrr

 

[phil]

Your welcome. Its a great bike, lovely sound track with arrow cans. Only problem for me was it was a tad small (not engine size).

I am lucky as I fit most Sportsbikes really well (short torso long legs), that is apart from Ducatis and MV's, I struggle to reach the bars! I can reach the bars if I ride with my arms straight but thats not me, head down and arms bent is neutral/natural for me.

 

[soofsayer]

Re the HP4, I really dont feel the need to own one. Maybe in a few years time when my senses are not so sharp I might consider one, until then I will be happy admiring them from afar :abnormal:

There is only a 2 year production run on HP4 s.

 

[phil]

There is only a 2 year production run on HP4 s.

I suppose they will be old hat in a few years time, all S1000 will have all the tech n goodies as standard within 5 years (?)..

Used HP4 will do.

 

[unionjack]

Phil tell me you didn't go to Ongar Motorcycles. If you go for the Triumph don't under any circumstances buy from them.

If you fancy a 600 how about the Honda RR any vintage is meant to be as sublime as the Daytona. If I fitted on one I wouldn't need much more cc's

 

[phil]

Phil tell me you didn't go to Ongar Motorcycles. If you go for the Triumph don't under any circumstances buy from them.

If you fancy a 600 how about the Honda RR any vintage is meant to be as sublime as the Daytona. If I fitted on one I wouldn't need much more cc's

Agreed mate, I only went to Ongar cos it was near, I bought my Tiger from Lings in Ipswich and they will get the business or maybe the bunch in Romford.

I have ridden the Honda 600 04 RR and the fantastic 07 RR, both great but feel that the Triumph is worth a try.

 

[unionjack]

I would buy the Daytona just for the sound of the engine.

 

[Vin-i-am]

I would buy the Daytona just for the sound of the engine.

My mate just got a new R1 cross plane with akrapovics sounds awesome

 

[phil]

I would buy the Daytona just for the sound of the engine.

It was sweet, Im going to ride a 2011 and a new 2013 Daytona back to back. The bike seems fast enough, I didnt think I was riding it any slower than the S1000.

 

[Godzilla]

It was sweet, Im going to ride a 2011 and a new 2013 Daytona back to back. The bike seems fast enough, I didnt think I was riding it any slower than the S1000.

Nice, and I imagine on really twisty roads it may even be a bit quicker. Lighter and easier to flick around.

 

[fatbob]

be sure to buy a surplus of reg/recs with it , they are a lovely bike to ride but i think the build quality is proper shite , ( worse then the boxheads)
not really sure an ohlins shed R is worth 10K either but that just my opinion.
They are almost certainly quicker through the corners , however not very difficult to pass on the straights.
I could never get used to the constant up and down the box either , I must be getting old
good luck with the test ride Phil , hope you enjoy it , are you just fed up of the beemer????