Thoughts on Triumph Daytona 600?
 

Hello everybody... I am new to the Riders' Corner but DEF not new to Revscene... I joined originally in late-2000....

For years I have always thought in the back of my head that one day I would love to get into biking. However, I LOVED cars so much that I was afraid that bikes would kill my passion for cars.

However, I now drive a Range Rover Sport and while I LOVE it to pieces and plan to keep it for a very longtime it is distinctly different from owning/driving a car.

Over the years I have had; an Integra Type-R, Skyline GT-R, stage III Impreza WRX Sti, etc. However, in the past few years I doubt I have driven over 110km/h even once. Call it getting old.

Growing up in the UK, my Dad had an unending series of Triumph motorbikes..... and I have heard about them since the time I was in a crib.... so I have a very soft spot for them...

I have begun my lessons and plan to take them slowly and not rush them because I really want to learn the right way.... you can't afford to make a mistake on a bike.

I'd like to know what everybody's thoughts on the Triumph Daytona 600 is? The 650 seems very rare (a single model year) and the 675 seems elusive... I have no desire to drive quickly....

Thanks guys. :)

I should add, my intent is to use the bike for commuting to work. :) Even though I own the Range, I often use Transit... and the bike would be another nice affordable option for the summer and early-fall. :)

Commuting on a bike is a PITA in my own opinion. Getting geared up is a PITA. Often get to your destination sweaty and uncomfortable. I love my bike, but I love it for the riding I do. Certainly not a A to B vehicle. My own opinion of course.

Welcome back Sunfighter. Ahh old school ROOGP member.

I do not have personal experience with the Triumphs, thus I cannot make an in depth comment with the exception of them being iconic.

I do agree with Hud's comment on PITA for commuting in regards to gearing up, not that it (gearing up) should be optional. It's a must for survival. In my case If I were to commute to work on my bike, I tend to wake up earlier than when I choose to commmute to work in the cage :lol

but if you love the open air as much as the next rider, it is worth it :D

i prefer commuting by bike as i work downtown, and there are free parking options.
i don't mind the gear time.

gas for the bike is cheaper than my car+parking or a transit pass

but....but... what about the daytona 600? :yuno:

dont know much about em, but the daytona 675 is super sweet, is it really that elusive?

Honestly, there don't seem to be many 6xx series Daytonas around at all.... maybe it is because I am new to the bike world and finding a great example of any bike it tough....

I have been scanning for about 2-3 months (maybe the winter isn't the ideal time to "shop...") and only come across a couple. I have no objections to a 650 or 675 but have a pretty firm budget.

Based on some of the threads here I am budgeting $1200-ish for lessons (I do want some mechanics starter classes to for bikes)... and then obviously significantly more for gear... I won't pull the trigger on a bike until I have a license though because as much as I LOVE the romantic idea of owning and riding a bike maybe I won't feel so thrilled about it after going through the process of learning the right way. :) I am very confident I will love it but want to do it the right way.

The was a thread on BCSB about the Triumphs and each 'owner' previous bike was an SV 650. Sort of like a prerequisite.

For the same money I would recommend getting a Japanese bike. My buddy had that bike and when it got written off, he replaced it with a Kawasaki ZX6R. He said there was a big difference in how the bikes felt.

2013 675r :drool