Triumphrat

lean1 · 09-20-2009, 09:16 AM

I'm going to purchase a new bike this week. Have been riding a Duc 696 a while. Had a problem - it's done. Want more 'sport' oriented bike. Have done track days on Duc and will go back. Any advice on Street Triple R vs D675 would be appreciated. Little unsure if I want to give up comfort for D675...

Will · 09-20-2009, 02:44 PM

We will predictably say go for the Daytona, but it's going to come down to what you use the bike for and what's more comfortable. Either one will be completely different from your old Duc. Be prepared for a bit of performance shock, since a 696 is nowhere near the same league as either Triumph.

Agkistrodon · 09-21-2009, 12:28 AM

ive ridden several of both, they are both great bikes. get the one you want. ride them, triumph does demo's.

Brooksie · 09-23-2009, 05:27 PM

There are buckets of used Daytona 675's coming in to dealers. Get one of those. Especially if you are going to track it. BE SURE it's not a track wreck when you buy it.

Will · 09-23-2009, 07:18 PM

A crashed track bike isn't a bad choice if you get a great deal. A scratch in the paint on the frame causes a total, and the bike may be fine. The steering stop is the on part to really check if a bike has been down on the track. Or anywhere else, for that matter.

If the bike has aftermarket clipons and aftermarket rearsets, chances are it's been a fairly serious track bike. Meaning it's probably been on the ground. But, they crash as well as any bike, and as long as the frame is straight, a crash only means the price is lower.

That's my post crash (uh, never mind how many) wisdom.