Torn Between Daytona and Street Triple R

[roxythruxton]

Both are great bikes .. If you go lowboy do the Striple . Better all arounder .. However thought the positioning for the Daytona is aggressive I didn't find it too uncomfortable . Would make a great sport tourer . THis coming from a Striple owner I feel either way you go is a win-win. The question is dressed or naked ..

[Blackrhino]

I understand Twism86's logic on not converting the 675 though I did on my cbr954 and was very pleased. I simply had a corbin and risers and loved it as a short sport-tourer and even more so as a commuter and it was an easy switch for track day. I think you'd be a stud on either!

[damz]

Re: low mount on a Daytona, I have one on mine, here's what it looks like. Not to everyone's tastes but I love the way it makes the tail look really slim and high above the rear wheel.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/742anwl0xy...075_lowrez.jpg

[Jimbo14]

Street Triple for urban and sport riding

Daytona for sport riding and track days.

If I were you I would go for the STR, although I think its a very ugly motorcycle (im allowed to say it, I own a 2012 STR - but I didnt buy it for its looks! Its an animal and I love it!)

Triumph are smart asses - they made it ugly on purpose so suckers like me would spent a couple of grand making it look good.

[Knolly]

Originally Posted by Optima

The 2012 D675R has a slipper clutch standard, it is optional on the regular D675 (NON R) and for the ST3R and the ST3.

Not sure where you're getting this from, but I absolutely guarantee this is NOT the case. Sorry , not trying be a jerk about it, haha. But none of the 675 variations come with a slipper clutch standard, I'm fairly sure no Triumph comes with one period, actually.

Originally Posted by Nhonor

Hey all,
I'm new to this forum so please pardon any silly questions.
I've currently got a Ducati Monster, and while I love the bike to pieces, I'm looking for something with a bit more top end, and a more usable rev range (Traffic in NYC sucks). I love the look of the Bug Eyed 2012 Street Triple R, but love the stats of the Daytona.
Anyway I'm torn between picking up an older Daytona, or going for the shiny new street triple..
Just have a few questions for you fine Gents of the Triumph board:
-Do any of Daytona's come with a slipper clutch (or the Stripler for that matter)?
-Will a 3-1 Arrow Low exhaust (made for street triple) fit on a Daytona? (Has anybody had any experience frankensteining something Low?)
Aside from Dealers and ebay does anyone know where I can source some triple clamps (I have some wrist problems, so will at the very least either be putting bars on the Daytona, or getting some clip ons with risers)? Also has anybody done this/have any knowledge on fairing clearance issues?
Thanks for your help, hope to be joining the family soon.

1. No Daytona or Striple comes with a slipper standard.
2. A 3-1 arrow low exhaust will ONLY fit on a pre-09 Daytona. The 09+ Daytona engines have different shaped exhaust ports, but the pre-09 and the Striple exhausts are compatible with each other.
3. For maximum comfort, I've found the best setup for the Daytona is: Helibars for clip ons, Saddlemen gel seat, and Attack Performance rearsets.

As for the Daytona vs Striple thing, I've had a Daytona for 3 years and in retrospect wish I had gotten a Striple. Daytonas for the street are just stupid. I love my bike to death and would never trade it for anything, but that's just how I see it, haha. I'm converting my bike to a pure track bike soon so it worked out for the best, but every time I rode a Striple I wished I had gotten one for comfort on the street, plus they look awesome.

[devinvail]

I agree with Twism86. Having both a Striple R and a Daytona, I would hands down pick the Striple for daily use, especially in a city. The Daytona is for the track, not sitting in traffic.

[Nimbus]

I have both STR and Daytona 675R as well. Just buy both and take them out depending on your different moods!

[atkinsr]

I think you just found the solution to my problem. I only hope that there is money left for fuel after the divorce proceedings!