[big2332]

so my 1st bike is a tt600 and i love it to death but am fairly sure my next bike is a daytona 675. tonight i rode a gsx 1000 and was AMAZED by the power.

i know the 675 is light and makes ~120hp has anyone driven both bikes? how do the compare? or is this an apple to orange thing?
thanks
shawn

 

[hinkleyboy]

well i have a 900 blade and i rode the 675 and i'd say the 675 is awesome as a track tool but quite hardcore for street use, however it pulls from nothing and the noise is unreal

 

[Will]

It is fine for commuting. If you are a freak like me, that is. You won't see 120 horsepower out of a stock 675, but you will see close to 110, with a very entertaining torque curve. A big Gixxer has more power and doesn't weight much more, but it also has about half again more motor. I have been riding a farily long time and ride on the track, and I don't need anything more than what the 675 offers. A big Gixxer would be a blast, no doubt, but it is overkill for me.

 

[POPPE]

How do think it would compare to a gsxr 600.I've never been on a modern sport bike,but getting one soon.Trying to decide between the gsxr and the Daytona.

 

[TripleThreat]

The 675 is considerably narrower than any other 600 on the market currently by virtue of the frame design and the narrower 3 cylinder engine.

The torque curve is where the major difference lies between the 675 and all the I4's.

All modern sportbikes are excellent pieces of machinery, designed to perform well above the skill level of most people who buy them (myself included) and it boils down to what you are going to use the bike for.

The I4's don't really come into their power band until you are revving the ***** out of the motor while the 675 pulls hard from fairly low in the rev range. Thus, making it a more streetable supersport and also giving you more drive coming out of corners on the track. The I4's shine on the track when you can ring the ***** out of the motor all the time.

The other reason I like it so much is that I want to be different from everyone else and there are far fewer 675's on the road than Kawasakis, Suzukis, Yamahas and Hondas. Plus in my opinion, which is really the only one that matters when I'm buying something for myself, it is way better looking than any other supersport bike on the market. I may change my mind when MV comes out with their 600, but for now, it is the best looking one out there!

Find a shop with a demo and take it for a ride. But before you do, make sure you have your money ready becasue when you get back from the test ride you will buy it!

TripleThreat

 

[speed4nicator]

I have both a Speed 4 and a 675 and the difference is unbelievable. You can get into trouble right off idle on the 675. It is the hottest looking bike out there I agree with Jeff. However, your balls and the tank become intimate quick, especially with those fabulous brakes, so definitely take it for a test drive. It is tiny. After I rode the 675 for a week and got back on the S4 I felt like I was driving a bus, and the S4 is not a big bike.

Ride one, you'll like it.

 

[Billybob]

IMO test riding is a must. I'd also try out the new Kawasaki and Honda 600s; they are supposed to be awesome. I'm quite happy with my 675, however.

 

[Will]

Of all the supersport bikes made now, a Gixxer comes closest to Triumph in narrowness. The Gixxer has slightly less aggressive ergos than the rest, believe it or not. When I checked them all out in 2006, I found the Honda to be extremely ungainly, the Kawasaki to be a bit large feeling but otherwise great, the R6 to be really awkward between the knees but otherwise fine, and the Suzki to be the best of the lot for a four. If I ever get a dedicated track bike an can't find a 675 for cheap (and you all know how likely that is), a Gixxer 600 will be at the top of my list. The 750 is nearly the same bike and has more power. I don't need more power even though it is very entertaining.

 

[Beach]

Having just bought a 675 I can only agree with what has been said so far.

Back to back test rides with the Jap bikes would probably have you finding something else that is more comfortable on the road, but nothing matches the motor in the Daytona.

I wasnt really wanting a revvy Jap four anyway, so my first venture onto a pure sports bike was going to be a Triumph. I'm glad I waited for the 675.

I have just installed a set of Cycle Cat adjustable bars and I will do a few other things to make it a little more comfortable, including backing the suspension off that is clearly set up for track use.

As has been mentioned, take one for a ride. But be prepared to put a deposit down straight away!

Hope this helps,
Brett.

 

[welshrob]

Ditto to all the above. I`ve ridden an R6 and Gixxer 600 and they are track day oriented. They`re a pain in the but to try and live with on the road. My wife really wanted a ZX6RR (It was the green colour that swayed her) but she hated the riding experience. She regularly rides the 675 and loves it.

To ride safely in traffic, you need to be able to have instant acceleration to get you out of trouble, on the R6 you have to keep it at least 12,000 rpm for this to happen. When I rode the R6, I felt really stupid, I was in 2nd gear with the engine screaming like a banshee, just to keep pace with traffic doing 50-60mph. If I upshifted and dropped the revs to under 10,000 it just loses all power and opening the throttle is a non event. I`d only consider one of these peaky jap 4-cyls if I was spending more time on the track than the road.

 

[Will]

No kidding, Rob. Now I really want to try one to see what it is like. A friend has one, and I will be seeing him (and his new R6) on Sunday.

 

[POPPE]

Thanks guys,I'm glad I asked probably have better luck with the Daytona.Haven't had the opportunity to even sit on one.The Suzuki just felt the best when sitting on it.Looks like I'll be headed to Indy soon.Thanks

 

[zore]

I haven't ridden a 1000 but I have ridden my fill of I4 600's and every one I've ridden makes me weep openly. The power delivery on Super sport 600's just doesn't work well for street riding, at least for me. They go like gang busters when you wick them up to 8000 rpm, but can't pull the skin off of pudding below that. I don't like riding like that.

I was worried about the 675 when I first started looking at it. I had an 93 sprint st and a ducati m900 in the garage. Both of which pull like trucks over 2000 rpm. That's fantastic for my lazy street riding. However, I'm glad to report the 675 doesn't disappoint. The power is right where I like. I can be lazy if I want, or I can wick it up a little. Tasty, torque goodness. I have this general dislike for the sound of I4's but it's funny how I find the V4 sound to be so sexy. :razz: