[Unsane125]

hey guys, putting the Z1000 up for sale soon and I really want to pick up a used 08 or 09 daytona, im sick of I4's (29,000 on the Z now) and iv never really had a thing for twins.

all I really want to know is how does the daytona ride differently then something like an R6 or GSX-r, I know it might not make quite the peak power but I don't really care about that.

oh and most importantly, what are the maintenance intervals like on the 675's? are they any worse for reliability then their japanese counterparts?

thanks in advance guys, the bike has really grown on me and iv been seeing 08's and 09's for as low as 6500 lately, I think it's time to jump.

 

[NattyDrez]

So...how much you selling the Z for?

If I didnt have the goal of reaching 200k miles on my R6, Id say youd have a buyer.

 

[Tripped1]

oh and most importantly, what are the maintenance intervals like on the 675's? are they any worse for reliability then their japanese counterparts?

You ride them just like the Japanese 600s...except they have MORE peak power (should put around 109hp down at sea level) then the Japanese with a more friendly torque curve. It doesn't have a "hit" because power is building from 8k or so, along with a lower redline. It isn't terribly different.

Maintenance intervals are the same with 12,000 mile valve checks and 5000 mile oil ect ect.

 

[Scott_0]

I went from an 05 R6 to my 08 675 and Im very very pleased, the ergonomics are quite different in favor of the R6 but I didnt buy the bike for comfort, the 675 has more low end and more mid range but its not a huge difference. my nephew bought the R6 so I still get to ride it once in awhile, the R6 is softer down low but pulls like mad up top and ust seems to keep pulling FWIW the R6 has -1/+2 gearing, BMC street filter, Graves slid stops, Leo Vince full factory race system, dyno jet PC3 with custom FBF map 114rwhp/46rwtq but Ferracci's dyno is known to read on the optimistic side. The 675 on the other hand has -1/+1 gearing and a Jardine s/o, it has real nice low end and mid range, seems to reach its rpm ceiling much faster than the I4 R6, the sound is intoxicating I must admit. get the 675 you will not regret it

 

[Unsane125]

You ride them just like the Japanese 600s...except they have MORE peak power (should put around 109hp down at sea level) then the Japanese with a more friendly torque curve. It doesn't have a "hit" because power is building from 8k or so, along with a lower redline. It isn't terribly different.

Maintenance intervals are the same with 12,000 mile valve checks and 5000 mile oil ect ect.

ok thanks, 12,000 is sweet, so now im not worrying too much about that, btw did you get your insurance to come through? are you getting another daytona?

So...how much you selling the Z for?

If I didnt have the goal of reaching 200k miles on my R6, Id say youd have a buyer.

looking to get between 3500$ and 4000$, but might go even lower if it won't sell, if I save up enough I might just keep it though for touring riding.

I do have my doubts about a high revving I4 reaching 200k though haha, how do you ride that many miles, do you have different rear sets or anything?

I went from an 05 R6 to my 08 675 and Im very very pleased, the ergonomics are quite different in favor of the R6 but I didnt buy the bike for comfort, the 675 has more low end and more mid range but its not a huge difference. my nephew bought the R6 so I still get to ride it once in awhile, the R6 is softer down low but pulls like mad up top and ust seems to keep pulling FWIW the R6 has -1/+2 gearing, BMC street filter, Graves slid stops, Leo Vince full factory race system, dyno jet PC3 with custom FBF map 114rwhp/46rwtq but Ferracci's dyno is known to read on the optimistic side. The 675 on the other hand has -1/+1 gearing and a Jardine s/o, it has real nice low end and mid range, seems to reach its rpm ceiling much faster than the I4 R6, the sound is intoxicating I must admit. get the 675 you will not regret it

I know the 675 isn't so comfortable but I love the engine and honestly, I am sick of riding an I4 after being on the Z for so many miles, im thinking the 675 is where it's at.



hey if anything else has anything to add, good or bad, feel free, especially comparisons with other bikes, thanks guys that have responded already!

 

[Tripped1]

It sitting in the shop waiting for a new nose fairing.

Since I manged to nick the front whee, left fork, nose, right, tail fairings, and tank it came up JUST under totaled.

Oh well. I already had a carbon 15th anniversary picked out if it got totaled.

 

[Brokenparts]

Wait till you go through a corner on a 675

 

[Unsane125]

It sitting in the shop waiting for a new nose fairing.

Since I manged to nick the front whee, left fork, nose, right, tail fairings, and tank it came up JUST under totaled.

Oh well. I already had a carbon 15th anniversary picked out if it got totaled.

shit, wow, well you get your 675 back all good again , iv grown to love these bikes hahaha

 

[Unsane125]

Wait till you go through a corner on a 675

iv done it and yes, it is all they said it would be

I put like 30 miles on a demo bike, felt like kind of a dick after but I lost track of time, too fun!

 

[Tripped1]

Wait till you go through a corner on a 675

I kept catching myself at ludicrous speed before I felt like I was working the bike. It is SO effortless to maneuver it.

 

[stamford]

Well I can't speak of how they compare to I4's since I've never ridden one but the power curv is extremely linear. Reliability of the 675 is no better/worse than its I4's counterparts. Head on over to triumph675.net and you can take a look. Just search before you post.

Oh and since yall are talking about handling...this would be a good time to whore a video lol. Shameless I know. Deals Gap on Vimeo Bike feels at home on the track though. There is no getting around how shitty of a commuter bike it is.

 

[NattyDrez]

I do have my doubts about a high revving I4 reaching 200k though haha, how do you ride that many miles, do you have different rear sets or anything?

I do have a good amount of mods but rearsets, bars, or anything of that sort havent been touched. Its all stock.

I ride, give or take, around 12-15k miles a year. If I keep on riding that average for the next 10-15 years, I should hit 200k. If I find its taking too long to reach that, then 100k will be just as good.

Id just like to prove that sportbikes (as long as their maintained) can be ridden that much, and into the 100k mile range. I hate hearing the same old '10k miles is a lot' statement. My R6 has 27k on it now and people cant believe it, its annoying.

But I met get antsy and want something before that mark, as there are quite a few bikes Id like in the future. Unless I get a rather high-paying job, there wont be room for 2 bikes in the garage, just 1. So I must make the decision wisely..

 

[Tripped1]

But I met get antsy and want something before that mark, as there are quite a few bikes Id like in the future. Unless I get a rather high-paying job, there wont be room for 2 bikes in the garage, just 1. So I must make the decision wisely..

2 bikes is better then one. Besides, the Speedie only really cost me about $150 a year in insurance (no full coverage) so its a bit more cost effective since I do most of my own work.


NOT needing to ride the Daytona on the street is kind of a good thing. I only take it out to the track and to go play in twisties. I ride the triple to work, when the GF want to ride along (she just bought a Kan-o-tuna), or when I go visit my parents and don't feel like paying the gas in the truck.

 

[Unsane125]

sorry guys, one more question!

are there any differences between the 2008 and 2009 model daytona 675, I could get either at this point.

 

[rideco]

sorry guys, one more question!

are there any differences between the 2008 and 2009 model daytona 675, I could get either at this point.

Yea pretty good motor changes including a manual CCT which gets rid of the CCT noise in the 06-08 versions. Get the 09+.. Whats not to love about these sexy Brit Bikes..
rideco

 

[Tripped1]

sorry guys, one more question!

are there any differences between the 2008 and 2009 model daytona 675, I could get either at this point.

Off the top of my head
The 2009/2010SE

Lighter exhuast, oval ports
3hp 1ft/lb more power
Nissin monoblock brakes
Higher redline
Different nose fairing (that takes a LONG ass time to replace)
dual circuit compression shock and forks (really nice I may add)
different location for the regulator to keep it from burning up like some of the older models
lighter wheel
black engine covers
better tuned back torque reduction....it doesn't have a slipper it holds the throttle butterflies open so back torque is reduced.


If you get a better deal on the 08 jump on it. There isn't THAT huge of a difference.