2006 Daytona 675

dangermouse425 · 27 Dec 2013 at 18:48

Considering getting one of these, for fun weekend rides, a bit of motorway commuting (1h30m there on Monday and back on Friday type thing) and potentially the occasional track day.

Any owners want to pipe up with some comments? What are they like on longer journeys? I'm coming from a Bonneville, so I'm concerned about comfort.

SPG · 27 Dec 2013 at 19:18

Awesome bike, managed to borrow one for while through work (cough) never had any issues with one, 5ft9, 14 stone and could ride it for about 2.5hrs before needed a little stretch. The handling is sublime and the power deliver is there from the start all the way to redline one of the best bikes on the road imo but you dont see so many due to everyone wanting big 1000`s for some reason.

You will end up doing more track days.

dangermouse425 · 27 Dec 2013 at 20:45

I've heard the Daytona is pretty compact, but I'm 5'9" and 11 stone, so it sounds like that won't be a problem. I'm looking forward to testing one when the weather improves. My current desire to buy one is based on reviews and looks alone!

edd1e · 27 Dec 2013 at 21:09

The Daytona will be fine for you at that height mate - It was a little small for me being 6ft1. Pegs are very high.. but i still managed a trip around Europe on it

Fantastic bike, best middle weight bike out there in my opinion.

Dogbreath · 27 Dec 2013 at 21:26

I sat on on at the NEC show and it felt like a toy after my RSV

dangermouse425 · 28 Dec 2013 at 08:28

edd1e said:
Fantastic bike, best middle weight bike out there in my opinion.

Had a feeling you'd approve!

edd1e · 28 Dec 2013 at 08:59

go buy it then, and then come to the meet (see other thread)

dangermouse425 · 28 Dec 2013 at 11:39

Would love to, mate, but I can't make it. Disappointing, as the last one was great fun!