Daytona 675 - Reliablility, etc

Totality · 2 Jul 2012 at 02:58

Looking at getting back on two wheels and love the look of the Daytona 675. But my head says "Dont buy british!". I am worried about reliability, build, etc.

Thinking of an '07 year R6 or CBR600RR instead. Previous bike was a 2008 ZX6r which was good fun, but had no grunt low down so thinking the R6 would be a bit useless on the road too.

Anyone have any comments about the 675? Or tips for a 2007 era sports bike? Only interested in sports style and the 2007 age is the newest for my price range it seems (live in New Zealand these days!)

Totality · 2 Jul 2012 at 07:08

NZ is all spread out and so its really about whats in your area that can be supported!! Its like the old wild west lol.

Used to ride with Fireskull and co from here when I lived back in Blighty and he was a triple fan. I've been round town today and had a look about at what is supported locally, what is online, etc and the two bikes that have come out of it are Daytona 675 and R6 (2008 models).

I have been looking at reviews and the R6 seems a lot more suited to the track rather than roads (no low or mid). But the Daytona doesn't have a slipper clutch which is odd for a new bike in my opinion! Not sure how much of a difference it makes as my ZX6R had one but my Suzuki Bandit didn't and I didn't notice anything.

The guys in town have parts for the Daytona so its really down to the 675 vs R6 argument now. An R1 costs a lot more

I reckon the CBR 600RR is the best of the bunch but they are like rocking horse poo and I rarely see them.

Totality · 2 Jul 2012 at 07:39

Sounds like me with the GF! She wants to build up to something epic, but I have already delivered and I'm gone (to get a sandwich) haha.

How do you find the comfort of the 675 on the road?

Totality · 2 Jul 2012 at 11:47

Cheers guys. The riding here will be very different to the UK. No motorways so mainly A roads which are windy and hilly everywhere due to the terrain (volcanic). Best thing is no cars though

Go 5 mins outside town and you can drive for an hour and only see a handful of people. Unfortunately a lot of police patrols compared to the UK and all the cars have radar so I will have to ride more carefully as you get nabbed instantly if you go round a corner and a copper is coming the other way (front and rear radar!).

So the bike will be mainly used for sub 100mph as no motorways and on windy roads up and down hills. The local bike route is an hours ride which goes right around the volcano so no real straight roads (but would be good to have the speed in case it erupts half way round haha although just a few earthquakes the last few months so should be safe.

Totality · 2 Jul 2012 at 11:59

Oh and Scort, what are the mileage stamps for the servicing for a 675? I am viewing one tomorrow so will check if the servicing is up to date. Has done 12,000KM so would be interesting to know if its now due a service or whether he has had the next milestone already done.

Totality · 2 Jul 2012 at 12:40

Sexy brakes? Thats a new one! The model I am checking out is a 2008 model. I believe they changed stuff in 2009? Did you ever try an R6 after the 675? The 6R was indeed gutless down low and I have read that the 08 R6 is even more so! Is that right? What about this stuff about the 675 running out of revs too soon? Not that I ride hard anyway lol

Totality · 2 Jul 2012 at 12:54

The 2008 I am looking at tmrw (I want a black one) is 5K GBP as it well priced (no pound symbol on my keyboard!). A 2009 one starts about 7k GBP. Is 2009 worth the 2K difference? My 2008 ZX6R was 5K brand new from the dealer in the UK when I bought it so it makes me cry, but my mates here call it "nice beach tax" haha.

Totality · 2 Jul 2012 at 13:54

Not really worth it on lower end bikes like this one. I have heard of people shipping over Ducatis in left over cargo space as they go for a nice price! Generally cars, bikes and electronics cost a lot. Hard finding low mileage stuff

Totality · 4 Jul 2012 at 06:08

Thanks for the help all. I checked out the 675 and the guy had made some weird mods to it (moving number plate right under the bike which appears to be rubbing on the tyre so he has bent the plate out of shape, fitting indicators which flash too quick so they would need a resistor adding and who knows what else!). I popped into the local dealer who look after Triumph and they were clueless as to what parts would be needed to get it back to stock and seemed disinterested and un-knowledgeable - not what I normally see at bike shops!

Popped into the official Yamaha dealer we have here and tried out a 2010 R6 and going to go with that instead. Bike is very nice and dealer is professional, parts are everywhere and they seemed like they wanted to help. Going for the 2008 model (budget costs and was told 2008-10 are basically the same) so it's just a case of waiting for one to come up for the right price (its winter so no rush!). I preferred the Triumph but the support system just isn't there and the stories of faulty engines on pre-2009 models has put me off in case I do hit a problem as the service from the local dealer isn't good from what I have experienced and also heard (I have zero luck with mechanical items!).

Overall the R6 is just a "safer" bet.

Totality · 4 Jul 2012 at 11:34

Its not an official Triumph dealer (nearest official one is 3 hours away!). It's a franchise or something that deals mainly in Suzuki and Kawasaki. I asked about spare parts and they said they have to order most stuff from the UK so if I ever needed anything it would be a 3 week wait + delivery cost, etc. Shame!