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staff · 09-13-2005, 07:29 PM

Reader ikonoclass pointed out that there's a lot of speculation going down at triumphrat.net

pdad13 · 09-13-2005, 07:35 PM

Okay, get this. I saw some scans of the 32-page feature the Bike magazine did on the 675. They covered the entire development of the bike from the first designs to the super-secret prototype test. The sub-head reads: "We've ridden it. It's mind-blowing."

The intro goes on to call the 675 the greatest British sportbike ever made and one of the greatest of all time, comparing it in stature and significance to the RC-30 and the 916. Hyperbole? Maybe. But the British press has never been particularly kind to the new Triumph.

It's too soon to pronouce the 675 anything yet. But it does pique the interest a bit, probably even for those of you that are (understandibly) sick of hearing about supersports.

You just can't help but root for the underdog.

Now, that new R6...

pdad13 · 09-13-2005, 07:45 PM

If you go into the TT600/D6 forum, there's a thread about the 675. The second page has the scans from the Bike feature. To say they liked it would be the understatement of the century. You can't read much of the text, but you can read the intro (if you squint.) It states there that the 675 actually made 120 rwhp, but apparently 116 was also noted somewhere.

stormcloud · 09-13-2005, 08:07 PM

Reminds me of the Suzuki SV650S

gforces · 09-13-2005, 09:37 PM

I hate it when someone talks about some other webpage that they visited and don't post a link.

sheesh

http://triumphrat.net/modules.php?op...um=27&start=15

cptaebphd · 09-14-2005, 12:51 AM

I'm much more interested in the Scrambler....

SmokeU · 09-14-2005, 02:36 AM

53 ft. lbs is hardly torquey. :-/

Though I am very much looking forward to the bike; been a fan of Triumph for some time now.

r1der · 09-14-2005, 02:43 AM

English rags always pick the Triumphs as winners. It amazing reading their hyperbole as they pick the Daytona over the R1 and Gixxer 1K.

It certainly seems plausible they think its the greatest sportbike ever made.

It may be true; however, I would not take the word of Brittish journalists.

pdad13 · 09-14-2005, 03:04 AM

Um, almost every British review I've read has thrashed Triumphs or damned them with faint praise. Although, the new Sprint ST did get some oral favors. The Daytona 650 was pretty well received by the European press.

Now, who the hell picked the Daytona (955i?) over the RI and GSX-R? Think they're getting payola.

pdad13 · 09-14-2005, 03:06 AM

My apologies.

09-13-2005, 07:29 PM	#1
staff Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 489	Re: Daytona 675 outted Reader ikonoclass pointed out that there's a lot of speculation going down at triumphrat.net

09-13-2005, 07:35 PM	#2
pdad13 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,733	Update: "We've ridden it. It's mind-blowing." Okay, get this. I saw some scans of the 32-page feature the Bike magazine did on the 675. They covered the entire development of the bike from the first designs to the super-secret prototype test. The sub-head reads: "We've ridden it. It's mind-blowing." The intro goes on to call the 675 the greatest British sportbike ever made and one of the greatest of all time, comparing it in stature and significance to the RC-30 and the 916. Hyperbole? Maybe. But the British press has never been particularly kind to the new Triumph. It's too soon to pronouce the 675 anything yet. But it does pique the interest a bit, probably even for those of you that are (understandibly) sick of hearing about supersports. You just can't help but root for the underdog. Now, that new R6...

09-13-2005, 07:45 PM	#3
pdad13 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,733	Bike feature is posted there, If you go into the TT600/D6 forum, there's a thread about the 675. The second page has the scans from the Bike feature. To say they liked it would be the understatement of the century. You can't read much of the text, but you can read the intro (if you squint.) It states there that the 675 actually made 120 rwhp, but apparently 116 was also noted somewhere.

09-13-2005, 08:07 PM	#4
stormcloud Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 146	Re: Daytona 675 outted Reminds me of the Suzuki SV650S

09-13-2005, 09:37 PM	#5
gforces Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 306	Re: Bike feature is posted there, I hate it when someone talks about some other webpage that they visited and don't post a link. sheesh http://triumphrat.net/modules.php?op...um=27&start=15

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09-14-2005, 12:51 AM	#6
cptaebphd Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 208	Re: Daytona 675 outted I'm much more interested in the Scrambler....

09-14-2005, 02:36 AM	#7
SmokeU Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: pet**...pet...pet** Posts: 1,865	Re: Daytona 675 outted 53 ft. lbs is hardly torquey. :-/ Though I am very much looking forward to the bike; been a fan of Triumph for some time now. __________________ Pretending to be purple on the inside.

09-14-2005, 02:43 AM	#8
r1der Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 30	Re: Daytona 675 outted English rags always pick the Triumphs as winners. It amazing reading their hyperbole as they pick the Daytona over the R1 and Gixxer 1K. It certainly seems plausible they think its the greatest sportbike ever made. It may be true; however, I would not take the word of Brittish journalists.

09-14-2005, 03:04 AM	#9
pdad13 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,733	Re: Daytona 675 outted Um, almost every British review I've read has thrashed Triumphs or damned them with faint praise. Although, the new Sprint ST did get some oral favors. The Daytona 650 was pretty well received by the European press. Now, who the hell picked the Daytona (955i?) over the RI and GSX-R? Think they're getting payola.

09-14-2005, 03:06 AM	#10
pdad13 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,733	Re: Bike feature is posted there, My apologies.