"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
04/26/2019 at 10:46 • Filed to: None
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"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
04/26/2019 at 10:46 • Filed to: None | 2
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So, its been a week since I started riding the Daytona. in thi
s time, i’ve already put 1,000 km on it. time for a quick review.
Pros:
-The noise. oh my sweet god the noise. I will not shut up about it, but oh my god. The bass at idle. The high pitched whistle from the counter balancing gears. The staccato
when decelerating and the exhaust is popping and burbling. *splosh*. The Ar
row pipe is so worth it
-the looks: I’ll admit, the SV wasnt a very pretty bike. the Z was more of a brute in a suit. Big, brash, powerful, with just a touch of class. The triumph on the other hand, just OOZES elegance. its sleek, slim, balanced. The caspian blue and gold rim off set each other perfectly, and the yellow
headlight adds a touch more color to it as well. The little touchs of carbon add some pzazz
to the bike as well.
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the balance: never did I have a bike that is this well balaced. not just in terms of performance
(that motor is PERFECT)
but actual, physical balance
as well. I can wheelie this thing starting in first and bang it through the gear box and carry it right through 3rd. no WAY could I have done that on the Z (wheelie point was too high, felt like Id fall off). Its almost HARD to do stoppies. but its just..I dont know how to describe it. it has to be ridden to be understood.
-the gear box. ratios are perfectly spaced apart. the throw at the lever is short, sweet, direct, engaging. the Z1000 had a bit of a longish throw and wasnt that easy to just snap through the box. this is. coupled with the (reasonably) torquly triple and its just so easy to get this thing going VERY quickly.
-cons so far:
-fuel econ: I havent gotten more then 200KM to a tank. Its better then my Z (160KM) but still not great. But I can live with it
-mirrors: they suck .too close to the body and I cant aim them right to see what i want. its weird.
- the riding position. God dam, I have ridden R6s with rear sets that havent had this aggressive of a riding position. its BRUTAL . I am getting used to it. But from a SV to a Z1000 (with f800r back up and a CBF1000 back up) this is...next level. I have to train myself. Also the seat sucks
Aside from that, I think its brilliant. I need to get the suspension set up for me, and get a few more minor things done (double bubble screen
, integrated tail light, tank side pads, SATO shift brace, helmet lock, rear cowl, camera mounts, seat and a quickshifter
) and i think i will call this one done.
Viva la triple.
UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy
> bob and john
04/26/2019 at 11:06 |
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Ive wanted a 675 triple for years to replace the ninja 250, but I’m torn between a bike and saving more for the cars I’ve always wanted...being an adult and actually having some money now sucks
Snuze: Needs another Swede
> bob and john
04/26/2019 at 11:36 |
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That is a gorgeous bike! The 3 cylinder thing has always been weird to me, but they do make some pretty noises. Congrats and glad you’re enjoying it!
CaptDale - is secretly British
> bob and john
04/26/2019 at 12:12 |
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I want, but I still want a Speed Triple more
Future next gen S2000 owner
> bob and john
04/26/2019 at 12:39 |
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The bike is perfect in every way! The motor is really sweet. Enough torque down low that you can stay off the power band in traffic and still keep up while having the ability to scream and pull hard over 10K.
All bike motors should be triples.
Decay buys too many beaters
> bob and john
04/26/2019 at 12:39 |
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Just came here to say.. the Street R solves 2/3 cons :p
AMGtech - now with more recalls!
> bob and john
04/26/2019 at 16:20 |
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You need a street triple my friend!
Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
> bob and john
04/26/2019 at 19:27 |
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“ I’ll admit, the SV wasnt a very pretty bike. “
understatement of the year
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bob and john
> Decay buys too many beaters
04/26/2019 at 20:35 |
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but its naked and frankly no where NEAR as good looking. also then you add lack of windscreen to the list of cons. (and does it have a steering damper form the factory? IDK)
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bob and john
> AMGtech - now with more recalls!
04/27/2019 at 10:30 |
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but then i have to deal with wind and and that noise and a not as pretty bike. I trade one con for another. AND its a weaker engine
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AMGtech - now with more recalls!
> bob and john
04/27/2019 at 11:45 |
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Slightly weaker engine. But yeah.