Need to Decide Which Bike to go with

[Stopper]

Hello everyone,

I'm currently debating which bike I want to buy in the near future. I figured what better place to go than somewhere with a variety of opinions and experience. Ok, so here it is.

For the longest time I wanted a GSX-R 750. 1000 is too much power. I have less than 1 year of experience but have ridden a few different bikes (600, 750 mostly Suzuki). However I came across the Triumph Daytona recently and saw that this bike is beautiful. Plus I have seen reviews where people say it handles exceptionaly well. So now I'm torn between the GSXR or the Daytona. I will be getting a newer model (07 and above) so here is the question.

Can anyone give me some feedback on what bike is better and why? I'm comparing any GSXR to the Triumph Daytona 675.

Thanks Everyone :D

[Vtec44]

I'd say get a used beat up cheap 600cc bike, ride it for a while, and upgrade later. When new to riding, most of us won't be able to take advantage of what the bike has to offer. On top of that, owning a bike requires regular maintenance. If you're not familiar with that, then it's another reason to go with a cheaper bike and learn.

Welcome to the forum! :D

[Dr. GoFast]

:plusone why are you buying a new bike?

[RC-5Juan]

Get the Daytona. Awesome bikes.

[Hawkster]

I'd agree with what Vtec said. How long have you been riding?

Getting a newer 600 or 750 when new to riding is a lot like staying a virgin while dating a hooker. You won't be able to understand or appreciate what it has to offer for quite a while...

Luck,

H~

[Shawn3210]

That Gsxr is crazy fast man, I thought my R6 is fast but the 750 is a whole different bike. A 750 is a good upgrade from a 600, but for a first bike that's crazy. It's bad enough to start on a 600 but anything above that is very difficult. I should know since I started on a 600, should of got a 250 but live and learn. Don't forget about maintenance, I heard the triumph can run a good bill maintenance wise.

[Stopper]

I have been riding on and off for a couple years, mostly my friend's bikes. I took the training course to get my permit and passed easily. The training bike was easy to handle and I enjoyed it very much. While I agree that 600 is a lot to start off on, I feel confident enough that I can handle it based on the experience I have. I just wish I had more.

The only reason I'm getting a new bike is because used Daytonas I have seen are only about $800 cheaper than a new one.

Are Suzuki bikes easier to maintain than Triumph?

[Killer-Bee]

My first bike was the gsx-r 750 and i love it handles great and has plenty of power.

[Preston!]

...Are Suzuki bikes easier to maintain than Triumph?

No, but Triumph parts are harder to come by if you are in a hurry.

[Ofcounsel]

^^^ Agreed... Triumphs are pretty good and reliable. I have two Daytona 675's (one in street trim, one in race trim), and each of them has been pretty reliable. I had a cam chain tensioner issue on one of them that was fixed under warranty. Took me a few days to get back from the shop.

But if you crash... non-common parts do take longer to get if something goes wrong. The west coast warehouse (wherever it is, if it even exists, doesn't stock a lot of stuff)

And because the bikes are relatively rare, used parts like spare forks, radiators, wheels, subframes and gas tanks tend to be a little more expensive...

[Stopper]

Thanks Everyone. It's nice to get info from people who have actually delt with these issues before.

If I can get a good deal on a new Daytona I think I will go with that. If not then I think I might start off with a used GSXR.

Thanks Again!

[Hawkster]

Cool!

See you on GMR.

Ride safe,

H~

[phantom49]

I've got an '07 Daytona and love it.

It's got it's pluses and minuses just like every other bike.

The under-seat exhaust looks cool, but it's a bun warmer on hotter days- city or freeway. On cooler days it's a blessing. I'll ride as long as it's dry and above 35 in the winter.

Maintenance costs are more and things like the valve service interval comes sooner- every 12,000 miles.

You are also likely to find Triumph in with other European bikes- BMW, Ducati, Aprilia- so expect a little bit higher service costs. On the upside, you get someone who is trained to work on more expensive machinery.

Triumph has a nice accessories catalog for the 675, from carbon fiber parts to soft luggage. More places are starting to carry aftermarket parts for it as well.

I have 6500 miles on mine. I had an electrical charging system problem that was covered under warranty and haven't had problems with it since it was fixed.

It's got a great engine with linear power delivery and a solid top end rush. It's not like an R6 that waits until 10,000 rpm to get things going. Only minor vibes through the bars and pegs. It handles great with solid feedback from both ends. The stock Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pros are nice and sticky.

Triumph has the shop manual you can buy from the dealer that has complete information about tear down. Great illustrations that are helpful during disassembly for maintenance.

I've put 400 miles on it in a day without the need for a chiropractor- a neck massage and some stretching, but what do you expect.

I made the choice between the '07 CBR600RR and the Daytona and I think I made the right choice for me.

I know I got the better looking bike anyway, ha.