Advice required - New bike

[lasermatt]

I'm looking to get my first sports bike and tried a Triumph Daytona 675 today. Lovely bike and my mind was almost made up until I tried a mates CBR 600RR an hour ago. The RR just felt easier to ride and was a slightly less focussed riding position I thought. Only thing I'm not sure is the Triumph test ride was on unfamiliar roads but the RR was on roads I drive on everyday so now wondering if that makes the difference.

If I go the RR route it'll mean an 06 model and that might not be the wisest move with the 07 model out soon (Sat on the 2007 RR at the bike show - Just too small for me).

Any thoughts gratefully received. My heart wants the Triumph but the CBR just felt better.

[hobo]

Seems the case that the 675 is seen as the better road bike, whereas the CBR the better track bike.

Whats it going to be used for ? Commuting, Weekends, Track ?

They are both brilliant machines & in all honesty you'll probably never push either anywhere near thier limits so both will be as good as each other.

Go with the heart

[lasermatt]

Its purely for weekend fun and track days and the odd ride to work in the summer but mainly just fun.

I so want the Daytona - Its all I've wanted whilst I was training and was the only bike in that class that I liked the look of at the bike show. Triumph also have some cracking finance deals at the moment which helps!!

[aeropilot]

lasermatt said:

I so want the Daytona

Err........then get it then.

If you get the Honda, you'll only regret not going for the Trumpet, anyway dare to be different, the world and his ruddy dog has a Kawahonduki-thingamy-whotzit....

[SVS]

lasermatt said:

Its all I've wanted whilst I was training ...

Is this your first big bike then? If so, welcome on board

Incidentally, I wouldn't give up on winter riding until you've tried it. With cracking sunny days we've had this winter, it's been a real pleasure All you need is the right kit that's warm, wind/water proof and comfortable

[kiwi_uk]

aeropilot said:

lasermatt said:

I so want the Daytona

Err........then get it then.

If you get the Honda, you'll only regret not going for the Trumpet, anyway dare to be different, the world and his ruddy dog has a Kawahonduki-thingamy-whotzit....

As he said, o with your heart!!!

[chilli]

Yep, Daytona would get my vote...lovely looking machines.

[Steve_T]

Check out the oil consumption problems on the 675 before you commit to purchasing. Some horror stories in the MCN about this. If you do get keep an eye on the oil level.

Steve.

[virgil]

lasermatt said:

I so want the Daytona - Its all I've wanted whilst...

As has been said, think you've answered your own question.

If you bought the Triumph are you really going to be thinking "Oh I wish I'd bought a XXX, as it handles so much better"??? Or would you be thinking, "yeah this XXX is nice, but look at that 675 I just passed...wish I had one of those".

Unless you need the bike for a particular purpose, buy what you WANT, not what you think you SHOULD have...you be happier in the long run.

[julianb]

I liked the Trumpet too. But I went with Mr Honda's 600RR. I think it's a better quality product, but you gotta go with your heart I guess!


Have fun whichever you choose.

[lasermatt]

Thanks for all the responses.

Well I'm now even more confused but have come to the conclusion that I'm not going to buy new as I can save money that way and someone elso can take the depreciation hit - There's some good priced low mileage machines out there. Still torn between the two but the way I see it, and as has been said above they're both superb machines so its not a bad position to be in!!

[D1 MAD]

One other, albeit rather 'sensible' consideration is, how long are you planning to keep it and what is it likely to be worth when you come to sell it, or trade it in. Look at the average depreciation over those many years and work out the total cost of ownership over that time.

But mainly, as other have said, 'go with your heart', the true feel good factor is priceless.

[skyedriver]

I SO WANTED a Honda VFR when I was taking lessons/test.


Tried one and bought a Triumph Sprint ST instead!

[andy tims]

All of the current Sports 600's are good so keep an open mind if you want a bargain.

I could be slightly biased, but think the GSXR750 is the probably the best real world Sports Bike available right now, especially K4 or newer.