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2007 Triumph Daytona 675

Posted by Brad Puetz

Monday, 04 December 2006

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Self-Confessed Garage Dribbling by Brad Puetz ~ Assorted Photos by Anon

I've been on the receiving end of a few jokes over the last few years regarding my daily transportation which is often being branded as my farm truck. Sure it's not very stylish or fast and this white regular cab long box doesn't make the ladies melt but it works great as a race bike hauler. So when I got the chance to ride the new Triumph Daytona 675 for a few weeks, you could say I was more than just a little excited. Finally I'd be the guy rolling down the street in style sporting my new Dainese leathers and waving to all the lovely ladies who would surely be taking notice. Oh yes, I was looking forward to this and was going to soak it for all it's worth. Ride it to the mail box at the end of the parking lot a few times a day just incase any important new coupons had arrived. Maybe start it up 3 or 4 times a day just to make sure the battery didn't go bad from sitting too long. It's been a while since I've had anything this pretty sitting in my garage and I was going to flaunt it!

When the manufacturer's rolled out their latest weapons this season, few bikes had me as feverish as the brand-new Triumph 675. Now for a guy who rarely rides middleweight bikes and has never owned a Triumph this may seem a little odd. But one quick observation of the first three-cylinder supersport middleweight reveals this Triumph was destined to be like none other. Taking a first look at the brand-new Triumph revealed it’s striking beauty. Some of the past Triumphs have been guilty of looking a bit dated even when new. This is no longer the case as the Triumph Daytona looks remarkably modern and fresh. Attractive bodywork and frame design, undertail exhaust and beautiful paint make this bike a real looker. There was a buzz surrounding this bike and I was eager to see if Triumph had built a bike that not only looked beautiful but performed just as mental.

One look at the spec sheet on the 675 and you will see this isn't your grand pappy's Triumph. Its 675cc, water-cooled three-cylinder 12-valve power unit is extremely compact and features Keihin closed-loop fuel injection and stacked six-speed close ratio transmission. Peak power of 123bhp is delivered at 12,500rpm, with 53ft.lbf torque at 11,750rpm. The standard exhaust features an under seat exhaust and also utilizes a secondary valve to boost torque low down.

The Daytona 675’s aluminum frame is fabricated with open-back cast spars, which wrap over the top of the motor, accentuating further the benefits of the narrow three-cylinder design. Rake is set at 23.5mm, trail at 86.8mm with a wheelbase of 54.8in. Dry weight is 363lbs. The frame is 5.5 pounds lighter and 4.3 inches narrower than Triumph's previous 650 middleweight proving it really isn't about size, but how you use it.

Suspension is Kayaba 41mm inverted cartridge forks adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping at the front, monoshock with a piggyback reservoir adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping at the rear.

The wheels are a lightweight five-spoke design. 17 x 3.5in (front) and 17 x 5.5in (rear). Pirelli Dragon Super Corsa Pro's came fitted on the Daytona 675. Front tire size is 120/70 ZR17, the rear a 180/55 ZR17.

Also, for all of you Attention Deficit Disorder types there is no need to fear because if you start getting a little bored on track, the 675's dash comes complete with gear indicator, programmable shift lights, lap timer, as well all the usual trip functions, to keep you occupied.

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