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2007 Triumph Daytona 675

Posted by Brad Puetz

Monday, 04 December 2006

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The Triumph falls into the corner with ease and is very precise. The suspension gave great feedback both front and back but was a little unstable mid-corner in some of the bumpy faster sections. The shock seemed on the soft side and we were searching for more rebound in the rear. One thing that was most likely not helping matters was the temperature. It was a very cold day in Vegas and I was having trouble getting enough heat in the tires to really push the bike the way I wanted to. In my third session I decided I wasn't getting heat in the tires because I wasn't riding hard enough so it was time to up the pace. Or as my riding partners said, "You need to turn up the good and turn down the suck!".

Although never professionally diagnosed with dyslexia I sometimes tend to get things a little backwards and sure enough as I went to "turn up the good" in turn 3, I mistakenly "turned up the suck.” I had a major front end push and had to stand the bike up and do a little motocross action to save it. Although I know Mr. Emery has a great sense of humor I had a feeling that somehow he would not find me torpedoing the Triumph especially side-splitting. I managed to flail around through the dirt just long enough to get the bike under control and back on track only to nearly receive a GSX-R enema coming up from behind - Disaster successfully thwarted.

After a few too many cold tire slides I decided to relax a little bit and just enjoy what the Triumph has to offer, an intoxicating motor with precise handling and killer brakes. As a track day bike you would be hard pressed to find a middleweight that is more fun to ride.

Oh, and let's not forget that distinctive sound of a triple. I don't know how many of you have been to a World Superbike race and heard the Foggy Petronas Triple but it's the most insanely sweet sounding bike I've heard. Well, this Triumph Triple has got to be one of the finest sounding street bikes on the road. The Triumph mixes the deepness of a twin with the scream of a four-cylinder forming a roar that's all it's own.

There are many riders out there who buy their bike solely on the fact that it's unique or interesting, regardless of how the bike performs. This is understandable as bikes are emotional purchases, and your mouth should ooze a small amount of dribble every time you open that garage. But for me performance has always come first and everything else tends to come second. With the Triumph Daytona 675 the rider does not have to sacrifice performance just for the sake of having the hottest conversation piece at the local bike night. Triumph has built a bike that is a genuine alternative to the usual suspects in the middleweight class. A motorcycle that is not only different, but in many ways a bike that is superior.

Brad Puetz

Specifications	2007 Triumph Daytona 675
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
Capacity	675cc
Bore/Stroke	74.0 x 52.3mm
Compression Ratio	12.65:1
Fuel System	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with forced air induction
Ignition	Digital - inductive type - via electronic engine management system
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox	6-speed, close ratio
Swingarm	Braced, twin-sided, aluminium alloy with adjustable pivot position
Front/Rear Wheel Front/Rear Tire	Alloy 5-spoke, 17 x 3.5in Rear Wheel - 17 x 5.5in Front Tire 120/70 ZR 17 Rear Tire 180/55 ZR 17
Front Suspension Rear Suspension	41mm USD forks with three-way adjustability Rear Monoshock with piggy back reservoir 3-way adjustability
Front Brakes Rear Brakes	Twin 308mm floating discs, 4 piston radial calipers with radial master cylinder Single 220mm disc, single piston caliper
Seat Height	825mm (32.5in)
Wheelbase	1392mm (54.8in)
Rake/Trail	23.5º/86.8mm
Weight	(Dry) 363 lbs
Fuel Tank	Capacity 4.6 gal
Colours	Scorched Yellow, Tornado Red, Graphite
Price	$8,999

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