i think im going to keep my eyes open for the 750

man the daytonas are so much cheaper tho lol

 

We own one And see, thats only 35 lol. Wet weight is alot closer though.

 

THIS

 

THIS..... is the truth: They went from 391 to 356 dry weight, which is exactly how 0% of the bikes on the road are ridden. Wet weight went from 417 to 407, a total of 10lbs [or 2.5%], not 40 [which would be almost 10%].

 

I don't really get how you can lose so much "dry weight" without the same figure being reflected in "wet weight". I mean if you cut 35lbs of aluminum out of the bike, it's not going to matter whether the fluids are in it or not, its still 35lbs.... someone please explain... I guess if they changed the brakes, and cooling system so now they require more fluid under operation than previously? maybe the engine needs more oil than it used to? or they increased the tank size significantly? I dunno....
as for 675 vs 600 - I think the 675 would have better street manners due to the torque curve of that 675 tripple, other than that though, I really cant comment as I havent ridden one. If you could find a place where you can test ride all three back to back obviously that would be best. I'm also going to suggest the Buell 1125r, just to throw another monkey wrench into the mix; I hear they are amazingly fun on the street and twisties due again to the torque curve of the motor. Between the three mentioned models however, I'd probably go with either 600 or 750; there is little Triumph presence around me, Japanese bikes dominate the market and are easier to get parts/service for.

good luck

 

yeah the more i read/research about bikes the more it makes me want a gsxr 750.

 

I got rid of the F4i for a 07 675. Most of the information here about the handling is wrong. It flicks around like no other bike I've ridden. The steering is very responsive and very accurate. The stock suspension is a little stiff and you can notice, but like any bike, you really need to set it up for your weight. The 675, being a 3 cylinder instead of a 4, is a lot narrower than any Japanese bike I've ridden. My brother has an 07 K7 GSXR750, and his bike feels huge compared to the 675, although it does have a little more pull at higher revs thanks to the extra cylinder. The torque is awesome, and because of the 3 cylinders vs 4, the power curve is much more linear, so you use a lot more of your rev-range. The ergos on the 675 are pretty harsh, nowhere near as comfortable as the F4i, so that is one thing to keep in mind. You will see that most people with 675s take them to the track as they are great track bikes.

You really should ride one before you make any judgement on it. Most Triumph dealers will have a Demo bike you can ride around granted you have a motorcycle license and proof of insurance. And the 675R has a few extra upgrades than a standard 675, with about a $1500 price increase.

 

How is the 675 on longer rides?

 

Not terrible, the longest I've done is 2 hours, but no where near as comfortable as the F4i. Not many sportbikes can touch the F4i in that aspect.

 

I don't think the sitting position is very bad at all. You can get a great leg clamp on the tank so you don't have to put much weight on your wrists.