Triumph Daytona 600 (2004) reviews

I went from riding a Ducati Monster 620 to this beast and they are like night and day. You just think about leaning in a curve and the bike does it for you. It's so effortless, it's almost scary. Even at my size, there are zero issues with comfort or power. The power is sufficient from what I've been able to tell in the short time I've had it. I even have friends that ride rice rockets and they envy the looks of my 'Tona. My dad has even pondered selling his Monster 1000 to get a Daytona. I had a salesman at a local Suzuki dealership ask me if I was ready to trade and I effortlessly told him that I wouldn't ever even think about it. It's just the fact the bike is well rounded in all aspects and looks nothing like any of the other bikes on the market. I'm taking her to the grave. Show less

Bought the Silver about a week and a half ago (used). I've never wanted a rocket but love Triumph, and I love the Daytona's sexy look. I took her home equipped the carbon can for good measure. Took her out and oh my, what a ride. I've been on a lot of other bikes but for my size and weight most bikes are crap. Comparing directly to my brother's Suzuki bandit 1200s which is a great bike, this Daytona makes him wish he looked as good as me. She is sweet to hear, and as you can guess, gets a lot of attention when moving and when parked. I have pressed the top end rush on a few times and I don't care what anyone wants to say, for a stock bike, she moves. The fittings of the side panel need to be cleaned up and tightened for a cleaner look. All in all, I made the right choice with beauty and will never second guess this choice! She is not the fastest bike but most will never go to a track and as far as a street bike, the comfort is there, the sound is there, and the look is there. I recommend a fender elimination kit, all the carbon fiber you can find. Change up the seat for sure (I haven't yet but I am ASAP as my butt hurts so bad after 2 hours). Good choice in the Daytona 955i Show less

I have owned this bike (2005 Triumph Daytona 650 yellow) since late April and I am thoroughly impressed and pleased with it. I have gotten so many compliments since I bought it and in my opinion it is the best looking sport bike out there. It rides great, handles great, has tons of speed and power, and looks amazing. I just put a Two Bros exhaust on it and it now sounds amazing, too. It fits me perfect for my height but I'm not sure it would be the greatest bike for a shorter person. I have ridden it nonstop for an hour and a half and it doesn't really ever get uncomfortable. I have also ridden people on the back and it doesn't really lose any power. Overall I give it a perfect rating because I've never ridden a bike that even comes close! Show less

Hey all this bike rocks big time it handles superbly especially on the sometimes lousey country roads in my area , my bike is an 04 model had 1700 miles on the clock with carbon exhaust and k and n airfilter already fitted , the bike fires always 1st touch of the button and power is brilliant quite unlimted i feel with some very minor modifications this thing can blow away gixxers lol do yaself a favor and consider one of these before any others :) Show less

This is my first bike, though I've grown up riding dirbikes and motorcycles, I'd never owned a sportbike. I had ridden my buddy's GSX R6 and his dad's 600 Katana, but they don't even compare to this bike. The throttle response is instantaneous, though a bit twitchy in the low rpm range. The powerband kicks in just after 6000 rpm, and man let me tell you, you had better hold on tight because you're going to hit incredibly illegal speeds in no time. The chasis is superb and gives the bike excellent flickability in the twisties. The ergonomics could be a bit more comfortable, though I suspect that someone taller than I, would have no problems. The bike comes with a bulky, somewhat ugly stock pipe, that gives the bike a deep, yet restrained tone. I upgraded to a Leovince SBK Brushed Aluminum Racing Pipe, which not only upgraded the looks and added a her HP, it sounds incredible! This is the pipe for this bike! This bike's looks will get you more stares from people than any of the Japanese bikes. A guy at the local bike shop with an '05 Ninja 636 said it was the best looking bike out right now when he saw me ride up on this thing. If you want a high-performing, unique-looking bike, then this is the one for you! I love this bike and am thoroughly satisfied with my purchase. Show less

If you are looking for a unique sportbike that is an alternative to the Japanese market yet still retains the reliability, look no further. These machines are grossly underated. In my opinion, this is the finest "road going" sportbike. The power is tremendous (mine dynoed at 133hp)and the sound (high mount Triumph pipe) is amazing. GREAT MACHINE!!!!!!!!!!!! Show less

This bike is fun to ride!! People watch in awe when they see me going down the street. The handling this bike has is outstanding! You can corner and almost lay it down on it's side and feel safe doing it. Show less

This bike is incredible! Power that is hard to match with handling to counter it. The 650 has the added something to make you wonder what you might miss with a 600. More displacement! This bike is a head-turner. Being that it is not your average sport bike, I find that more and more people are asking "What is it?" which I must say I don't mind telling them. I would deffinately recomend this bike to a friend. The only reason I gave the reliability a 4 is because I am having some issues with the programming of the fuel system, but am happy to say that the dealer gas been very responsive to my needs. Show less

I purchased the new Daytona 650 within a week of writing this. This bike is an incredible combination of style, power, and comfort. You get all the enjoyment of a torqued up sport bike, but with a subtle style that you just don't see amongst the Japanese counterparts. This bike gives the rider a greater sense of safety while riding and rarely does anything unexpected. This bike also makes a statement. I recently pulled into a Hooters bike night, and all of my friends with Japanese bikes were overlooked by my brand new stock Triumph. Why not be different? Show less

I love my Daytona 600. I got a killer deal on the demo model off the dealership floor. It is really easy to ride for a beginner, but also has all the features to keep any experienced rider excited. I have friends that ride Yamaha r-6's, and they love riding my bike!!! Show less