Triumph Daytona 600 (2004) reviews

In a nutshell: this is the only motivation to ride a bike and if you are going to ride only one-- make it this one. It is reassuringly "on your side" and is capable of taking a complete novice all the way through to knee-down. In terms of handling, you really feel appreciate the road setup. Have heard about "tank slap" but never know a rider to provoke such things from this bike-- it's that tuned. Have heard critics bemoan about poor mid-range: I'd say, "adjust to the Daytona's riding style" -- in that, if you want raw performance at low speeds: adjust the revs accordingly. Admittedly, the beast only starts to wake up between 8,000 to 10,000 rpm ... but when it does: what a sweet note she produces. Show less

I was looking for something different for a second motorcycle and man did I find it!! A 1998 T595 Daytona (Yellow) in perfect shape. Has awesome power delivery and torque. It is user friendly and I love taking it on the back roads. More power than I will ever use. The handlebars are a little low for my liking but that is an easy fix. Only put a few hundred miles on it but it run like a top. Always wondered why the resale is not great for these bikes but it worked out well for me. Highly recommend this bike to anyone Show less

Since I bought my Daytona in June 03 I haven't looked back! I looked around all Spring at the different bikes (Honda, Yamaha, etc) and I think that this is the best looking and best handling 600 on the road. I have gotten more compliments on this bike than I can count. Being 6'1" this is extremely comfortable and easy on the wrists. I have even found that the Daytona 600 is a more comfortable on long distance rides than the Speed Triple. I am extremely happy with my decision on the Daytona and I can't wait for spring so I can take it out of storage and get it back on the road! Show less

I have to concur with all the reviews I see here so far. The purchase of my racing yellow lust rocket was back in September. Added a factory stainless pipe with a power commander and dyno tune. I love hitting the corners when the rpms are 8+ giving me all the power my little heart desires. I think I ride regularly and I can say I have never seen another Daytona 600 out there. It is generally a Yamaha, Kawasaki, or Honda going the other way. Besides every time I walk out to my garage it always puts a smile on my face. Show less

If you get this bike the 1st must is to put the carbon fiber muffler on her (go w/ the factory muffler).Once I added that it was a whole new bike. This bikes rides like a charm, moves very fast, and sounds great. Since everyone and there brother doesn't have this bike you turn heads like crazy. Show less

I had not ridden a lot in the past 30 years except for an occasional borrowed ride. In the old days I used to ride a 1969 Daytona and experienced a good fun-factor level. So, time moves on, I decide it's time to buy a new motorcycle all for me. At age 50 you would think I would have been over the need for two wheeled excitement. WRONG! Well my last bike was a Triumph Daytona so might as well make the new one a Triumph Daytona. I must say that bike technology has moved in the right direction. I have had more fun in 600 miles on my new Daytona than 6000 on the old style. I thought the clip-on handle bars and sportbike seating position would be uncomfortable to a man in middle age, at 5'11' and 265 lbs. Especialy since I am alot broader at the shoulder than at the hip. I have not had a problem on trips of up to 2 hours. The bike has proven to be very nimble and blister-butt fast. If a guy my age and size can comfortably ride this bike, the rest of you have no excuse. The fun-factor is now on maximum! Show less

I just got the silver triumph daytona 600 in september of '03. All I got to say is that it has and continues to pass all my expectations. I was in the market for a bike this summer and had my eyes set on the R6, but when I met the sexy silver triumph it was love at first sight. Especially when I sat on it. The riding position is so comfortable, I'm 5'7-5'8 185 and it fits like a glove. The bike does sit a lil high than other jap bikes but I love the feel. It handels great on the road and especially in turns. Some of the added features that the british bike posesess that other jap bikes dont just shows how determined triumph was in making a great 600c bike that riders would appreaciate. The triumph daytona 600 has given me 110% satisfaction. Truely the best decision I've ever made!!!!!!!!!! Show less

I've had my D6 since June '03 and I have not found anything that I dont like. I've ridden all of the competitors and I can honestly say that, for the riding I do, it is next to perfect. The only bike with more low and mid power is the Kawi with its 36 extra cc's. Oh and the Yamaha's amazing top end but no guts down low. The Honda's got the D6 matched for the most part except for the red line. I love tearing up the North GA mountain roads on this bike. The light weight 600's got awesome power and feels awesome in the corners. Excellent feedback from the front tire. Pirelli Diablo's stock, c'mon man, you can tell Triumph wasn't just playing around with this machine. I'll take on any 600 out there with the confidence that I have a superior machine. BRING IT ON BUDDY! Show less

I am in love with this bike. My first bike was a racing yellow Daytona 900 in 1994. Lots of character, great sounding triple, but ultimately bloated and soft -- more of a touring bike. This new Daytona, however, echoes the gorgeous racing yellow and minimal graphics, but the styling is sharpened up and the bike is slimmed down considerably. Nonetheless, it is much more comfortable than a Ducati and less severe on the wrists. At 6'2" and 200 pounds, I am having no problems. Having never driven a 600 before, I do find it a bit wimpy at low revs, but 0-4000 RPMs shouldnt really matter too much anyway and 155 MPH should suffice around town. I ordered mine with Triumph's carbon fiber racing can -- it sounds great and looks much better than stock. Highly recommended. Has anyone heard if Triumph will launch a 955 triple with similarly sharp styling? Even better! Hondas are better bikes? Probably, but who cares?! This bike is great and it makes me happy even sitting in the garage. Good luck. Show less

I recently purchased a low milege used 2000 Daytona. My son has a 98 and has had no problems with his and I needed something to keep up with him. These bikes are something else. I put on the high rise c/f can, K&N filter and a remapping and this thing screams. Also had Michelin pilot sports mounted. Now it's not only really fast, it sticks to the curves like glue. Then there's the looks. Mine is tornado red wirh some extra carbon fiber goodies. Personally I thought the Daytona's looked odd in a european way but it's grown on me. It really attracts different people. On two occasions old ladies came up to to bike. They couldn't stop talking about how gorgeous they thought it was. One of them decided she wanted to buy one! I get similar responses everytime I stop somewhere. Then there's the sound. It's more addicting than I ever imagined. It snarls, growls and screams like a banshee. I can only go about a day without hearing "the sound". This one will be a permanent resident in my bike collection. Show less