Triumph Daytona 955i 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

In last few years I have had a 99 Honda ACE and a '01 Ducati ST2 and I just picked up a leftover 2002 Tiger. I've been looking for the best all-around bike for me. I wanted something under 500 lbs, hard luggage, sport bike-like seating (knees huggin the tank), upright seating position, wet clutch, and more then 100 horses. My dealer let me take out the Tiger and I was sold. It's very comfortable but plenty aggressive. I'm 6'1" and 215 and the bike fits great. It would be a little tall for short riders. It's great for rough roads/fire roads. I do wish that there were more acccessories to personalize the bike...but even stock it gets a lot of looks. The 2002 left overs are a great deal as they come with matching hardbags, 2 year warranty and 3.9% financing. Cool bike. Show less

I was on my way to buy a new BMW when I stopped by the Triumph dealer to check the price on a helmet. I saw the Tiger and sat on it. I was comfortable for my 6'3" frame. The owner of the dealer encouraged me to take it for a ride, so I did. That was it for me. I bought the bike the next week and I've been riding it for the last month. I've been riding for over 30 years, and this bike is more fun than anything I've ridden since my first mini-bike. It's quick, balanced, and easy in the corners. It just wants to drop into the grove and accelerate out the other side of the corners. It's MUCH more comfortable than my last sport-bike. No upper-body fatigue, no vibration, no peaky powerband - just smoothe, even power at all speeds. Ride it. You'll love it too! 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