Triumph TT600 reviews

I told you I was going to get it. But not the one I originally saw as the dealer wouldn't talk a sensible deal, even though I had bought my Fazer from them and I lived 10 mins away. So I rode my Fazer with my partner in tow to On Yer Triumph 80 miles away. I had spoken to them earlier in the week and they had 2 in Racing Yellow to choose from. I did the deal in minutes and now I have my TT600. Love it. Thanks to you all for the positive comments that persuaded me to go for it. Show less

Nothing better anyone who says the looks are bad and the build was wrong is an idiot. all i know is mine was the greatest bike ive ever owned. the person who said it had a bad build most have had a defective bike. and the corosion most have been a lie because i left mine outside in very salty air by the beach and never had any signs of corosion. Show less

Everyone is right on in regards to the handling and comfort of this bike. Spent 7 hours on it one Saturday..no complaints . Unfortunately, my 2001 model has spent more time in the shop than on the road. Two major gas leaks, one oil leak, two faulty batteries, one rear swing arm, new cooling fan, multiple new fuel injection mappings....and it still doesn't like to start right up and yes, as everyone else noted...this bike runs really hot. Something to note...Triumph has covered all the repairs, but the people at Triumph North America don't seem to care about customer service. They hide behind the 2 year warranty. In all, fun bike when it will run though. Just be careful. Show less

I write only from my experiences on a lengthy test ride on a 2002 model from earlier this year when considering a replacement for a YZF600R. This bike is let down by mainly two things, build quality and looks. The looks are dated. It looks like Triumph have copied a CBR600 from three years ago but lost the plot along the way. Build quality is also below par in my view. The cockpit is too sparse for my liking with the minimum of inner panels to hide the untidy wiring. The cockpit on the model that I rode, also seem to buzz at certain points in the rev range which was poor. The mirrors are too small and feel very plasticky and fragile. Also on the newly registered model that I tried some of the body panel fasteners had started to corrode which isn't impressive. I also thought the screen was too low and failed to protect my head from the blast. On a positive note I found the engine response instant without glitches and the gearbox sweet and the clutch light. The TT600 suspension is supple (for a sports bike,) but offers sublime handling. I found the bike acceptably comfortable (although I wouldn't tour on it) and whatever you think of the looks at least they are distinctive. I like the understated single colour schemes, especially the silver and black colours. The bike I test rode had a triumph race can fitted which makes the bike sound great. Highly recommended ! J Summing up the TT600 is a great handling bike with a great engine but let down by below par build quality, poor minor detailing, and dated looks. There is no way I would pay full price for one but at a discounted price (which they are sure to be when the new Daytona 600 is launched next year) and with attractive finance I would consider one. Show less

I went to my local dealer in Bristol with a colleague to buy a pair of summer gloves (I was riding a GPZ500S at the time) - and as I browsed around the store, I saw it. Black and yellow, with a classically and quintessentially British feel to it - the TT600. I knew it was wrong, but with my colleague egging me on, I had to have it - brand new. It was the 2001 spec (and had been uprated by Triumph) - and it was an eye-opener. Smooth power delivery, sharp handling, com- fortable seating position and phenomenal brakes. My colleague who owns an YZF-R1 suggested we go out for a spin (once the bike was properly run in of course), and so we did. The road (known as the Fosseway, running from Bath to Warwick) is in some places twisty and in other places striaght and fast. I had been riding my TT600 for a month, and he his R1 for a year. What happened? In the twisty sections, I left him behind - a long way behind. I have read review upon review of people being scathing about the TT600, but I have to say that I am really impressed with what the Brits have produced - and since it's latest engine mapping (Jan 2002) it is even better in high gear at low revs. I can chuck this bike all over the place with complete confidence - and give the YZF-R6's, GSX-600's, and CBRs a good run for their money.......Next question, do I go for the new and eagerly anticipated TT600R later this year. ...? Show less

I have a 2001 model . It is great! The engine is a diamond - 100mph (160kmhr) in third gear is no problem! The handling and braking is brilliant. Reliability and build quality seems excellent. Two gripes are the overheating - fan comes on quite quickly in town (but never on the open road), the lack of low down torque. These mean the TT is best suited to country roads rather than the city. Despite these gripes, I would recommend the 2001 TT600 to anyone. Show less

There I was at the cycle dealer looking at the Katana and the GSXR600. Then suddenly, I saw this different and unique bike that just forced me to go its way. I straddled the seat and realized I was on a bike that had a 100 year old history. WOW, this thing is different and cool. I loved its unique lines and tremendous style, but I was not happy with the options for color. Not to sound like a whining baby, but I was given a choise between blue and yellow. One would think that with a bike being so unique, that Triumph would want the rider to stand out even more by offering at least 2 other colors like maybe glacier white, or metallic deep forest green. This would be incredible, but the colors they offer are so bland and boring. I rode the bike and it handled really well, but I may opt to go for the GSXR because it is lighter and has more horse power and torque. Dont get me wrong, the bike is beautiful, but they need to lower the price by about 500 bucks and offer more options. Show less

After riding cruisers for a bit and tiring of their impracticality, performance shortcomings, and contrived "lifestyle" image, and finding the Japanese sportbikes a bit gaudy, I decided on the TT600. WOW. Super stiff chassis, awesome brakes, and smooth power delivery combine to make this the most fun bike I've ever ridden. The bike is compact but roomy enough for my six-three frame, and the suspension is spot on. Handling is nearly telepathic and the bike is comfy enough to ride all day. The single color paint is understated and classy, and really stands out among othe sportbikes. Speed, performance, and gentlemanly appearance make you feel like King Arthur on a crotch rocket! I absoloutely love this bike. Show less

I am a 17 year old guy who was looking for a great bike to replace my old 1973 honda CB. Rather than getting a CBR or Ninja, I decided to stick with the family tradition and buy a Triumph. I have really liked the TT since it came out and heard all the magazines tear it up. I found one at my local dealer and had to go for it. I am so glad I did. It Handles better than anyother bike I have ridden and after you get the RPM's up it will really go too. One of the best things about this bike is that it isn't one everyone has. Typically a teenager doesn't have the income to pay for a bike of this caliper so I can really enjoy knowing I am the only one on one for quite a distance. As far as looks go, In the first two days of riding it girls that have never paid attention to me started to wave everytime they saw me. Go figure. Show less

This is a fantastic machine! I had thought about buying a 2001 TT600 but decided to wait until the 2002 became available and I'm glad that I did. For the new model year, Triumph revised the engine mapping and also increased the number of low frictional parts in the engine. I told the service manager this and when he rode my bike for the first time, he came back and said "Wow, you're right, this is more fun." The fuel injection is phenomenally smooth and throttle response is great. A perfect 5! Show less