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by loco
Wed Feb 01, 2006 4:21 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: New Daytona 675 TRIPLE
Replies: 2
Views: 2026

New Daytona 675 TRIPLE

Out now I believe: http://www.triumph.co.uk/media/Day675_4_800x600.jpg

Nice.

Maximum Power 125PS (123bhp) at 12,500 rpm
Maximum Torque 72Nm (53ft.lbf) at 11,750 rpm

The joys of a triple...
£7,199 OTR.


Time to get saving...
by loco
Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:44 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Riding in the rain
Replies: 15
Views: 6378

I find the wet ruins my experience. You have to be super paranoid and so cautious. I'm still on a two-stroke, so there basically isn't any torque whatsoever so coming out of the corners is ok. A 500+ with plenty of torque: very easy to get the "O Ring" going crazy in the wet. The cold, the...
by loco
Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:11 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Newbie question: What's the definition of a squid?
Replies: 11
Views: 4758

Newbie question: What's the definition of a squid?

Seen it used around here a lot. Is it like a 'boy racer'? From where did the term originate and why?

Cheers.
by loco
Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:04 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Looking for a 600. *possibly* V-twin?
Replies: 24
Views: 7809

That being said, if you go 600cc super bike, try an R6, they've very light and comfortable IMO. Though i still like the idea of that Triumph 675. Cause simply put, twins can't make the HP of I4's CC for CC. That's why Ducati has the 749 that still makes similar power to a 600 despite it's greater C...
by loco
Tue Jan 31, 2006 12:35 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Looking for a 600. *possibly* V-twin?
Replies: 24
Views: 7809

First off, thanks for the replies, everyone. Sounds to me that he just wants it to cruise around with an pick up chicks, thus the emphasis on looks. And if you pick up two at the same time, and, ya know, don't want one, my number is... This is going to be my first heavy after coming through a 50, th...
by loco
Tue Jan 31, 2006 5:28 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Looking for a 600. *possibly* V-twin?
Replies: 24
Views: 7809

try the SV650S... although you might need to get xtra fairings to saitisfy you on you on the looks dept since you like the sportbike image. when i bought my bike at the dealership (they're not brand specific), i saw an SV650S w/ full fairings, brand new, the dealership installed those fairings them...
by loco
Tue Jan 31, 2006 4:34 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Looking for a 600. *possibly* V-twin?
Replies: 24
Views: 7809

Looking for a 600. *possibly* V-twin?

So, I'm looking for a 600. It needs to be race-style and obviously damned hot. Currently I'm leaning towards the CBR-RR 600 which is pure sex on wheels. However, V-twins have caught my attention and I could be persuaded by an old style Ducati 748, although apparantly it costs a bomb to maintain the ...