@@AlexSimmons11c I know this is old but I'm a beginner rider as far as I'm concerned the only riding experience i have is a jet ski, but I want to get a early model Daytona as my first bike because they are relatively cheap 3 to 4k 5 at most and I have aspirations for bigger liter bikes i dont think a gutless ninja 400 can prepare me for those so i want to get a daytona
I started on a brand new cbr600rr in 2013 when I was 25 years old. I had plenty of experience on dirt bikes growing up, so was very comfortable on bikes, including with a powerband. The cbr600rr felt like a small (gutless) bike below 7,000rpm, and could be very dangerous close to redline. I was mature, but decided to trade in for a Honda Shadow a few years later for more comfort and to keep me out of trouble (and alive). I now own a 2014 Daytona 675... the power on it is much more linear and predictable than the cbr600rr, but definitely has more power and a LOT more torque. Someone without any bike experience should NOT start on this bike... I agree with you there. It is possible, but you would want to be tall enough to properly reach the ground, have good coordination, and good self control (to resist the urge of driving like an idiot and killing yourself).
Kudos to you sir, any criticism you receive is misguided. I just got a 675 and it definitely requires constant attention when I'm riding it. I'm not a beginner and I mostly ride like an adult. The 675 makes that difficult.
Can you? Yes. Should you? Probably not. How do I know? I did it haha. I currently have a 2007 Triumph Daytona 675. And Alex is right on with all his points. Owning it though made taking my MSF Beginner course easier. I used a Suzuki 250TX so I was way more comfortable as a beginner rider in that class. Regardless, I started riding at the age of 29. No way I would start on a Daytona 675 if I were younger.
I started on Daytona 675 last year at 16 (I live in a biker family grandfather and great grand parents were Harley riders) call me foolish but I never was scared of the bike I learned quickly not to let her loose though (almost crashed) but other than that had no problems other than the fact that idiots try to merge into my lane all the time I’ve smacked a good 3 mirrors at this point
I started with S1000RR 2015. Never had an accident. Never drop or anything. I was very careful when riding. But then I bought a 150cc as a fun bike. Then I crashed. Because I thought i can handle this, 150cc could not go wrong, bla bla blaa.. That's the big mistake. Lesson learned, always be careful when riding motorcycles.
Im not a new rider by any means, but I did have a 6 year hiatus from 2010 after a serious crash, then rather than jumping on something powerful again I started back on a 2016 SV650 which I still have after 5 years, I got pretty confident and competent with that bike before deciding I wanted a 2021 MT09 which I bought in June last year, again I got more and more confident with that bike which didnt take nearly as long as it did to get my confidence back with the SV, I still have the MT09 aswell, then 2 months ago I bought a 2010 Daytona 675 which again took even less time to get good at riding the bike quickly in twisties, Im actually amazed at how intuitive it was to just jump on the bike and in next to no time at all be decent at riding it, as it's my first super sport bike ever and I've been riding since 2004.
Hahahaha I mean you can do what you want! The Street Triple is an AMAZING motorcycle, but I still don't recommend for beginners. But it sounds like you know that ;-)
This was my first bike - it has a lot of torque and will slip if you get cheap tires aka anything but pirellis. It doesn’t matter what you start on - your going to fail somehow and better not to waste your money making these stupid “baby steps” IMO.
Had one on my late 60s. It can be a handful. Any bike that has a redline of 84mph in 1st is capable of getting you in you trouble. Have always wondered how Triumph could get so much power from a 675 triple.
I’m looking at a 675 as my first bike…I know it’s a little big to start out on but my problem is I’m 6’6 245lbs. Does anyone have any input about this? I want to be smart but I also realistically can’t fit on anything smaller. They’re all too cramped.
You should do pretty well. From your weight, I also wouldn´t know why this would be a problem, there are many riders out there far heavier. You probably should adjust the suspension tho, as its made for a ~85kg rider if I´m not mistaken. Its a great bike. I got one as my 2nd bike (first was a 70hp Aprilia Rs250 2 stroke) and it has A LOT more power. It will treat you very welll tho, if you are careful with it.
Just to add my small bike history here in the UK. I passed my bike test late (age 32 first time) after driving performance cars since the age of 18. I passed my bike test on a 500cc Suzuki if I remember correctly. It was direct access, which I can ride any bike after that. 1st bike a 1996 ZX6R owned for 3yrs. 2nd bike a 1997 ZX7R just sold it after 17yrs of ownership. I'm now 52yrs old & about to buy a 2017 Daytona 675.......should I be scared?
Absolutely agree, not a good first bike my first bike was a Suzuki katana 600, then I upgraded to a Kawasaki zx6r 2005 purchased brand new in 2005 had it for 12years until I sold it in 2017 for a 2010 Triumph 675SE loved the 636 but the Daytona is very torquey and I had to get used to the riding position for a bit and I already came from a Japanese supersports, the Daytona has more of an aggressive lean. Love my Daytona, just hoping a new 765r will be made. If your a starter I would recommend a 500cc bike then when your learning curve is more confident move on to a bigger bike, the 600cc supersport is more than enough for the streets.
I also agree, I started on a Ninja 300 for my first bike. I've had it for 3 seasons now and have done 500-600km one day rides on it. After putting a lot of mileage on the Ninja 300 in 3 seasons I feel I'm finally ready to upgrade. I just bought a 2014 Triumph Daytona 675 to upgrade into the 600cc sport bikes and I will have it next week. I am a bit nervous about the first ride on the 675 but the feeling I'm getting is mostly from having a new bike to start on and learn. I plan on taking it to an open parking lot to learn the clutch friction zone before the first ride.
I live in the Netherlands and here we have to take motorcycle driving lessons, pass 2 tests one for controlling the bike (by driving in a parking lot with obstacles) and the other one for traffic participation and pass the theory exam ofcourse. I just got my license but I have only ridden a yamaha 650 cc naked bike during my lessons and exams forgot the exact model. Would you still think that the Daytona 675 would not be a great first bike choice for me?
whilst my daytona is my first "big bike " A licence in the uk, i wouldn't reccomend it to newbies, i've been on and off road for years before getting mine and instantly got a speeding ticket, they're high performance bikes made for racing more than street riding, great bikes even for the street but if it's your first bike on the road its going to be a bit harsh for you to learn on
Yes, absolutely. Was my first bike. Just don't dry and u-turn it, like I did after doing your test on a naked bike. Took all my might to stop her from hurting the ground.
In all seriousness, though, it's a great bike. I've only had it since September 2019 but I've put a lot of miles on it, and it's seen a fair few track days already. It's got decent power; enough to scare a novice rider, and possibly kill them if they're not delicate with the controls. But it's not enough to loop, if you just want to absolutely pin it (in anything except 1st gear). The noise is intoxicating too, you can't help but open that throttle. I ride with a few other bikers: R1, Ninja 600, S1000RR, Ninja 650. It's fun with all of them, across all levels. I cannot fault it. It looks beautiful, sounds beautiful and rides beautifully. I have it on Pilot Road 4 tyres, and after a few miles on the road it just goes where you point it. Everyone should have one!
I live in the uk and we have very different laws on what a learner rider can ride without being accompanied by an instructor (125 cc and 14 HP) We also have a graduated license which restricts by age of the person the power of the bike they can ride after passing the test/s. From what I read and see on Facebook and TH-cam things are very different in the USA with virtually no restrictions on what you can learn to ride on if you can get insurance. I am often puzzled by the questions on whether a Harley big twin is a good bike to learn on ( not a good thing to do in my opinion) when they turn up on the Facebook group I am a member of .I know the USA is the land of the free but how come there is no legislation on what new riders can ride before passing their tests?
I get this puzzled question from my international viewers a lot hahaha, you are correct, the U.S. has absolutely no law on what size motorcycle a beginner can ride. I wish we had a graduated system honestly, because I think it force more people to start on a sensible motorcycle and keep more people riding safe, but unfortunately here you generally only have to take a 2-day safety course to get your license, then you can ride whatever you want.
Alex Simmons we have a three part test. The first part the CBT (compulsorily basic training) has to be taken before your provisional (learner license) is valid it takes about 6 hours to do the course. You then have a theory written test then a practical test where you are followed by the examiner who instructs you via wireless. The license you get after passing a test is also dependant on your age and the power of the bike you passed on at A1 125 and 14HP min age 17,A2 45HP min age 19 and A unlimited min age 21. You can if you are 24 or over take the unlimited license test without getting the A1 or A2 license but for someone younger you have to have held A2 license for 2 years and you have to be retested. As you can see it is very different over here it is virtually impossible to get a license without doing a training course which are not cheap but it does stop novices getting on the road with inappropriate bikes and with no more idea about riding than which way round to sit. Also until you have passed a test you are limited to 125cc and 14HP unless accompanied by an instructor whatever age you are
You should be able to govern it. Feel like a 300-400cc equivalent. Then when you get comfortable take the governor off or however it works. Or you might be able to govern it through a tune when you first get it.
No, for real though, is it really safe to start on one? I am 21 and I don't know how to ride a motorcycle. If I were to learn, would this be a good bike? This bike's my dream bike and the fact that Triumph discontinued it is tragic. 😕
I had one at 16 y/o, not recommended. Mainly because it was too easy to go fast on, It didn't really make you work for it or learn how to ride properly. It wasn't any fun until you are actually pushing it and it can punish you quickly with tank slappers or cold tire highside. I should add that I club race now, I wasn't the avg noob. The best way to learn is where you can find the limits of the bike and make mistakes like dirt, track days, mini moto. If you get the 675 there will be times you will be just a passenger, unless you just wanna put around.
I'll do a video soon for this, but yes in most cases you can. SOME lenders will require you to have it or at least have proof that you have signed up for a safety course, but MOST lenders don't care. As long as you can pay the loan they don't care if you can legally ride haha
I've been looking at different bikes, and came to this video after watching some Triumph Twin videos... I kinda have my eye on a Yamaha XSR700, or the R7...MT-07 looks bad to me. But someday I'd love to have Triumph, likely a Street Twin...for tooling around, and something like a Ninja1000 (NOT-ZX10) or VFR800 for long sporty rides and trips. Spent a summer and 7000 miles on a GSXR-600, one 7 and a half hour day even. Rode dirt bikes as a kid, and rode my dads Shovelhead before... as well as an SV650 some. None of the current 650 bikes really appeal to me, so leaning to the Yammie 700 models, or maybe a used Street Twin ... wish HD would've kept on with making the Bronx...lol
This was my first bike. And I wouldn’t have it any other way! By far is and always will be my favorite bike!! 2007 Daytona 675 tornado red
Yo, thank you for this comment. I'm about to buy a 2008 will be my first motorcycle
@@motivatemyself500how’d it go?
@@SqueegeNasty cousin talked me into an sv650 lol. Great bike but will be looking for a 675 this spring
I think it is great when you offer this kind of information to beginner riders. It is so important that folks start on small bikes as you said. Peace.
Thanks Eric! :-)
@@AlexSimmons11c I know this is old but I'm a beginner rider as far as I'm concerned the only riding experience i have is a jet ski, but I want to get a early model Daytona as my first bike because they are relatively cheap 3 to 4k 5 at most and I have aspirations for bigger liter bikes i dont think a gutless ninja 400 can prepare me for those so i want to get a daytona
I started on a brand new cbr600rr in 2013 when I was 25 years old. I had plenty of experience on dirt bikes growing up, so was very comfortable on bikes, including with a powerband. The cbr600rr felt like a small (gutless) bike below 7,000rpm, and could be very dangerous close to redline. I was mature, but decided to trade in for a Honda Shadow a few years later for more comfort and to keep me out of trouble (and alive). I now own a 2014 Daytona 675... the power on it is much more linear and predictable than the cbr600rr, but definitely has more power and a LOT more torque. Someone without any bike experience should NOT start on this bike... I agree with you there. It is possible, but you would want to be tall enough to properly reach the ground, have good coordination, and good self control (to resist the urge of driving like an idiot and killing yourself).
You're right I have a Daytona, it's my first bike....lots of power, and kinda uncomfortable......but I still love it!
@Matt Herman might pick pick one up tomorrow…. Is 3700.00 a good price for an 07 with 11k miles?
@@bobbywalsh7767 Yes very good
I went from a 50 cc moped...to a 675... but I drive it like a moped
Haha Awesome
As a Daytona 675 rider...I fully agree with this video.
This bike is incredibly sensitive...it scares me sometimes
If you not a little scared when you crack that throttle you are not paying attention
Kudos to you sir, any criticism you receive is misguided. I just got a 675 and it definitely requires constant attention when I'm riding it. I'm not a beginner and I mostly ride like an adult. The 675 makes that difficult.
Can you? Yes. Should you? Probably not. How do I know? I did it haha. I currently have a 2007 Triumph Daytona 675. And Alex is right on with all his points. Owning it though made taking my MSF Beginner course easier. I used a Suzuki 250TX so I was way more comfortable as a beginner rider in that class. Regardless, I started riding at the age of 29. No way I would start on a Daytona 675 if I were younger.
Thanks so much for the input NijaBoi!
@@AlexSimmons11c No problem. Keep it up!
I started on Daytona 675 last year at 16 (I live in a biker family grandfather and great grand parents were Harley riders) call me foolish but I never was scared of the bike I learned quickly not to let her loose though (almost crashed) but other than that had no problems other than the fact that idiots try to merge into my lane all the time I’ve smacked a good 3 mirrors at this point
@@standwithukraine1631 Good for you my friend. Stay safe!
I started with S1000RR 2015. Never had an accident. Never drop or anything. I was very careful when riding.
But then I bought a 150cc as a fun bike. Then I crashed. Because I thought i can handle this, 150cc could not go wrong, bla bla blaa.. That's the big mistake.
Lesson learned, always be careful when riding motorcycles.
Im not a new rider by any means, but I did have a 6 year hiatus from 2010 after a serious crash, then rather than jumping on something powerful again I started back on a 2016 SV650 which I still have after 5 years, I got pretty confident and competent with that bike before deciding I wanted a 2021 MT09 which I bought in June last year, again I got more and more confident with that bike which didnt take nearly as long as it did to get my confidence back with the SV, I still have the MT09 aswell, then 2 months ago I bought a 2010 Daytona 675 which again took even less time to get good at riding the bike quickly in twisties, Im actually amazed at how intuitive it was to just jump on the bike and in next to no time at all be decent at riding it, as it's my first super sport bike ever and I've been riding since 2004.
Damnnnn I'm about to buy a 2008, never rode a bike before 😊😊😊
If your young and inexperienced I would take his advice. If your older and a mature, responsible rider it's for you.
I love my 06 Daytona, it is a monster
and I am "Soo" glad i rode a Ninja "250" for 2 years before upgrading..🙏💖🙏
So just start with a Triumph Street Triple. Got it. ;)
Hahahaha I mean you can do what you want! The Street Triple is an AMAZING motorcycle, but I still don't recommend for beginners. But it sounds like you know that ;-)
I did. Now Rossi is filling out adoption papers.
I don't know for who. I threw the bike into a wall at 145mph.
I started with an r6 and that shit was scary ngl
This was my first bike - it has a lot of torque and will slip if you get cheap tires aka anything but pirellis. It doesn’t matter what you start on - your going to fail somehow and better not to waste your money making these stupid “baby steps” IMO.
Great video, I’ve been thinking about maybe starting on a Super Moto and then moving up to a 600 cc. Would that be a good transition?
Had one on my late 60s. It can be a handful. Any bike that has a redline of 84mph in 1st is capable of getting you in you trouble. Have always wondered how Triumph could get so much power from a 675 triple.
I’m looking at a 675 as my first bike…I know it’s a little big to start out on but my problem is I’m 6’6 245lbs. Does anyone have any input about this? I want to be smart but I also realistically can’t fit on anything smaller. They’re all too cramped.
You should do pretty well. From your weight, I also wouldn´t know why this would be a problem, there are many riders out there far heavier. You probably should adjust the suspension tho, as its made for a ~85kg rider if I´m not mistaken. Its a great bike. I got one as my 2nd bike (first was a 70hp Aprilia Rs250 2 stroke) and it has A LOT more power. It will treat you very welll tho, if you are careful with it.
Thank you for not getting me killed😂
Awesome!
What happened?
He died, rip bozo
@@tomatoerecollector0156 haha still got it👌🏻
2.5 years ago I had a R6 04 model now I want to come back with a super sport bike and I'm thinking about 675 daytona 2010 model
I'm looking into buying a triumph Bonneville for my first bike, any thing I should know?
Just to add my small bike history here in the UK. I passed my bike test late (age 32 first time) after driving performance cars since the age of 18.
I passed my bike test on a 500cc Suzuki if I remember correctly. It was direct access, which I can ride any bike after that.
1st bike a 1996 ZX6R owned for 3yrs.
2nd bike a 1997 ZX7R just sold it after 17yrs of ownership.
I'm now 52yrs old & about to buy a 2017 Daytona 675.......should I be scared?
Well, are you scared of your 675?
Absolutely agree, not a good first bike my first bike was a Suzuki katana 600, then I upgraded to a Kawasaki zx6r 2005 purchased brand new in 2005 had it for 12years until I sold it in 2017 for a 2010 Triumph 675SE loved the 636 but the Daytona is very torquey and I had to get used to the riding position for a bit and I already came from a Japanese supersports, the Daytona has more of an aggressive lean. Love my Daytona, just hoping a new 765r will be made. If your a starter I would recommend a 500cc bike then when your learning curve is more confident move on to a bigger bike, the 600cc supersport is more than enough for the streets.
Great addition, thanks!
I also agree, I started on a Ninja 300 for my first bike. I've had it for 3 seasons now and have done 500-600km one day rides on it. After putting a lot of mileage on the Ninja 300 in 3 seasons I feel I'm finally ready to upgrade. I just bought a 2014 Triumph Daytona 675 to upgrade into the 600cc sport bikes and I will have it next week. I am a bit nervous about the first ride on the 675 but the feeling I'm getting is mostly from having a new bike to start on and learn. I plan on taking it to an open parking lot to learn the clutch friction zone before the first ride.
675R is a track machine, that's where mine is going to spend its life
Mostly
I think that's the best reason to have one and the best way to use it for sure! That's really what triumph has in mind for it anyway haha
I live in the Netherlands and here we have to take motorcycle driving lessons, pass 2 tests one for controlling the bike (by driving in a parking lot with obstacles) and the other one for traffic participation and pass the theory exam ofcourse. I just got my license but I have only ridden a yamaha 650 cc naked bike during my lessons and exams forgot the exact model. Would you still think that the Daytona 675 would not be a great first bike choice for me?
Any updates? What did you end up getting?
whilst my daytona is my first "big bike " A licence in the uk, i wouldn't reccomend it to newbies, i've been on and off road for years before getting mine and instantly got a speeding ticket, they're high performance bikes made for racing more than street riding, great bikes even for the street but if it's your first bike on the road its going to be a bit harsh for you to learn on
Was offered one recently
Never driven a super bike
But you only live once right?!?
Yes, absolutely. Was my first bike.
Just don't dry and u-turn it, like I did after doing your test on a naked bike.
Took all my might to stop her from hurting the ground.
In all seriousness, though, it's a great bike. I've only had it since September 2019 but I've put a lot of miles on it, and it's seen a fair few track days already.
It's got decent power; enough to scare a novice rider, and possibly kill them if they're not delicate with the controls. But it's not enough to loop, if you just want to absolutely pin it (in anything except 1st gear).
The noise is intoxicating too, you can't help but open that throttle.
I ride with a few other bikers: R1, Ninja 600, S1000RR, Ninja 650. It's fun with all of them, across all levels.
I cannot fault it. It looks beautiful, sounds beautiful and rides beautifully.
I have it on Pilot Road 4 tyres, and after a few miles on the road it just goes where you point it.
Everyone should have one!
3 years on 50cc can i buy it?
I live in the uk and we have very different laws on what a learner rider can ride without being accompanied by an instructor (125 cc and 14 HP) We also have a graduated license which restricts by age of the person the power of the bike they can ride after passing the test/s. From what I read and see on Facebook and TH-cam things are very different in the USA with virtually no restrictions on what you can learn to ride on if you can get insurance. I am often puzzled by the questions on whether a Harley big twin is a good bike to learn on ( not a good thing to do in my opinion) when they turn up on the Facebook group I am a member of .I know the USA is the land of the free but how come there is no legislation on what new riders can ride before passing their tests?
I get this puzzled question from my international viewers a lot hahaha, you are correct, the U.S. has absolutely no law on what size motorcycle a beginner can ride.
I wish we had a graduated system honestly, because I think it force more people to start on a sensible motorcycle and keep more people riding safe, but unfortunately here you generally only have to take a 2-day safety course to get your license, then you can ride whatever you want.
Alex Simmons we have a three part test. The first part the CBT (compulsorily basic training) has to be taken before your provisional (learner license) is valid it takes about 6 hours to do the course. You then have a theory written test then a practical test where you are followed by the examiner who instructs you via wireless. The license you get after passing a test is also dependant on your age and the power of the bike you passed on at A1 125 and 14HP min age 17,A2 45HP min age 19 and A unlimited min age 21. You can if you are 24 or over take the unlimited license test without getting the A1 or A2 license but for someone younger you have to have held A2 license for 2 years and you have to be retested. As you can see it is very different over here it is virtually impossible to get a license without doing a training course which are not cheap but it does stop novices getting on the road with inappropriate bikes and with no more idea about riding than which way round to sit. Also until you have passed a test you are limited to 125cc and 14HP unless accompanied by an instructor whatever age you are
You should be able to govern it. Feel like a 300-400cc equivalent. Then when you get comfortable take the governor off or however it works. Or you might be able to govern it through a tune when you first get it.
I started on a Fireblade. I am lucky that I didn’t die.
@@Notoxic30 this was two years ago. I think one thing that helped me is that I really don’t ride like a maniac.
No, for real though, is it really safe to start on one? I am 21 and I don't know how to ride a motorcycle. If I were to learn, would this be a good bike? This bike's my dream bike and the fact that Triumph discontinued it is tragic. 😕
I had one at 16 y/o, not recommended. Mainly because it was too easy to go fast on, It didn't really make you work for it or learn how to ride properly. It wasn't any fun until you are actually pushing it and it can punish you quickly with tank slappers or cold tire highside. I should add that I club race now, I wasn't the avg noob. The best way to learn is where you can find the limits of the bike and make mistakes like dirt, track days, mini moto. If you get the 675 there will be times you will be just a passenger, unless you just wanna put around.
How u doin Alex ? I have a question for you. Can I finance a motorcycle without my motorcycle license ?
I'll do a video soon for this, but yes in most cases you can. SOME lenders will require you to have it or at least have proof that you have signed up for a safety course, but MOST lenders don't care. As long as you can pay the loan they don't care if you can legally ride haha
you can start on any motorcycle.
It's an excellent bike
Not a good idea. Possible yes smart no.
Exactly, thanks as always for the input!
Just buy an anything 650 bike. Good tq without the crazy HP and seating position. Done deal
I've been looking at different bikes, and came to this video after watching some Triumph Twin videos...
I kinda have my eye on a Yamaha XSR700, or the R7...MT-07 looks bad to me. But someday I'd love to have Triumph, likely a Street Twin...for tooling around, and something like a Ninja1000 (NOT-ZX10) or VFR800 for long sporty rides and trips.
Spent a summer and 7000 miles on a GSXR-600, one 7 and a half hour day even. Rode dirt bikes as a kid, and rode my dads Shovelhead before... as well as an SV650 some. None of the current 650 bikes really appeal to me, so leaning to the Yammie 700 models, or maybe a used Street Twin ... wish HD would've kept on with making the Bronx...lol
Daytona 675 have too much power for a beginner rider! You can start it on this bike if you want to die.