How is a Triumph Daytona 675 Compared to a Suzuki GSXR 600?

[Gabe H]

I'm debating on which one to get. How reliable are Triumph's bikes? What about the Suzuki? Pros/Cons?
Thanks alot for all the responses, great info.

[kevin h]

GSXR for sure. No doubt! I love those bikes, and they are reliable and relatively cheap!

[kevin r]

Go with the trumpet Every squid and his bro thas a gixxer
aftermarket the zook will have more bits
but that trumpet rocks with the arrow pipe  

[Jason T]

Well it depends on who you ask... EVERY squid will say get the Gixxer, not because they have one, and it's TRULY better, but just because that's what everyone else is riding... That's the essence of the squid... The Triumph has 1-less cylinder, and 75 extra CCs of displacement, so it's not as top-end rev-happy as the Gixxer. And has more of a low-end torque bias. It's won the Masterbike competition every year since it's been out, and they just redid it, most likely taking into account all the suspension problems most of the magazines report of having. It would be best if you make up your own mind though. Im not saying the GSX-R600 is a bad bike, just a bit of a cliche'. Hell the difference in modern-day supersport bikes is just a few tenths of a second anyways, and handling is relative to the person riding the bike, so you probably wouldn't go wrong on either one.

[Trever VanPageant]

Triumph has 24 months warranty compared to GSXR 12 months
Triumph 3 cylinder, 4 valves per. GSXR 4 Cylinder 4 valves per
Both liquid cooled, 6 speed gearbox, DOHC Dual Over Head Cam
Do not know the hp of the GSXR but Triumph lists 2009 675 @
Maximum Power126 bhp at 12,600rpm and Maximum Torque53ft.lbf at 11,750 rpm. Both great bikes and I plan on test riding both along with R6, ZX6R, in the next month if some decent weather permits.
I personally would choose the 675 because it is a bike not seen very often. I prefer a unique ride. I liked the balance while sitting on it. Very comfortable with the slightly taller seat height. The power and torque is definitely on par if not more than the others. I attribute that to the extra 75cc. The style gets points too. In my opinion Triumph did a great job with matching great looks and performance all in one package.
Neither would be a bad choice. Go out and test ride some bikes.

[Chuck]

I own a Triumph Daytona 675 (2008) and I do not regret it at all.  It's my first bike and many 675 owners will tell you it's not the bike to learn on.  I believe that's totally up to the individual, but that's not the current topic.

I've test ridden a few bikes and the torque available from the lower gears of the 675 is a plus.  The sound is amazing and unique.  It can be quite frustrating with the limited places you can buy aftermarket items from and how expensive they can be, but then again, you don't have a run of the mill bike from the big four Japanese companies.  

If you want convenience, go with the Suzuki.  There are some 675 owners that have had some issues with the bike for whatever reason and sometimes they have to wait weeks for the dealer to get the parts, but I would have to say that those seem to be in the minority.

Servicing at the dealerships can also be costly, as they are for a Ducati or BMW motorcycle.  The bike is to be serviced at 500 miles, then every 6,000 miles (or annually) thereafter.

Another thing to consider is the angle in which you will be riding.  The 675 has an aggressive riding position which can be taxing on a back, neck or wrists on long rides, if you can't get used to using your legs to take some of the burden.  After several months, it doesn't bother me.  However, there are a few guys that have tossed in the towel due to old back injuries that can't handle the riding position.

My only knocks are that there's a very small aftermarket offering to choose from, the OEM parts are very expensive and the maintenance service can be pricey (approx. $250 - $700+).

[Dani G]

By any objective and subjective measure, the Triumph is the better bike.