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My very last ride on my 675 daytona was out with a mate on his 18plt V4 Touno. As Mikey stated the 675 lump is an absolute peach I miss mine should never if sold it but the trackday habit took over and she was too pretty to abuse. On that ride which was very spirited on bumpy b roads I could keep up but was absolutely wringing its neck. However on my own I never felt like it's power was lacking and it was a joy to ride. No one needs more but we buy what we want for many reasons. Best thing to do is try and find a dealer with your shortlist in Stock and try them back to back. Tough life eh picking a new toyLOL
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I've recently swapped from. V4 1100 to a Tuono 660 factory and I don't regret it one bit.
Don't let the 660cc engine or non Ohlins suspension put you off.

This bike is a joy to ride and sounds amazing too.
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Thanks for all the input........always interesting what other peoples viewpoints are and yes, its a very personal choice and only a test ride will cement the decision. 
Funnily enough, my riding mate has a 675 street triple (with the twin round headlights) and it is lovely to ride, cracking engine/power, however I'm just not a fan of its looks to be honest.
Gremin, what were you reasons for swapping ?
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the 660 is half a v4 engine so lots of tuning bits coming out for them like airbox, velocity stacks , race maps etc usual exhaust and some good suspension stuff

being raced in mini twin class has no doubt helped 


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I had the V4 for two years and really enjoyed it but I wasn't able to exploit all that power in the twisty roads I round in North Yorkshire and Cumbria. 
I often thought it would be a better bike with a smaller engine!

So I bought the 660 without a test ride and loved it.

Btw, I have a 2010 Street Triple 675 too which I really like. Done nearly 25k on it.
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I have to admit, the Street Triple is starting to grow on me now......... much better choice out there and I've never owned a Triumph.
I've ridden my mates Gen 1 Street Triple and it has a lovely engine, I would go for the R or RS version if Triumph is the path I go down.
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Never been on the smaller triumphs , wondering wether you have to rev them more to get them to their best ????
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MrsR had a '11 plate striple for ages & it was awesome at everything. Last year she traded it for a 765RS which is just awesome. If we only had one bike that's the one we would keep.
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The KTM 890 Duke R gets good reviews, as does the new 890 smt. 

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I’ve often thought that the dukes look too much like a trail bike with road tyres on, but they get very good reviews. 
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Originally posted by ajaycad ajaycad wrote:

I’ve often thought that the dukes look too much like a trail bike with road tyres on, but they get very good reviews. 

I Know what you mean, as a KTM owner, certainly an acquired taste looks wise !

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Something else I may consider is a Ducati monster 821…… at least it’s Italian 😁
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Originally posted by ajaycad ajaycad wrote:

Something else I may consider is a Ducati monster 821…… at least it’s Italian 😁

with a lather jacket that said Ducati over the chest - cheap helmet in one hand - costa in the other. diesel hatchback on the driveway.

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That's a bit harsh mate each to their own 
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read it again with tongue in cheek


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Originally posted by JimmyV4 JimmyV4 wrote:

Originally posted by ajaycad ajaycad wrote:

Something else I may consider is a Ducati monster 821…… at least it’s Italian 😁

with a lather jacket that said Ducati over the chest - cheap helmet in one hand - costa in the other. diesel hatchback on the driveway.

a picture has been painted.

I much prefer Starbucks Wink
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Originally posted by badapple badapple wrote:

That's a bit harsh mate each to their own 

i didn't know you was a diesel hatchback man.

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seriously i am talking sh*t but i just hate pizza bikes.
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Sorry Jim but I'm afraid I am. ST focus but it is the wife's I drive a 1996 diesel bongo my trackday van.
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I think it’s gonna be a Street Triple 765 RS……. Not really a “pizza bike” 😉…..better suits my age, riding style and image ✊
I used to have a diesel estate (Mazda 6) but now it’s a 72 plate petrol Qashqai 👍
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Great bikes ridden a few I think you will enjoy it, definitely not a pizza bike always plenty ripping around track.
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Originally posted by ajaycad ajaycad wrote:

I think it’s gonna be a Street Triple 765 RS……. Not really a “pizza bike” 😉…..better suits my age, riding style and image ✊
I used to have a diesel estate (Mazda 6) but now it’s a 72 plate petrol Qashqai 👍

all jokes aside - its a proper pizza delivery London commuter - gutless engine and sound horrendous with the stock pipe-

how do i know - spent a lot of time with one - brother bought it new -


ultra ultra bland, you would have more fun on a rs125 its another 190kg bike with barely a 100bhp at the wheel.

if i had a people carrier for a car i wouldn't want my weekend toy to be the people carrier of motorbikes, definitely not when you can pick up a relatively clean 15 plate blade  for 5-7K - speaking strictly for myself that is.

but again if your commuting through a city canter or delivering just eat orders daily its probably great.
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So I’m guessing in your opinion if it’s not an RSV4, it must be crap 💩 
Unfortunately my budget won’t stretch that far so I guess I’ll be doing a deliveroo stint sooner rather than later
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Originally posted by ajaycad ajaycad wrote:

So I’m guessing in your opinion if it’s not an RSV4, it must be crap 💩 
Unfortunately my budget won’t stretch that far so I guess I’ll be doing a deliveroo stint sooner rather than later

yes but i also suggested a blade. i own 4 sport bikes currently only one is an RSV4.

at least on the people carrier pizza delivery bike you will be comfy on thoes Deliveroo's 
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yes but i also suggested a blade. i own 4 sport bikes currently only one is an RSV4.

at least on the people carrier pizza delivery bike you will be comfy on thoes Deliveroo's 
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I feel like I'm repeating myself here.........
As per my original post, sports bikes are a no no due to my advancing years, riding position, been there done that etc, so the RSV replacement has to be a roadster/naked, therefore a Fireblade is not an option. I certainly wouldn't be replacing my RSV with a Japanese UJM equivalent, I'd rather stick hot pokers in my eyes...and keep the RSV thank you very much !
I also don't need anything like the power of an RSV4... I don't do trackways, and the roads down here in Cornwall are murderous in the summer.......and boy it's been mental this summer. I have to fight my way through heavy clogged traffic for 100 miles to find decent empty(ish) A roads around Exeter/North Devon to really enjoy a ride.....it's about value for money for me, so around 100/120bhp is the sweet spot. I could buy a V4 but what's the point in that...it would be wasted. I took my wife's 600 hornet on one of my favourite roads down to St Mawes, I could wring its neck and theres my point.
You keep banging on about pizza delivery bikes, you're entitled to your opinion of course, and I respect that, but doesn't really contribute much to this thread now does it.
Now if I were to start a thread that asks "what's the best bike you've owned and why"....the floor would be yours sir Wink
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yes check out the street triple iv heard a lot a people have gone from bigger bikes to one o these with no regrets 
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Sorry Jim but I'm afraid I am. ST focus but it is the wife's I drive a 1996 diesel bongo my trackday van.




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Hahaha brilliant ! You knew the day would come!

Bloody love my bongo but sadly she will be replaced after this season with a box trailer. She's taken me all over the country and never let me down. Perfect track van fully off grid and goes like stinkBig smile


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Whoops no bongo in shot just a balding middleaged manLOL
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