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Originally Posted by Mahven Congratulations Ricci on your Ravensoul and that's one of a kind sharing my friend, I was listening to a nice experience rather than reading a post - Pure writing.
Could you make clear the cost of it, was it 13 lacs or how much did it actually cost you? |
Thanks, Mahven. The OTR price is 11.56 for the standard D675 and 13.05 for D675R ; the prices have risen since by approx 30-35k and will be, or already are effective as of date.
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Originally Posted by //M Wow that's really well put up. I am a big time aspirant for a Street Triple but somehow the finances have not fallen in place. But it was great to read your story. The Daytona is a looker, striking and awesome.
Black Daytona's are indeed rare. Out of the 5-6 Daytona's I have seen so far, only one has been red. Rest all were white. Eager to see your Daytona in one of the Team-BHP meets in Pune.
Many Congratulations !! |
Thanks //M , depending on weather tomorrow, I might bring the Daytona to the tapri meet. All the best for the St3 fund , that's a lovely bike - so much so that the dealer says he can't deliver one for nearly 6 months !
Black is rare indeed, mine is the only black the dealer got, and now the glossy black is discontinued, in comes the matt black which too I think few will choose.
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Originally Posted by batterylow Congrats on your new acquisition
I hope the ABS warning issue has been sorted out. |
Thanks, yes, the ABS issue was resolved by adjusting the ABS magnetic sensor to ABS pulser ring gap to minimum at 0.5mm. The acceptable range is 0.5 to 1.5mm. This issue has been reported by others too, so I guess now they know the fix.
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Originally Posted by r_nairtvm Ricci,
Congratulations, and good to see your thread finally.I am sure you will have a wonderful time ahead. Ricci, by now you should be used to the weight of the bike, The muscles in our body would get educated about the weight and once that imprinted the bike feels less heavy. I am sure you know this already.
Best Regards & Ride Safe
Ram |
Thanks Ram. By weight, I mean at parking lot handling speed. On the move the weight isn't a problem, but the centre of gravity being high, if the bike leans a little too much, it will drop and then picking it up alone would be task. Even seasoned riders have dropped their bikes at parking lot speeds, once it exceeds a certain angle, you have to be Dwayne Johnson to arrest the fall. I'm being very careful about that side-stand !
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Originally Posted by Rachit.K.Dogra Congratulations on the lovely bike man.
and May I say, one of most honest and best described reviews of super bike bought by own money. You absolutely nailed it. To be honest, I am in same boat as you are. I am not getting the 675 only because of the riding position otherwise I love it to bits. Plus I am married so atleast some pilliion carrying ability is needed.
I am waiting for the CBR650F. I think it might get launched next year end. It is going to be long wait, but I have already waited for 8 years, so one more probably wouldnt hurt.
Ride safe and wish you many many miles of pleasurable ride. Start exercising and strengthing the back so that you can take the load of your wrists. |
I too waited for the CBR650F, but it will only be here in 2015. Why doesn't Honda bring the VFR800 - relaunched on 2014 - to India, lots of Indian riders want a practical and comfortable sporty bike, a sport-tourer fits the bill just right even if they don't tour on it.
Nonetheless, the CBR650F sounds nice indeed, and if Honda prices it right, could be very popular as it has all the bragging rights to be shown off as a superbike - big looks, inline 4 sound, full fairing and comfortable to boot.
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Originally Posted by B O V Congrats on your ride Ricci.Looks amazing.A very from the heart review too might I add.Yep,like you said white does look absolutely killer.
All you Triumph owners with your amazing reviews and beautiful motorcycles will force my hand into buying one in the not too distant future. Lived like a miser, avoided buying stuff I didn't need, forgot how to party, there was a backlog I had to clear.
I can relate to this entirely.I just finished one final backlog recently.Time to start saving eh.
Since you mentioned the Independence day ride,Is this the same 675 as seen in Mobikes thread?
Any performance mods in mind or will you be keeping her entirely stock.Didn't see any on your list of upgrades. |
Yes, BOV, you can see my ride in argchoff's Independence Day ride pics.
I assume your intention was about the exhaust system. I have put a list of upgrade/accessories which are more for protection - frame sliders, engine covers in the event of a fall and these alone will cost a pretty packet and I want to upgrade my riding gear too.
The 48k Arrow which will add perhaps 4-5hp more and drop maybe 8-10kg is nice to have but will have to wait. The bike is powerful enough for me for the time being at least, and the protection accessories are higher priority.
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Originally Posted by SRTH1987 Thanks for the excellent write up. I could relate a lot to you, especially the way you felt before buying the beauty. Can you please shed some light on the fuel used. If its normal fuel, do you face any knocking or irregular heating up. |
I'm using regular fuel, 91 octane. The Triumph dealer said they run fine on regular fuel, and I have had no problems either. There is an India-specific engine map available but I was told it would cause the engine to stall often, so they continue to use the factory ( UK/Europe ) map or Brazilian market map - this is set up just before delivery.
The bike does heat up in city riding, but I don't find it scorching uncomfortably, but the real test will be in the summer. On faster highway rides, the engine runs cooler and the heat was not a bother at all.
Animeshb,
thanks dude, the Street is wonderful, being a little detuned but more comfortable Daytona after all. It does look like it's Triumph's 2nd best seller in India, after the Bonneville, the Streep triple gets the most number of bookings. It's going to be a longish wait, but worth it. The Japanese just lost themselves a good many sales , had they been more bold in bringing their 600s, they'd have left little room for Triumph given the relative brand recognition. Good times for Triumph!