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Re: [ST] New daytona problem?
- Subject: Re: [ST] New daytona problem?
- From: "Mike Patzius" <zeusx4@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 13:24:01 -0800
I will have to agree with most on the platinum color as the Daytona in
silver brought me over to Triumph. I also must admit that like some who
have posted, I like the new style. I personnally wish that the factory
would have kept the lights that are a signature Triumph look, but over all
the Daytona appears to be a solid package. If it can keep up in the
Superbike races then yes the factory has done a good thing. I look forward
to seeing it in person, though I won't get rid of my RS at this time for the
new Daytona.
> > Having not seen it in the flesh I hold my judgment. Glad the silver is
> > available. I am not however hoping they sell a ton of these. Don't get
> > me wrong. I want Triumph to be secure and world renowned. I know that
> > sounds conflicting, and it probably is for the factory but...... let's
> > sell a bunch to "mature" riders.
> > All we need is a bunch of the squids who ride the current Japanese
> > rockets to jump to Triumph and presto! HOW MUCH FOR INSURANCE!!!!
>
>hmm,
>
>Don't know if that will be a big problem. I think you will get a
>lot more people like you and I riding this bike. Now if for some
>reason, being a 3 cylinder and all, Triumph gets a lot of area
>under the torque curve and the Daytona is faster than the other
>litre sport bikes, then you'll see squids come over.
>
>If the Daytona is not faster in the 1/4 and 0-60 then people will
>purchase the bike due to its styling and the fact that it is
>competent sport bike, not because it is the fastest. The squidly
>generation buy the bikes they buy because of hype (r1), speed
>(gsx1000r, zx9r) or because the bike is supposedly the best handling
>(900rr), and sometimes comfort (zx9r).
>
>Now of course, I will say the lines might be a bit harsher than we
>would like, but at first glance, I like it. Of course I love the
>looks of the current ZX 9r.
>
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