SPEED's Next Bike... Honda CBR1000RR or Ducati 848 or? - Page 3

lovinmyf4i · 04-01-2008, 12:54 PM

I figured I'll chime in on the Triumph reliability question...

My '07 Daytona 675 has 20,000 miles on it and 6 track days. So far the only times the bike has been back to the dealership were for the fuel pump relay recall and for a rear wheel bearing. Triumph has a two year unlimited mileage warranty also, compared to everyone else's one year.

As far as scheduled maint goes... it's pretty much the same as most other bikes. They recommend checking the valves at 12k which I did and they were all within spec.

ExarKunONe · 04-01-2008, 01:07 PM

Man, both the Triumph and the Ducati are amazing sexy biatches I'd take either of them over the new RR. I dont know if they could keep my eye off the new R6 though. I cant wait to see how it stacks up in the 600 showdown this year.

Zippy · 04-01-2008, 01:33 PM

Didn't read the other responses but...

Speed, you know the drill. if you're using this next one for track duty, absolutely go with the Honda. I've read nothing but rave reviews for that thing. It's nothing like even just the last generation RR.

If you're looking for a street bike and can REALLY afford it, freakin' A, go with the Duck. I would never take that thing out on the track though. Well, maybe for a few easy trackday laps.

Only way I'd buy an exotic bike like that is if I were hanging up the track boots forever and sticking with street-only.

seesm · 04-01-2008, 02:45 PM

I say get another 600... Who care when someone passes you on the straights... Kill in the corners and shake your head at em .. like "yeah whatever corner slug...

JMHO.

Jay fooey · 04-01-2008, 03:27 PM

Mike's Honda Red all the way!!!! For track duty the honda....

But to go for something different for the track I agree, the Triumph 675 is looking really good at the WSMC races!

If you want something to show off, the 848 is one sexy bike, but White for me....

HOW I VOTED???? HONDA RED for Mike!!!!

SPEED · 04-01-2008, 05:41 PM

We have a 3-way split at the moment.

Wonder what Ducati has for a payment plan? Still waiting on Track Monkey to get back to me on pricing.

I agree that the 848 is a great looking bike. I am also looking into a 1098 for a little more power if I should decide to go the pasta route again.

Jay knows me very well it seems......must have seen me bleed before, hahaha!

FSU Chick · 04-01-2008, 07:37 PM

My vote goes to the Honda. It's fugly but IMHO worth giving up the stellar looks for the function... Haven't ridden it but I hear and read it's amazing. I'll probably look at picking one up in a year or two. I need to break in the new beauty sitting in my garage first...

busapwr · 04-01-2008, 07:41 PM

Mike,

Now that I have gotten a taste for the 600 cc bikes, after starting with a BUSA, then moving down to a 1000, I would tend to agree with our MERRY (gay, not there is anything wrong with it) friend Craig, stay on a 600 and humiliate those not worthy in the corners.

You might surprise some in the straights as well, if they are a little weak wristed.

Good luck with whatever you choose, as you are making the right choice with any of the new bikes, they all are much better than we are as riders.
Some we can just hold onto better than other, size of bike that is.

By the way, I need a logo for my site.

Shoot me an e-mail when you get a chance.

The choice will just come down to how many green backs you are going to spend, as the enjoyment will be immense on all the bikes you have to choose from.

Talk to you soon.

Thanks.
Marcel Graeber
MDG Racing
(805) 404-4191 (cell)
mdgracing@sbcglobal.net
AMA #767 / WSMC #767

SPEED · 04-01-2008, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FSU Chick

My vote goes to the Honda. It's fugly but IMHO worth giving up the stellar looks for the function... Haven't ridden it but I hear and read it's amazing. I'll probably look at picking one up in a year or two. I need to break in the new beauty sitting in my garage first...

Haven't been able to ride it yet? Did you get the color plastics you've been looking for?

Quote:

Originally Posted by busapwr

Mike,

Now that I have gotten a taste for the 600 cc bikes, after starting with a BUSA, then moving down to a 1000, I would tend to agree with our MERRY (gay, not there is anything wrong with it) friend Craig, stay on a 600 and humiliate those not worthy in the corners.

You might surprise some in the straights as well, if they are a little weak wristed.

Good luck with whatever you choose, as you are making the right choice with any of the new bikes, they all are much better than we are as riders.
Some we can just hold onto better than other, size of bike that is.

By the way, I need a logo for my site.

Shoot me an e-mail when you get a chance.

The choice will just come down to how many green backs you are going to spend, as the enjoyment will be immense on all the bikes you have to choose from.

Talk to you soon.

Thanks.
Marcel Graeber
MDG Racing
(805) 404-4191 (cell)
mdgracing@sbcglobal.net
AMA #767 / WSMC #767

Yeah, but I wanted to out-wheelie Track Monkey going into the corner, then leave him in the dust!!

I'll get the logo to you tonight Marcel!!

Twissta · 04-01-2008, 10:50 PM

let's sit down and have a beer over this.. first of all I would love to be in your position to have to try and decide what bike I would want......

it really boils down to how much money you will have to spend for the upgrades for the duke, because it sounds like you r a competitive guy on and off the track...I have read that the motor upgrades for the duke are like a house note!! the price to pay for skinz, pipes etc..r going to get ya because it is a exotic bike so they are going to charge you cause they can. Now to

it up the Honda comes with some new tech and seems to be very cost worthy for maintenance and upgrades...even tho yo pockets deep be wise because you might find holes in em with the duke besides that is a bike you floss on..but on the other hand it would look sexy on the track but to think it might go down how long will I have to wait for repair etc....comes to play my 2cents

so

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04-01-2008, 12:54 PM	#21
lovinmyf4i Club Racer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Bikes: '07 Triumph Daytona 675; '01 Yamaha R6 (track bike) Age: 26 Posts: 2,245 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 5 (58)	I figured I'll chime in on the Triumph reliability question... My '07 Daytona 675 has 20,000 miles on it and 6 track days. So far the only times the bike has been back to the dealership were for the fuel pump relay recall and for a rear wheel bearing. Triumph has a two year unlimited mileage warranty also, compared to everyone else's one year. As far as scheduled maint goes... it's pretty much the same as most other bikes. They recommend checking the valves at 12k which I did and they were all within spec. __________________ *-Chip* "Word to your momz, I came to drop bombz" '07 Triumph Daytona 675 (street) - '01 Yamaha R6 (track)

04-01-2008, 02:45 PM	#24
seesm Canyon Carver Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Auburn, California Bikes: (2) 2007 R6's, lots of minibikes and a Bobcat ready to work... Posts: 799 iTrader: (1) Rep Power: 2 (13)	I say get another 600... Who care when someone passes you on the straights... Kill in the corners and shake your head at em .. like "yeah whatever corner slug... JMHO. __________________ MotoElite.com / Snap Dragon Photos / Fast50s.com / Slide Motorsports / Advanced Metal Finishing & Powder Coating / greateryamaha.com / superbiketires.net / bellpowersport.com / leovinceusa.com / Gpr Stabilizer / Mike Wymer Perf. / Kevin Greene /Oury Grip / www.sportbikeswest.com / Catalyst Reaction Suspension / Elka Shocks / www.two2cool.com / Work Connection / motionpro.com / Tech Spec USA / SupermotoUSA / e-racings.com / axialvideo.com / bickleracing.com / gotmotoparts.com

04-01-2008, 03:27 PM	#25
Jay fooey Canyon Carver Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Victorville, Ca. Bikes: K7 GSX-R750, 06' YZ250, 03'CR85R Age: 46 Posts: 777 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 4 (11)	Mike's Honda Red all the way!!!! For track duty the honda.... But to go for something different for the track I agree, the Triumph 675 is looking really good at the WSMC races! If you want something to show off, the 848 is one sexy bike, but White for me.... HOW I VOTED???? HONDA RED for Mike!!!! __________________ WSMC #689

04-01-2008, 05:41 PM	#26
SPEED Administrator Tournaments Won: 2 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: So Cali Bikes: '07 Honda CBR600RR, Cag Pocket bike Age: 43 Posts: 10,814 iTrader: (5) Rep Power: 15 (42)	We have a 3-way split at the moment. Wonder what Ducati has for a payment plan? Still waiting on Track Monkey to get back to me on pricing. I agree that the 848 is a great looking bike. I am also looking into a 1098 for a little more power if I should decide to go the pasta route again. Jay knows me very well it seems......must have seen me bleed before, hahaha! __________________ Live to ride another day!" SIGN UP HERE --> "Zoomsplat" -Wingers" SPORTBIKES WEST.COM User Maintenance General Forum Usage Reading and Posting Messages

04-01-2008, 01:07 PM	#22
ExarKunONe Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nipomo, CA Bikes: 01 BMW R1100S, 99 R6 Age: 23 Posts: 79 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (10)	Man, both the Triumph and the Ducati are amazing sexy biatches I'd take either of them over the new RR. I dont know if they could keep my eye off the new R6 though. I cant wait to see how it stacks up in the 600 showdown this year.

04-01-2008, 01:33 PM	#23
Zippy Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newbury Park Bikes: '05 GSXR 1000 Age: 42 Posts: 40 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 0 (23)	Didn't read the other responses but... Speed, you know the drill. if you're using this next one for track duty, absolutely go with the Honda. I've read nothing but rave reviews for that thing. It's nothing like even just the last generation RR. If you're looking for a street bike and can REALLY afford it, freakin' A, go with the Duck. I would never take that thing out on the track though. Well, maybe for a few easy trackday laps. Only way I'd buy an exotic bike like that is if I were hanging up the track boots forever and sticking with street-only.

04-01-2008, 07:37 PM	#27
FSU Chick Spammer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego Bikes: 2007 CBR600RR Age: 28 Posts: 9 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 0 (10)	My vote goes to the Honda. It's fugly but IMHO worth giving up the stellar looks for the function... Haven't ridden it but I hear and read it's amazing. I'll probably look at picking one up in a year or two. I need to break in the new beauty sitting in my garage first... __________________ ~ Maja

04-01-2008, 07:41 PM	#28
busapwr Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Grover Beach, CA. 93433 Bikes: 2006 GSXR-600 Super Sport / 2005 GSXR-1000 Super Stock / 1999 Hayabusa Copper and Silver Age: 39 Posts: 39 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 0 (10)	Mike, Now that I have gotten a taste for the 600 cc bikes, after starting with a BUSA, then moving down to a 1000, I would tend to agree with our MERRY (gay, not there is anything wrong with it) friend Craig, stay on a 600 and humiliate those not worthy in the corners. You might surprise some in the straights as well, if they are a little weak wristed. Good luck with whatever you choose, as you are making the right choice with any of the new bikes, they all are much better than we are as riders. Some we can just hold onto better than other, size of bike that is. By the way, I need a logo for my site. Shoot me an e-mail when you get a chance. The choice will just come down to how many green backs you are going to spend, as the enjoyment will be immense on all the bikes you have to choose from. Talk to you soon. Thanks. Marcel Graeber MDG Racing (805) 404-4191 (cell) mdgracing@sbcglobal.net AMA #767 / WSMC #767 __________________ www.gotmotoparts.com / Central Coast Mechanics / Bombay Motorsports / Motul / Galfer USA / GP Suspension / Shoei / LP USA / K & N / E-Racings / www.slime.com / Suzuki / Dunlop / WSMC / OFD Racing / 50Stunt / ESD - MFG / Fast 50's / Suzuki of Van Nuys / Creative Persuasions / www.GotHomesForSale.com

04-01-2008, 10:50 PM	#30
Twissta Spammer Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 0 (10)	let's sit down and have a beer over this.. first of all I would love to be in your position to have to try and decide what bike I would want...... it really boils down to how much money you will have to spend for the upgrades for the duke, because it sounds like you r a competitive guy on and off the track...I have read that the motor upgrades for the duke are like a house note!! the price to pay for skinz, pipes etc..r going to get ya because it is a exotic bike so they are going to charge you cause they can. Now to it up the Honda comes with some new tech and seems to be very cost worthy for maintenance and upgrades...even tho yo pockets deep be wise because you might find holes in em with the duke besides that is a bike you floss on..but on the other hand it would look sexy on the track but to think it might go down how long will I have to wait for repair etc....comes to play my 2cents so

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