In my opinion, I think that a great multitude of people ride R6’s. I would think that most new riders have similar tastes in sportbikes to me. Their dream bike is to get a R6. A lot of young riders also like to aspire to the R6, yet some just go straight to it. The unfortunate downfall to that is some newbies totally wipe out their new bikes because they just aren’t used to riding a bike yet, much less one as aggressive as the R6.

Not only is their pride hurt from falling, but the new bike is trashed, which equals a big bill to pay. That particular fear has kept me from making that kind of choice. It’s a good thing too because as I said before, I used to drop my bike a lot.

In any case, to get back on track, I have heard that a lot of female riders tend to migrate towards the R6. I think that the key feature is the seat height. Now let me explain. It is not that the height is any lower than other 600s, in fact it’s the opposite. But it is the narrowness of the bike that allows many women, being vertically challenged and all, to get more feet on the asphalt.

However, the R6 isn’t a bike that you can really stereotype to any type of person. (Yes, you can! -Editor) Everyone likes it for one reason or another. (I don’t! -Editor) It just seems to be an all around bike that can be molded towards any type of personality. The only cautionary question I would ask is “Are you ready for it?”

In my eyes, the progression for a person who has never ever ridden a bike before should go from a 250cc bike, to a low end 600cc, then to a higher end 600cc. Once you get the hang of those, you’d be able to handle anything in that class with slight adjustments to the type of bike. Then people usually step up to an 1000cc bike. Those who’ve got the hang of that seem to be able to go anywhere after that. So when learning, take it easy.

Who rides a R6? Anyone!

As the first three-cylinder middleweight, the Daytona 675 stands alone in the myriad of Japanese 600cc motorcycles. It’s how a pure Triumph sports bike should look and, just as importantly, feel. In one single stroke, it has redefined just how a middleweight sports bike should perform, packing a large amount of power and torque into a small, nimble package.

With a liquid-cooled, four stroke, in-line 3-cylinder, DOHC powerplant pumping out 123 hp @ 12500 rpm+, and 72Nm 53ft.lbf @ 11750 rpm right out of the box, what more do you need from a streetbike? The brakes, the suspension, and controls are all up to date and rival that of most Japanese counterparts out today.

Now, I understand the passion behind modifications, be it performance or asthetic. It’s about getting the numbers and individualism, respectively. While I support those aspects, I can’t bear to see the 675 altered in any way. In my opinion, it’s perfect the way it is, straight from the factory. As a street bike, it just doesn’t need anything else!

Now, I know what you are thinking. “But Jaxster, what about that Jardine RT-1 Exhaust you put on a few months ago?” While that piece was quality and the craftsmanship awesome, as you all saw in the video, it changed my Daytona’s sound. The exhaust produced a loud roar that most other manufacturers only dream of. But, it totally drowned out the burble of the triple engine.

So, you guys will be glad to know that I have switched back to the stock exhaust. Thanks for the quality piece Jardine, but no thanks. I know what you are thinking. “The stock piece is dead weight!” Yes, but did the 675 need to lose any more weight? That’s like telling Jessica Alba to look like one of the the Olson Twins: Not Sexy!

To heck with individualism! But you know what? Maybe my Daytona will be the most unique one out there since most riders tend to switch out the exhaust first. Anyways, while you are all inside modding, I’ll be out, learning to ride better, safer, and faster!

“This article was originally published in our July 2007 issue and had caused quite a stir. I would like to post it here again to solicit your opinions.”
What has happened to America’s youth? Where did these early twenty-something Generation Y’ers get the notion that society owes them anything, if not everything? Has Nickelodeon and MTV taught them just to sit there with their mouths wide open, expecting to be fed? And, boy howdy, do they expect to be fed! Not just any food, mind you, but I’m talking Top Choice USDA Prime Sirloin Steak served with a side of Grand Marnier.

Now, I am being quite harsh and narrow minded here, blanketing an entire generation with my diatribe. So, let me be more specific with the group I am devoting my rant to this month: the uneducated or unemployed Internet Generation. With hundreds of colleges and universities, and an endless supply of employment opportunities, many of these so-called Millennials, still don’t go to college, or get a job! And the number one reason? Shear and utter laziness!
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Joe Rocket 5.0 Speed Masters
Color: Red/ Black
Size: Large

Welcome back for another segment of Joe’s Joe Rocket Gloves Review! Today we will continue with the Speed Master series. The 5.0s are nice gloves that fit my hands very well. The gauntlets provide good protection as with any race glove. However, I found that these in particular are heavy compared to other similar race gloves.

We know by now that Joe Rocket gloves require very little break-in time, and these were no exception. Good feel right out of the box! These did not have the “bulky feeling” that usually plague many other brand gloves that try to pack more protection material than necessary. I was able to feel and control my Zx-10r with little to no effort.

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In my continued effort to modify the Ducati Hypermotard, I will be upgrading the exhaust next. Which exhaust will I be putting onto the Hypermotard first? For the first time, I’ll be letting YOU, the readers, decide. Post your choice in the comments below. Write-ins welcomed! Now onto the candidates…

LEO VINCE EVOII

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