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!