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Title: Trading My Daytona 600 for Tiger? Opinions?
Post by: Riley's Ride on May 09, 2005, 06:40:32 PM

Hi all,

Thinking of Trading my D6 for a Tiger. I was going to do some track stuff but I really just want to ride the streets. I'm debating between the Tiger and a Sprint. I have a Honda VTX cruiser, which i love, but miss that sporty acceleration and feel.

I know you all love your bikes so i'd like to hear negatives as well as positives if you please.

Cheers

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Post by: cbxtc6 on May 09, 2005, 07:22:32 PM

I haven't had my Tiger for too long yet - only a couple weeks. BUT, I can tell you my friends are having a hell of a time keeping up with me both around town, and in the tight stuff! This thing is a blast (and EASY)to toss around corners!

My advise would be to test ride them both. I sold my Daytona for the Tiger, and now have no regrets.

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Post by: Brock on May 09, 2005, 08:06:28 PM

Whatever you're thinking of buying, get as many demo rides as you can. The Tiger's a big old gal compared to your current bike so it'll be a world apart. Take some time to get used to her though, together with the different riding style, and you'll never go back.

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Post by: Riley's Ride on May 09, 2005, 08:26:35 PM

Thanks guys,

I'm gonna go test ride a demo and see what kinda deal i can get for my D6.......Everyone seems to love the Tiger for it's versatility and suprising handling and power..

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Post by: Speed3guy on May 10, 2005, 03:46:55 PM

I traded my trusty speed triple for the Tiger and have no regrets. I've even done track days on the Tiger. My lap times are slightly slower, but I have even more fun passing "pure" sport bikes with it than I did on the speed triple. On the street, the Tiger is more than fast enough to cost you your license. It is a different feel though, and cornering is more about squeezing with your knees than hanging off. Ride one and see what you think!

G

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Post by: Riley's Ride on May 10, 2005, 04:14:58 PM

Quote from: "Speed3guy"I traded my trusty speed triple for the Tiger and have no regrets. I've even done track days on the Tiger. My lap times are slightly slower, but I have even more fun passing "pure" sport bikes with it than I did on the speed triple. On the street, the Tiger is more than fast enough to cost you your license. It is a different feel though, and cornering is more about squeezing with your knees than hanging off. Ride one and see what you think!

G

that's what i'm curious about...riding style. I haven't done any off road stuff and am use to leaning into the corners. Any riding tips on this style bike would be helpful..

thanks Again

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Post by: abell on May 10, 2005, 04:36:38 PM

Either way you will enjoy the triple, which is a hell of a lot nicer than a 600cc four.

TigerTriple.com

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