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Hi guys, firstly apologies for being the new guy and jumping straight in with questions. I’ve googled the hell out of it and found no real answers so I figured what better place to come...

I’ve just come off LAMS and have been counting down the days to buy my first triple.

The bike I’m looking at is an 08 with about 30,000kms, fresh 12 months rego for $5300 (aud) Rides a dream and in great condition.

I’ve only just realised that the bike is actually a Daytona 675 and has been converted to a street triple.

I’m hoping someone with a bit of experience on this subject could tell me whether you would generally expect to pay less for a conversion compared to an actual street triple?

Thanks heaps In advance for any help.
 
#2 ·
There are two sides to this:


The negative one is that it raises suspicions as to why the bike was converted. Maybe it was involved is a serious crash? If so the frame must be thoroughly checked for damage and alignment.


The positive one is that the Daytona is better in every regard: Brakes, suspension and engine performance.



Personally I went for the ST-R because it's very close to a Daytona as regards suspension and brakes (not engine unfortunately) but with a much friendlier riding position, which can also be modified more easily due to the lack of any fairing.
 
#3 ·
I personally wouldn't buy a heavily modified bike. It is also 11 years old. I did have a 2009 Street Triple R and it was a great bike, The rectifier needed to be replaced as did the stator.
 
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The biggest difference is the engine tune - the Daytona is tuned for top end power whereas the the Street Triple is specifically tuned to give a broader spread with more low down power and torque. That's what makes the ST such a great fun bike for all round riding. A Daytona engine would be better on track -- it's similar to the new 765RS in that respect.
 
#6 ·
$5300 for a modified 11 year old bike? Wait for a good, clean factory street triple R
 
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