ohlins suspension means ohlins suspension. not oem bits with a sticker on it. this upgrade is worth +/- 3300.00 ex factory plus labour.
That is absolutely correct. This bike is $2000 dearer than the standard 675 in Australia although to be fair, the importers have discounted the standard bike by $1000 so 'spose you could say the diff is only a grand. The upspec suspension, brakes, quick shifter and carbon bits make this bike an absolute bargain particularly if track work is the reason for purchase. Apart from the bling factor and bragging rights at the pub, the average road rider wont notice much difference when it comes to spirited road riding but the suspension upgrade and quick shifter will put the 675R at a real advantage over the Jap 600 fours when it comes to track racing. Under supersport and superstock racing rules you can change the fork internals but you cannot swap to a fancy fork set-up (eg Ohlins) as the outside appearance of the forks has to be the same as stock. Also, under the racing rules (in Australia) a quick shifter is only alowed if it is fitted as standard on the showroom floor eg BMW S1000R so IMO, Triumph have been very clever.
My 675R is arriving in July according to the dealer. Can't wait!