Yup, I can see that being a contributing factor, too. Social media has a big influence on people.

I doubt many tiktok kids are buying a $20k bike to start with. This is "Marilyn Manson and GTA caused Columbine" logic.

@@niallk9336 don’t need a $20k bike to ride like a maniac on the highway.

ATGATT and safe responsible riding are both great ways to combat the statistics. Agree 100%!

Yes, here you go. It’s a great seat cover. saharaseats.com/triumph-trident-660-cushion-seat-cover-diamond-design-triumph/

@@bahagen hah! That he does…. 😂 Yes, I think it fits perfectly what I assume it’s marketed for. Great little bike!

Well, that’s not really an apples to apples comparison; they are both naked bikes, but the similarities stop there. The Trident is a 660 cc inline 3 cylinder, the Z900 is a 948 cc inline 4. The Z900 makes much more power and torque than the Trident and has a bigger gas tank. The stylings are also very different. I think a more accurate comparison in the Triumph line would be the Street Triple RS; the stylings are more similar, as well as power output. If you are a beginner rider, that’s a lot of bike. I would suggest at the very least, sitting on all of these bikes and find out what is more comfortable for you. I think comfort and confidence are the most important things. Hope this helps!

@ thanks bro. In my country z900 and trident costs almost the same. Street triple is very expensive. And this would be my second bike. I had a ninja 300.

Ah ok, got it. Well, then I guess it would just depend on what’s most important for you; power, looks, comfort… have you sat on or test ridden both bikes? If that’s an option in your area, I think that would really help you decide.

Really up 2 u

After a year, neither of us have had any issues. General things still need to be maintained, but that’s not different for any motorcycle.

Yea, that’s one that I’ve briefly looked at, but I don’t hate the stock look enough to spend the money to change it, haha.

I’m ready!

@@lightxgrenade there are definitely a few of the new “stock” items I would be interesting in adding to my bike. I’ve never used a quick shifter, but people swear by it. The sport mode would be a VERY welcome change to open things up without having to go with an aftermarket tune, which I’m really considering after a change to the exhaust system. Union Jack radiator guard was purchased on eBay. It wasn’t too expensive.

​@@motomaverickusaThe factory quickshifter is genuinely so amazing. Livens the bike up for sure

It was a great conversation! Fun one to make.

@@ledpoizn you are correct. I made a correction the end of the video after I stopped to eat. I haven’t decided if I’m going to invest in one, or maybe just steal one from an old jacket. 😂

Thanks; it’s a great bike and I love it. What are some other mods you’re looking into?

@@motomaverickusa Remove those passenger pillions as you have, and a flyscreen.

@ArtHistoryNstuff332 I’m curious to know if it makes a difference with the wind. I don’t see how it could m, being so small, but I’ve been wrong before!

@@motomaverickusa Will find a way to let you know - it's on it's way!

⁠@@ArtHistoryNstuff332awesome! Yea, just respond here and let me know!

I’ve done a couple ~5 hour rides on it and it’s totally doable. I can’t imagine the Bonnie would be a ton better, unless you put a windscreen on it. The Trident riding position is slightly more forward, so it just boils down to preference.

As a Bonnie owner who is about to have a Trident as a second bike, they're both comfortable but the Bonnie is a proper couch compared to a a good sitting chair that the Trident is. I'm 5'11" 240# with a 32" inseam.

@@mikegail7555 great info, thanks for sharing. Different riding positions always make me think about how my back would feel, one of the reasons I sold my cruiser. I find the slightly forward position helps keep the weight off my lower back. With the Bonnie being more upright, have you noticed any back pain on longer rides?

@@motomaverickusa Nope. No back pain, no hip, knee, neck, etc. On long rides it's typically just fatigue from sitting still for however long. But having put a couple hundred miles on Tridents about 30 minutes at a shot I'm interested in seeing how it does for longer rides of an hour or more. The Bonneville is a properly capable all-around bike and with your feet just a bit behind your knees it's still really maneuverable but the extra hundred pounds of curb weight over the Trident still means you have to be slightly mindful of diving into turns. A better rider than myself could probably get more out of my bike, but that's them. I want the Trident because at my skill level it's sharper than the Bonnie without much more input.

@mikegail7555 a Bonnie is definitely on my list of bikes I’d like to own. I’ve had a couple cruisers, still own the Trident and a Tiger 800. Almost bought the Bonnie over the Trident, but I just loved the naked look and maneuverability of it. Plus, I have a weak spot for the triple motor. Some track days are also a possibility in the future, and I think the Trident might be better suited for that.

5’7” with a 29” inseam.

I did sit on an older model awhile back, but I can’t remember the riding position on it. I will say that can be adjusted with bar risers, or different handlebars altogether. As someone that rode a cruiser for years, then the Tiger, and now this, the sportier position did take a little bit to get used to. I have grown to like it, though, or at least my back has. 😂

@motomaverickusa Yeah ive been riding Harleys for years now so these style bikes are definitely going to be a big adjustment for me to get used to but I really just want something lightweight, faster and easier on my hips and tailbone. I've always preferred mini ape and mid controls setup on cruisers but I just want something much lighter, smoother, sportier, more convenient and comfortable now.

I’d definitely say the naked bike category would fit what you’re looking for. I really liked the styling of the Trident, which is why I went this direction. They will all be modifiable to fit your exact specs, but my suggestion would be to find the one that meets your power needs (this 660 is plenty for around town) and matches your aesthetics. I think the Trident looks incredible, fits that retro roadster vibe.

Yea, I like that one, too. I’m sure I’ll get something eventually. 😂 Thanks for the compliment; I really like this bike.

Just recently purchased the DJI Osmo Action 4 and I really like it over my old GoPros. I shoot at 4k/60 with 1/120 ISO and a ND8 filter in DLOG for color grading in post. I’ve been thinking about doing a video on my setup now that I’m getting it more dialed in.

Thanks! I really enjoy this motorcycle. Definitely a solid purchase.

Yea, I’ve heard the same thing. I might be in the minority, but I actually like manually shifting. Same reason one of my cages is also a manual. Now, with that being said, I’ve never tried the quick shifter, so I can’t say for sure if I’d really like it or not.

It’s the Hepco and Becker Passenger Grab Rail. I bought mine from MotoMachines. www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-passenger-grab-rail-triumph-trident-660?srsltid=AfmBOorU1dvuaT1jPbCVYAej_3QaFUooP2gHi7e7ExPWmV6uJ5AgRNrs

Yea, used to love the riding position on that cruiser. Started to hurt my back after awhile, though.

It’s a tight fit, but I was able to get my large Arai Quantum X in there with the Sena Bluetooth communicator attached.

Let me know how it goes! Any gear you’re taking that’s in addition to what I have?

@@jings1926 you’d be surprised how much you can pack into side bags and a duffle bag. I used to camp with everything in the duffle.

@ definitely takes some experimenting. First didn’t leave me much room in the saddle. Lol.

For sure. Little shake down rides around town are great.

This was awhile ago, so I don’t remember where I got the numbers from; most likely the manufacturer website.

Thanks for watching!

And also that update should fix heated grips problem them not getting hot enough..

@86Rommi Yes, it was a dealer that did the service on both bikes. I don’t have heated grips, so I can’t comment on that.

Yes, you are correct

I have the stem mount pro with the vibration dampener and wireless charging head. Wired it into the USB port under the seat. Love it!

@@motomaverickusa no issue with fit, I read I few reviews where they mention that stem mount does not work with the trident ?

It does work; I had to loosen the handlebar mount to move the handlebars a bit in order to get it to clear when I inserted it, but no issues otherwise.

Eh, new bikes take a little adjustment period, but I’m workin on it! I’ve got some adjustable aftermarket levers on my Trident.

Quick shifter and auto blipper? I don't see the issue.

@@msromike123 are you referring to my lack of clutch control? 😂

@@motomaverickusa No man, LOL. I just think for the most part you won't be using the clutch all that much on this bike because of the QS system. If you maintain the cable lubing it a few times a year I bet it will be just fine. They have to make the bike meet the price point and from a weight and cost standpoint a clutch cable makes sense. About to pull the trigger on a Trident just as soon as the '25s drop in a week or two. My dealer has three '24s left and the salesman hinted I might be able to get a better deal once the new year models arrive.

@@msromike123 yea, this Daytona was just a demo, so I don’t even know if it had the QS on it. I know my Trident doesn’t, but it’s on the long list of things I want to do to it. We’ll see how long that takes. Lol

I have worn several mesh jackets and find this the most comfortable.

You have to have special software in order to do that; look into TuneECU, I think that is the most widely used one. Otherwise, you have to take it to the dealer and pay to have them reset it, which is annoying.

@@motomaverickusa thank you

This is my 2nd Triumph and I have had zero issues with dealers getting parts. I’ve actually ordered several things myself online; dealer in Cleveland has an extensive online catalog. There is software you can get to reset the light on your own. TuneECU is the most popular one.

I bought them off of Amazon, made by Fenrir. I did an install video on them, so you can go check that out if you’d like! Here’s the Amazon link: a.co/d/6qTP9BW

Great! Thank You👍

Happy to help!

Happy to help. Thanks for watching!

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Thanks for watching! On this video I’m using a GoPro Hero 11 Black Mini on a Chin Mount attached to my helmet. Mic is the trusty ole Purple Panda.

Yes, I agree. I’ve been looking into some “wetting” options, as I hear they make a big difference. Last big trip I did up to Colorado from Texas, I sure could’ve used it! It was nice and cool at 6am in July, but I was baking by mid-day.

Makes sense, but I wouldn’t think that oil viscosity would play a huge role in horsepower gains; I’ve done several break-ins, rebuilt some motors, etc. and haven’t noticed it like that before. I guess I was hoping there was some big reflash that tuned the delay out of the motor. Sadly, that didn’t happen.

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

I think it’s all relative; smooth compared to other parallel twins? Probably. I spend most of my time on triples, which are notoriously smooth.

Hopefully; I’d be interested to know a little later down the road if it stops squeaking for you.

I read that stuff, too, but I have not noticed any loss of oil; no puddles under the bike and no consumption issues, either. I really love the bike.

I think they will be fine; you could always get a bigger bar end cap, if it’s an issue.

Agreed!

Ten plastik nie jest wart tej ceny bez urazy wygląda to słabo

Sorry, don’t understand your question. What are you referring to?

kmph

Ah…. that, I was not paying attention to. Just following traffic. 😬

Both bikes will be very fun around town and can do highways well; I’ve enjoyed my Trident for that very purpose. As for carrying a passenger, I can’t speak to that for either motorcycle. My wife has ridden my Tiger 800 with me, though, we were both comfortable and the bike did great. The 660 motors have a little less power, but are also much lighter. I would assume the bike could handle it, as long as your passenger is comfortable on the pillion; there’s not much seat there. I would definitely suggest getting the both of you to sit on it and see how it feels.

@@motomaverickusa thank you very much for the response! The one more thing I'd love to get to know - have you used any windshield on your Trident? I also heard that some people complained about heat waves coming from the motor while riding Trident making it much less comfortable - have you ever experienced that?

I have not noticed much with the heat coming off of it, at least not more than any other bike I’ve ridden. As for the windshield, I bought Trident specifically because it doesn’t have a windshield; I wanted a true naked bike. I still have my Tiger 800, which does have a big windshield on it, and I use that bike for any longer distance trips I’ll be riding. The windshield does make a difference in the comfortability of the ride, especially when the wind and other atmospheric conditions can impact the rider.