2021 Triumph Trident 660 | First Ride Review

2021 Triumph Trident 660 | First Ride Review
I was lucky enough to be invited to Tenerife to test the new 2021 Triumph Trident 660. So join me on some stunning Spanish roads as we give this new naked roadster its first ride review.
Massive thank you to Triumph UK for inviting me to the press launch of this cracking bike. More information on the new Triumph Trident can be found at the link below:
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My Riding Gear:
Helmet - Shark D-Skwal 2.0
Jacket - Oxford Mondial
Trousers - Rokkertech Vintage Jeans
Gloves - Rukka Rytmi
Boots - Daytona Arrow Sport GTX
My Camera Gear:
Helmet Cam - GoPro Hero 7 Black
Handlebar Cam - Insta360 One R
B Roll Cam - Sony A6300
My measuerments:
5'7" with 30 inch inseam.

[@Englishbikerdan]

If you liked this video I'd appreciate it if you liked and subscribed. It really helps the channel out! Ride safe. 👍

[@adeebjalaludin8718]

I'm 55 years old and a newbie to riding motorcycles. I'm getting one!

[@user-vw9fd6tw7q]

Good luck,safe trips and enjoy it ;)

[@Labtec86]

Safe rides! Enjoy the thrill!

[@sanjayroychowdhury7091]

😢

[@richardsadventures4958]

Did you get it yet?

[@SteveSweetness34]

Keep it in “rain” mode until you get confidence in your skills!! 👍🏼

[@MGman100]

Great to see you invited out to the launch. This shows that you're being taken seriously as a reviewer. Good honest review of what at this stage looks like the new class leader. Definitely one for me to testride next year.

[@zanathzanath7236]

So far the best triumph trident pre launch test ride. Best presentation, narration and feature of the bike riding. Cheers mate!

[@Englishbikerdan]

Much appreciated!

[@Ray_27724]

Beautiful test. I watched plenty of them acc. to the new Trident, but yours gave me the best impression how it may feel to drive this bike. Chapeau and many thanks! 😊👏

[@merseamoto3098]

Great review Dan, looks like you had some lovely roads in Tenerife. Glad you liked the bike and your review certainly helps other riders looking for this type of bike. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@alanporter2694]

I must congratulate on the video quality. Excellent.

[@markwoodrow281]

Nice review as always. Great to see you're getting now getting invites out to launches by the big names too, congrats!

[@brayvdb2191]

I heard that's what Triumph is planning on doing now, inviting vloggers instead of 'real' bike reviewers from magazines

[@Mrcool179]

Always the first video I watch when it comes to new bikes! Im so excited for this bike :D

[@altruism014]

ive watched some other people review this bike but i was waiting for yours and motobob's. so excited for this bike

[@alessiadallera2461]

I've watched a lot of videos of this bike cause I like it a lot.. your video has the best sound of all! Brilliant! Thanks 👍👍

[@Englishbikerdan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Liberty4Ever]

Kudos to Triumph for not only making such a great bike, but also for the affordable price in this competitive market.

[@mrcintheuk5596]

Being invited by Triumph, you've made the big time! People are going to bang on about comparing it with the CB650R and the MT07 but the GSX-S750 is currently selling at £7,249. Having test ridden the GSX-S750 with its 112bhp it's the bike I'd buy right now.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Technically that bike isn't in the same sector. All the other bikes are under 95bhp and can be A2 restricted. Personally, I can't stand the looks of the Suzuki naked range other than the SV which looks pretty cool.

[@hosuyakawayazuki]

Good point. GSX-S750 it's a rock-solid bike. And as long as it is around 7k price point it should be counted as a competitor.

[@DoctorStrange01]

@@StereotypedFilms It's RELIABLE (caps on purpose), has more than enough power and torque for the street, and traction control. What is lacking there, cause i see mostly pros ? No TFT ? Look at the road. I wouldn't even look at Trident if i was to buy a naked around that price. Looks are subjective, therefore not an argument in any discussion.

[@brayvdb2191]

Gsx-s is still one of the best riding bikes, because it's based on the legendary GSXR750

[@gauntr]

Hi Dan, really cool of Triumph to invite you to this! Binge watched a lot of your videos over the last few months before finally receiving my license and buying a bike. Hope you had a lot of fun, you deserve it, content and production is always great 😄

[@Englishbikerdan]

Hey, thanks and yeah, I was super lucky. Thanks for watching!

[@philbennett8896]

Wow - an invite to the press launch of the most talked about bike of the year! Testament to your excellent work on KZbin! I don't know why but I can't get excited about this bike yet. Personal taste but I don't like the livery for starters. Maybe I will warm to it when reviews on UK roads start to appear. But in the meantime, thanks for posting your first thoughts. Hope you had a blast out in Tenerife!

[@Antimortem]

The clarity of this video test ride is the best around! You can hear the triple running, the view, the narration isn't intrusive, everything done right! By the way I think triples made by triumph will be the in the limelight in2021, together with tiger 850 sport. Best motorcycles!

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thank you very much. They certainly are fun and have great character.

[@italkgory99]

This is the bike I have been most excited for, such a stunning bike in every way

[@janegrieve]

I really like the look of this bike and the seat height and weight are also a plus for me. Thanks for the video can’t wait to see you’re in-depth review on it.

[@borkarms]

Excellent review. THIS TRIDENT looks great in all aspects - looks, performance,dynamics ,pricing and will ser the sales charts on fire for Triumph. Affordable( yet Top quality) fun biking at its best...

[@jrewing5054]

I can't wait to see the comparison video. It will be good to see how it holds up on the UK roads.

[@Shinzuryuu]

Hoping I could get the Trident 660 here in the Philippines and also hope it to perform well in the environment. Great Video & love the clear commentary audio while riding!

[@MaceJuanDu]

Hey, nice to see you got invited to the press launch! You do great videos man, let's hope this becomes a regular thing and that the channel keeps growing :D

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks Juan, although as fun as it looks I can tell you it was a lot of work too! I have a lot of respect for the journalists who do this so often.

[@robmorris1935]

Excellent review Dan. Looks like you had great fun in the sun.😁

[@peterkoning21]

I'm a 1050 rider but am impressed with this little machine.

[@dickjohnson5025]

Triples have such a great sound.

[@mastergogoy6166]

Man! A beautiful bike and beautiful roads and scenery.

[@davexs]

Well done review as always. I will be very interested on your back to back with your Honda, let's hope you get a Trident quickly? Kudos to you Dan for getting the invite to the test. I'm really interested in the Trident, being an MT07 rider and previous Street triple RS owner.

[@adwykes822]

Style is superb - hats off Triumph. That red accent is a beaut. Made a very big statement to this category. The CB650R handles excellently and sounds phenomenal at the top end of the revs. I’m still happy with my 650, however this bike would have thrown a spanner in the works. Thanks for the review Dan 👌🏍👌

[@RupeWilson]

Damn that's a nice bike, more than fast enough for me. Congrats on the launch ride, you lucky chap,

[@Dan_B_Rides]

I like the grey and red colour scheme. I do like the way the bike handles. Looks really planted, definitely going to be competing with the big boys. Would like to see what it’s like in comparison between your CB650R. Good seeing you again Dan. Bring on the next lot of videos 👍🏻

[@chrispydog7251]

Great review Dan! Beautiful bike!

[@lanticocean]

Loved The Scenic Route

[@fredo3816]

Awesome bike and dope review ! cheers Dan !

[@grantbrown8176]

Liked the review and the timing is brilliant as I just passed my test on Friday. Was going to Honda dealer to see CB650R but looks like I will need to go to Triumph now too. Decisions decisions. 😀

[@maxrider7880]

You can't beat a British brand! Buy a Triumph!!

[@thefin7212]

Been waiting to see this 🤙

[@whitedevilvaz]

Incredible production value.

[@ajoymahato46]

What a surprise , didn't expect , great video 👍🙏😀🎃🚴

[@Eruton136]

production quality is increasing, keep it up

[@dustytriumph]

Great review and the best looking, most watchable video I seen so far from this launch. This video also seems to showcase the sound of that triple better than the others I've seen. After this review I'm starting to like the look of the black version best. BTW....what is that helmet?

[@richardpearson4248]

Great video nice bike stay safe looking forward to next one 🇬🇧👍🏻

[@IvanDP86]

Spectacular that Triumph has decided to make its presentation on the island of Tenerife, as many other brands have already done. Our landscapes and roads, a world reference for the world of motorcycles! Thank you so much for your video!

[@rolandfullthrottle8316]

Again a really good review from Dan The Man 💪 Don’t ever change, mate ! Must say I like this black model much more than the silver one with the red bits, I’m a big Triumph fan so I’m really looking forward to take a testride with this Trident 🤩 Don’t think I’ll switch my Street Triple RS for it 😅

[@Englishbikerdan]

Cheers mate! 👍

[@mrsilbo6499]

Great review & sounds gorgeous when given the berries. Riding those roads was like a 'dodge the cyclist' arcade game!

[@JoLXP]

It was this video that made me fall in love with a Trident and propelled me to get my license and buy one 😀 if you ever come to sunny algarve let's go for a pint!

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks mate, glad this video helped.

[@_AnanasIEgenJuice_]

Subbed. Im looking into getting a CB650R this spring but now this thing arrived. Looking very much forward to you comparing these two.

[@Redmow51]

Thank you for the video. I've watched several videos of vloggers that were there with you but you managed to convince me to drop the MT07 for the Trident. I currently have the MT03 but am looking to move up.

[@Englishbikerdan]

My pleasure 😊

[@Chippppppppppp]

What a beautiful road and destination. I got caught up with looking through the corner and anticipating the next dip in the road. That is why I ride. I am the road warrior. Otherwise great review!

[@JasonGraceAdventure]

Very nice review, i also have the CB650R and i cant wait for your comparison. I'm also interested in getting this one, bike looks so good..

[@njminer]

Great review. Bye the way I think "micro-climates" are one of the reasons why I enjoy riding although looking at the moisture on your tires at the end of the video I can say that rain is a micro-climate I can do without (especially if it's accompanied by lightning).

[@mrook9053]

Great vid been waiting for this! How do you think it would fit a lanky legged 6ft1 new rider?

[@aquasoft76]

This bike is beautiful . For me? Yeah. Dan , cool review, good job 👏

[@DatOldeBiker]

Thank you for a visually stunning and interesting review. My only criticism is that you mention the riding position/comfort of your legs and reach to the ground - useful only to anyone of the same height (whatever that is))

[@1ridgy]

Watched your and other reviews on the Trident and went up to Triumph’s Newcastle dealership and placed a deposit the following day. Spec’d it up a little and it came in at £8.5k but you get a lot of bike and tech for that money. Two weeks yet to wait for it, it’s like Christmas when I was a kid 😂 Exciting stuff!!

[@Englishbikerdan]

Congrats! You'll love it.

[@jgrc73]

Engine sounds great. You sound extremely entertained on the Trident. That little triple is way cool!

[@ryan.wright]

I can’t wait to hear it with an after market exhaust!

[@shirshanyaroy287]

It's a 660. How is it little?

[@jgrc73]

@@shirshanyaroy287 I think you answered your own question, but I was not bagging on the bike. I was commenting on the sound and how fun it seemed.

[@farmoboy83]

we are so spoiled for having such good options for "affordable" bikes "begginer" bikes. As a hardcore daily biker of a 300cc scooter and a sv650 2005 (with b1200 and cb500 as background) i feel this "begginer" motors are incredibly fast for average biker and faster than you will ever need on public roads if you value your life. If i was going to buy a new bike, i would go crazy with so many options. Trident, hornet, mt07, sv650, suzuki 8s....i think i would close my eyes and choose even though my heart tends to the sv650, i bike i can work on with my eyes closed

[@marekbojarczuk5102]

Awesome video. I recently bought mt07 and after watching this I start to regret my decision. I like Yamaha but this bike looks gorgeous

[@MrRui33333]

ainda é cedo pra te arreppenderes , eu tbm foi de mt 07 e no sinto isso, logico q vai haver sempre outras , mas pelo que vejo no youtube e no só a mt 07 é boa , e tem fiabilidade creio q bem comprovada, e duvido que esta trinph venda as mesmas unidades q a 07 ja vendeu e q ainda ira vender, a simplicidade da 07 pode ate ser um trunfo,..e mais , ainda no vimos duelos das 2 ,.. pode tbm ser supresa ,.. a mt 07 tem 6,9 kg de torq e a trident 6,4kg, mas tbm tem mais 5cv,mas sera que anda mais !? ou mais rapida ? ou sera quase a mesma coisa,..lol kkkk pelo preço da 07 (7,300 euros ) duvido que se compra algo melhor

[@thomasdeir6212]

Very skilled rider. Impressive scenery and a heavenly road!

[@Englishbikerdan]

Not sure about skilled but the road was amazing! Thanks!

[@prashantrai7657]

Editing skills: *LEVEL UP* *LEVEL UP* *LEVEL UP* *LEVEL UP* *LEVEL UP* *LEVEL UP* *LEVEL UP*

[@mrsilbo6499]

Top job, Dan.

[@AaaSWE]

I am considering buying this next year.

[@fauveride]

What a Beautiful Day!

[@borjastick]

I'm 62 and have been riding bikes since I was thirteen. I worked in the motorcycle industry for many years and love bikes. I don't have one now because I don't really want one and don't get excited by them much. BUT.... This bike is making my wallet wobble!

[@Englishbikerdan]

Same, and I already have a bike in the same sector!

[@stuartshone1740]

same with me , i'm 63 still riding , got a k1600 gtl right now , thats the bit that makes me feel so old , i dropped it in the gravel and finally found that i am too damn old to get it back on its wheels by myself, but i am not yet ready to go down to the 600 class, still way too many others i want to try, maybe when i reach my seventies...........

[@ronniefranks4351]

That triple sounds great! Me like!

[@garyrohlman6013]

I'm 71 and bought a trident 670 been riding the big stuff ally life I like it I call it my mopad....

[@fivestarsdeluxe3150]

she's such a beauty!

[@andyrawlings5369]

A good review dan myself i am a honda vfr fan had a sprint st 1050 in the past but always come back to the honda one thing triumph engine is a beauty like the v4 honda this bike will sell well a lot of bike for your money .

[@Englishbikerdan]

Cheers, had a VFR years ago. Great bikes!

[@aashritakula2498]

You deserve many more subscribers mate! You'll reach 100,000 subs in no time! Love from india!😄

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks my friend 🙏

[@aashritakula2498]

@@Englishbikerdan 🙌

[@gwwayner]

Damn what nice roads in Spain. The frost-heaved backroads here in Eastern Canada will have you quickly shifting your weight to the foot-pegs. The new Trident is a perfect bike for real-world riding and who cares about 200 hp bikes you can't use unless you own a race-track. Still my 2010 Triumph STR 675 has an unbelievable sound from the intake and Arrow 3-1 exhaust. Even at 60,000 kms it is faster than new.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Love the sound from the S-Triple!

[@stevebeeston8749]

Great review Dan, excellent quality. At 56, In September I decided I wanted motorbike so within 6 weeks I managed to take all the tests and so close to buying the XSR700 Tribute when our second lockdown happened in the UK and all of the shops closed. A day later Triumph launched this and has completely blown me away. I've lost track of how many videos of motorbikes I've watched over the last 6 weeks! I'm surprised more test riders don't compare the Trident to the XSR700, to which I think it looks closer too, than the MT07? I'm 6 foot tall with a 30 inch inside leg measurement (so not long legs) and 16 stone. So I hope the Trident would be ok for me? I have a deposit on one and can't wait to try it.

[@Tybward]

I’m in the exact same boat. I had my eyes set on the XSR for nearly 6 months until this came out. Now I think I have shifted my eyes to purchase the trident instead. The only let down for me is that I absolutely love the exhaust sound of the XSR with an after market pipe.

[@stevebeeston8749]

@@Tybward I'm not so bothered about that as you can hardly hear it when you've got your helmet on. The only other thing is that you can guarantee that they will be bringing out a Euro 5 compliant version of the XSR700 at some point next year? It might still not have the features of the Trident though as the MT07 didn't have anything new on it.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Cheers! While I agree in terms of looks it is closer to the XSR, the MT07 is the King of the middleweight nakeds at the moment and that's what the Trident is going for. I can't say about anyone's height other than my own as we are all different shapes and sizes. However there were taller people on the launch and I don't remember them saying anything negative about the riding comfort or position.

[@stevebeeston8749]

@@Englishbikerdan Excellent, thanks Dan...

[@paxalvarez5344]

Getting invited to press launches now? That's awesome!

[@Englishbikerdan]

Well, one. Not sure it'll happen again but I'd like to hope so.

[@louislopez55]

EnglishBikerDan -It won't be by Suzuki! ;)

[@ans512]

Sensible bike.Great review.....👍 If u could say the music used in end of the video.

[@ampm9771]

This and the new monster gonna dominate the segment for the coming years. Two amazing bikes.

[@toothasaurus]

XSR900 has entered the chat

[@ampm9771]

@@toothasaurus you mean MT-09 with round headlight?

[@jakerigby5935]

Wait for the Tuono 660

[@ampm9771]

@@jakerigby5935 I forgot that 👍🏼

[@twistandgo3414]

Congrats on the launch ride Dan, that's what vlogging dreams are made of! Great video, bike seems to beg for a thrashing!

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks! Hopefully I'll get another at some point!

[@kennguyen3789]

As a CB650R owner, I am looking forward to your comparison video between the Trident and the CB650R. I am having a thought of getting the Trident when it is available in my country next year. I have never own a triple before and I love the sound of Inline 4, so it will be a hard decision. I decided to put an Akrapovic Racing Line Titan Carbon tip without the DB killer on my CB650R after watching your review video a year ago!

[@joachimeklund6693]

I will hopefully get my A license in a couple of weeks when I have my driving test and really looking forward to get and test drive this and the cbr 650r as they are both bikes I really like and want 😅

[@SantaridesaKTM]

Great Video.

[@pedrocson]

Chegando na Tenda do Umbu 2:38 - 2:58 :P

[@josephodonnell6994]

Looks like such a nice bike

[@akifgonulcu7044]

what a wonderful road, i like it.

[@MotoGoato]

Nice bike, going to steal a lot of sales away from the MT07. When you add the quick shifter option it gets very very close to the price of a 790 Duke though (£7,500 brand new currently) .. and that offers a lot more for the money ... but it also stands a fair bit taller than the Trident and has somewhat less conventional styling so certainly wont be everyone's cup of tea. Cracking video, thanks 😉

[@Englishbikerdan]

It's not much more than the price of the other bikes though (MT07, CB650R and Z650). A quickshifter would be an addition in cost on all of those bikes. Yes, the 790 Duke is very cheap right now and it's a hoot to ride. Don't forget the 10,000 mile service intervals though for the Trident. Cheapest in class for servicing apparently. Thanks for watching!

[@SteveOMoo]

Jealous, i have my test drive booked next year. Beautiful bike. Be nice addition to my CB650R

[@henrylund1577]

How did the test ride go? How was it in comparison to your cb650r? Thanks

[@SteveOMoo]

@@henrylund1577 It was cancelled due to covid :( still waiting to hear when i can

[@alexcomeau4919]

@@SteveOMoo Please keep is posted, I'm really interested to see how they compare

[@stablestoic1491]

Great bike looks like. Gen 1 makes me hesitate

[@tonybland9226]

Nice to see a manufacturer recommending service intervals of 10,000 miles, for years we have been forced to waste our money on unnecessary services to validate warranties 👍👍

[@CED99]

Sweet ride

[@ivizaxyo]

Awesome video and awesome Bike, the numbers on the dash are crystal clear for being a normal LCD. In a completely separate note the speed limit in that road is seventy and the spanish police is thiiiiiiirsty, ahem.

[@Englishbikerdan]

We saw a few of them, they liked the bikes. 😎😁

[@bigg16]

Beautiful looking bIke.I love these middle weight naked motor bikes.This one will give the others in that class a go for their money I'm sure :)

[@nickphilpot7888]

Triumph done some nice motorcycle.

[@pantherisme88]

Nice and simple and to the point. Good one (Y) may I know the intro music you used in this video? Thanks :)

[@germanstelmakhovich2069]

Tenerife and Canary Islands are amazing for biking ...and we can ride all year long :)))

[@TommyBarnezTV]

Nice vid buddy! Lovely roads and weather too! I need to work out how to get an invite to one of these!

[@Englishbikerdan]

Cheers mate, still not quite sure how I got an invite tbh! Show a bit of leg perhaps? :D

[@TommyBarnezTV]

@@Englishbikerdan that would probably lead them to ban me from ever riding a triumph again 😂 have a good Christmas mate

[@brianclark7014]

Nice review, with a great backdrop, But please always start off the specs of the bike with its wet weight, this is so important in figuring out the fun factor for flick-ability

[@TomKnowles-bs1gl]

Great review Dan 👍 , what gear do you use (gloves and jacket) ?

[@WorldzMo5t3pic]

I'll admit, when it was first shown off I didn't like the look of it but to be completely honest it's actually growing on me. That being said the engine doesn't sound as good as I was hoping, I prefer the more throaty/gurgly sounds, something akin to the MTs.

[@paulclarke1233]

Hi Dan, just a few questions . Can you put a tail tidy on under the rear light and can you put a screen on it and what are different types of trident like the rs on the street tripel thanks again great vid

[@Englishbikerdan]

Hey, not sure on the tail tidy but I am sure a 3rd party will make something. Yes, you can put a screen on it but no other runmours of different versions at present.

[@BennyZ88]

DAN GREAT VIDEO. Long time sub here. I currently ride a CBR 250R and am looking to upgrade next summer. Ive had my eye on the CB650R since it came out and have wanted one since it launched. HOWEVER. THIS TRIPLE IS VERY TEMPTING. I NEED ADVICE ON WHICH TO GET LOL. They cost the exact same in Canada so price is not a factor! What do you think? More grunt down low wit hthe Triumph, or More powert up high with the CB? Help me make up my mind!

[@rishubhchakraborty4963]

Booked my trident! Quick query..is the matte color better to go for or the gloss variants? Can matt be wrapped to protect paint? Pretty confused here!

[@AJBAdventures]

How do you find it compares against the cb650r in general Dan? I reckon it will be between these two bikes for my first big bike

[@pankajkusanale93]

Clip ons and headlight cowl would make this a beutyful caferacer 🔥

[@Englishbikerdan]

I think you're right!

[@bendover-bz4bc]

Why you have to turn everything into a caferacer 🤢.

[@H7.MotoTech]

Loved the narration and the overall feel of the video. Qne question, do you see this becoming a good touring option for people who can accessorize the bike to suit that purpose? In terms of overall long distance comfort and reliability too

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thanks! I see no issues with touring on this bike, I found it more comfortable than my own CB650R! Reliability remains to be seen but Triumph seems to have spent a lot of time engineering it into the bike. Cheers!

[@H7.MotoTech]

@@Englishbikerdan Thanks. I am hoping to get a test ride, once they officially launch this bike in India. Awaiting your detailed review on this one, please cover the touring aspects of the bike as well when you do.

[@thejohnnerparty]

I'm more of a twin kinda guy, but I am interested in the Trident & the Honda CB650R.