2021 Triumph Trident 660 | First Ride Review

[@gwwayner]

Actually 80 hp with a strong powerband in a 400 lb sporting bike is plenty fast on public roads. My 2010 Triumph STR 675 with lots of mods over the years has around 100 hp to the rear wheel and I rarely get to use that last 20% of the rev range without scaring myself or risking the attention of police. The new Trident is a sane sweet good-looking ride indeed for a price the average young guy might be able to afford.

[@ianleaver4967]

I’m 67 and been looking at getting back into biking and haven’t ridden for about 10 years. I must say this bike looks ideal.

[@mick1583]

Did you do it?

[@ianleaver4967]

@@mick1583 certainly did and love it, now ordered the new Honda Hornet 750.

[@mick1583]

@@ianleaver4967 Hope you get as much enjoyment as you had with the Triumph.

[@ianleaver4967]

@@Otto-AutoPilot For me the Hornet is the better bike, in handling and comfort. I personally never found the Trident comfortable, 40 miles and I would start suffering numb bum, whereas the Hornet I’ve done 100 miles no problem. I know the Trident was a great handling bike but I never gelled with it, whereas the Hornet makes me come home with a silly grin on my face every time.

[@jorelplay8738]

The best review I’ve seen out of this press launch in Tenerife

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Jorelplay Thanks, don’t forget to share with your mates!

[@stilldajoker]

Thanks John --- and now I have one. 50 years on the street. At 65 years old I wanted a nimble and strong bike. This gets it done. R5, XS650, KZ650SR, KZ900LTD --- still have it --- ZL900 --- wish I still had it. Trident 660 is my bike now, the kaw 900 is awesome so I just take it out for show. Thank you for a great unbiased video

[@TheImtoomuch]

“You can also buy a single. Guess where that’s going...Ping!” This guy cracks me up. I love.

[@Cuzzazbuzz]

It’s nice when reviewers understand the target market for a product rather than what they want to get from it. Enjoying the content, keep it up.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Cuzzazbuzz Thanks!

[@nsmith1586]

Newbie here. Totally satisfied with the 660. Near perfect .

[@HeyCosby]

Appreciate the review, man. I love your straightforward, no BS explanation. Definitely looking to upgrade from my measly 250 to try and get my feet wet.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

HeyCosby Go for it, it’s a great step up without scaring yourself too much. Thanks for the support!

[@tylernoble8968]

The only channel where the narrators flips me the bird and I wanted to keep watching haha great video mate you’ve got me sold on one of these

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Thanks Tyler

[@ecrusch]

Love the way you provide the information like a "regular guy". Thank you.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Eric Rusch Sr Hey, we always try to make vids like this, like chatting to your mate in the bar.

[@lawrenceong8501]

Excellent review, love your presentation skills with that big dose of humour thrown in! Especially the fingers part!!😅

Perfect! I would like to see him represent the BMW boxer engine :)

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Lawrence Ong Cheers Lawrence, please don’t forget to share around with your mates, it helps!

[@lawrenceong8501]

@@BikeWorldTVshow Done!

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Lawrence Ong Thanks!

[@guywolff]

There are a lot of things to like about this bike .. I will enjoy trying one this year .. The amount of joy I got out of my 1961 R69S was the balance between suspention and power plant . I am sure they worked hard to dial this one in in that department .. Thanks for the first look ...

[@IvanDP86]

Thanks for coming to Tenerife! 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! Regards! 👍🏻

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

We had a great time, you live on an amazing island. Everyone go and explore, the roads are stunning.

[@IvanDP86]

@@BikeWorldTVshow Really thank you very much! Even more so in these times COVID, we need a responsible visit from everyone. Bikers of the world, this is your home, do not stop coming to visit us. Thanks again! 🙏🏻

[@notafanatic]

I really like John's reviews - no nonsense and just says how it is. I agree, for experienced riders it's hard to get excited up by this bike but it's made in Thailand and I guess the ASEAN market will lap it up as a low cost "big bike".

[@aronv8972]

Jeez what an amazing review man, far the best what i have seen about this bike. Thumbs up, and keep up with the good work!

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Aron V Cheers Aron, thanks for the great feedback.

[@joaomoreira5879]

Best review of this bike so far, to say that Triumph is targeting the XSR700 with this one is spot on and it's also not the pricier, as XSR700 and CB650R are more expensive to buy at least here in Portugal. Congrats for the great review!

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

João Moreira Hi in Portugal, one of our favourite places to ride. Thanks for the support!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice summary John - looking forward to having a go on one of these on a damp day in Slough to see how it does in normal British conditions - although I'm probably not the primary target market either, I oddly fancy one of these.....as you said, the test ride will tell! Cheers!

[@brianperry]

I'm a big fan of the Striple... have one myself. this looks a lot of fun to own. Not scary....One thing though I do not like that strange looking articulated numberplate fixing. I know its quite a common feature but hell it looks awful

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Cheers, let us know what you think. You’ll enjoy it!

[@Thirsty_Fox]

I interpret "beginner friendly" as simply easy and fun to ride around. Having more experience doesn't necessarily make me want a more difficult bike to handle, especially around town, or one that I have to always hold back on because there's so much power for public roads. This Trident seems like it'll be great for just hopping on and putting a smile on your face... and +80 hp is more than enough to do so (at least where I live!).

[@ninoellison7793]

Brilliant, thorough, well balanced review & footage. Great job!

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Nino Ellison Thanks, we try to add more riding footage into our reviews than others, glad you liked it.

[@chrispydog7251]

Great review. I have one on order. Can’t wait! Obviously I think it’s a beautiful looking bike. Well done Triumph!

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

ChrispyDog Great, let us know how you get on with it.

[@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff]

What a first class review and a really well thought out insight into the type of bike this is and who might buy it. Great stuff!

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Terry Cox Cheers Terry, please share with your mates, helps us to make more vids like this.

[@attilastarwar]

I appreciate you being straight about who this bike is and isn't for. I don't think I'll be picking up one of these for my next bike, perhaps a street triple instead. Excellent review🤘🤙👍

[@ravisharma-xz1lv]

One of the best reviews out there....good work man...

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

ravi sharma Cheers Ravi!

[@michaelhayward7572]

As usual, John is the first journo to add the SV650 to the comparo, everyone else has'nt mentioned it, and also replace the transformer mutant insect MT07 with the far more compelling retro XSR700. Well done. Edit, i'd prolly add the air cooled 797 Monster in there as competition too, though more expensive.

[@LasseJOugaard]

Considering the 797 is discontinued for 2021, this is probably the most charismatic bike of the bunch.

[@michaelhayward7572]

@@LasseJOugaard i did'nt know that. Sad news indeed if true.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Michael Hayward Hey, I think you’re right, John is the only one to compare to the SV, I think it’s been mostly forgotten about. You’re right about the Monster as well.

[@michelbrisebois4317]

My current bike is 7 years old and its time to look for a change. I'm 62 and my 1970's need for speed is long gone. How about something easy going and not only meant for Sunny Sunday's ride like some huge murican things with 2 wheels. Yep, all boxes filled for my next bike.

[@pantherisme88]

The Piston fingers demonstration lmao 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

JoyRide Glad you liked that!

[@JerryWDaviscom]

I am an experienced rider and have owned primarily large, fast bikes. But years ago I got (free!) a Yamaha 600 SECA II with a Yoshi pipe and I loved riding it. The frame was a bit cramped and top speed was 123MPH, but Lord that was a fun bike to ride. Quick. Nimble. And I have missed that kind of fun riding. Speed, top end speed is not actually my friend. I love to pour it on and that is simply not smart. So this bike sounds really good to me as a second bike. A 2-hour ride after work, saving my liter bike for other duties. Triumph also produces a 54HP Speed Triple (I think that is the name) that riders absolutely gush over. Not fast, but perfect, like good butter. I hesitate to buy 54HP no matter how sweet the ride, but this bike sounds really good if it is comfortable for my 6 foot, 190LB body.

[@raymorris952]

They done this in 1998, The Thunderbird sport 900, basically a detuned speed triple, that looks like a bonnie on steroids, That was and still is a cracking bike.

[@TheHomeExpert5]

John, if you want to lose weight, I think the answer is ultra low carbohydrates. I have always exercised and eaten well, but it was never able to lose weight, six months ago I started an ultra low carb diet, which is actually really easy to adhere to, since it is basically eating meat and cheese, and I've lost 28 pounds. I take tons of supplements and a mega dose of fiber as well.

[@TheImtoomuch]

Very interesting that Triumph’s entry level sport naked bike looks better than any of the others. Hopefully they give similar styling to the hideous Speed and Street Triple.

[@IanTheEarlobe]

John is the best presenter

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

IanTheEarlobe Thanks Ian, please share with your mates.

[@bruhdental]

I’m in that target population where I’ve ridden my 600 on the street for a while and I want something more chill to cruise in the city and mountains. Already pre ordered.

[@howlingmocassin2917]

Nice review and a great looking bike. Please ask Triumph to give us a 900 version. I don't want top of the range brakes, suspension and electronics, just stuff that works well on the road. The look is timeless and through my aging eyes I can see the silhouette of my old Trident T160V. I am a guy in his sixties who has always had a bike in the garage. At this stage in my biking life I am looking for a bike that has all the modern advantages without all the bling that seems to go with it. I was considering a Speed Twin, but a 900 version of this would be even more interesting.

[@cradle652]

What a review! Simple, soul, zen.

[@toplinekennels5727]

Best review I have heard by far 👍🏻👍🏻

[@MotoGoato]

I'm personally not a fan of the styling ... but this bike will be successful and Triumph will sell loads. A good contender in the class for sure.

[@SlashEverythingDentalTech]

Best bike reviewer bar none

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

sean landberg Cheers Sean, please share with your biker pals, helps support what we’re doing.

[@M4rkmcc21]

Great review. My gf wants one after she seen one today at the dealers. Love the honest approach and advice for beginners. Keep it up. Fave channel and top bloke.

[@hezrimustapha6906]

I have always enjoyed your review John

[@atastefortheroad4475]

The Trident looks like a substantial pkg and differentiated enough to lure in buyers. Kudos for fitting Road 5s.

[@themonitor7877]

Loved your scientific explanation of how the cylinders from 1-4 go!

[@CBRboy1717]

Sounds like the theory behind my old Monster 696. Low hp, extra torque, light, fun. Great second bike...

[@BioMECH00]

Dead at the fingers. 🤣 Excellent overview.

[@karlosh9286]

Good advice to get a test ride. When I passed my test as a middle aged newbie about 18 months ago it was really hard to get a test ride. In fact it was only my local Triumph dealer that would allow one (they did have a smallish charge for this ). If this had been available in June 2020, it might have been my first big bike, as it was I ended up with a Speed Twin !

[@charleyssss]

I'm a young car enthusiast and this bike is just very attractive even for a guy like me

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

CHARLEY You’ll love it, even though it’s only a 660 it’ll still have most cars.

[@smy5607]

Motorcycles are way more fun than cars. I'm 41 years old and was a car enthusiast for most of my life. Then, at 36 years of age i got my first motorcycle. It was a 2013 Suzuki gsxr750. It changed my life. I have now owned/ rode many bikes. I don't care about cars anymore lol.

[@TheAk1066]

Getting one thanks to your channel

[@EvolvingMale]

Best review yet

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Evolving Male Thanks!

[@Grahamvfr]

Great review as always, and took the trouble to convert Newton metres to ft lbs for us old sods.

[@andrius839]

Honest and differ ent review thank you.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Andrius as Thanks!

[@triumphthunderbird1]

Great, honest review. A great bike, not for me, but no bike is for everyone.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

That's true Ivan, thanks for the support.

[@ans512]

So well explained.....as always👍

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ans Thanks!

[@andrewprice8450]

Never knew Dave Bautista reviewed bikes

[@ΚωνσταντινοςΑναγνωστοπουλο-χ2υ]

I always like your reviews…and this is not an exception..

[@jasonrubiano9533]

Excellent is the right term for this review.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Thanks Jason!

[@tonydare7614]

Nice review, but I kind of disagree with part of it. I owned all sorts of sports bikes in the 1980s - CBR, GSX, Tuono, etc. - and recently did a test ride on the Trident in Paris and ordered one. I'm 55yo and have a lot of experience. The problem these days isn't the rider or the bike's potential, it's the traffic, radars and speed limits,. These days, unless you do track days, it is hard to use more than 30-40% of any bike's potential. Where I live it would take me about 40 minutes to get to twisties and even there, the speed limit is around 70kph (45mph). The current Paris speed limit is 18mph! At the moment, I have a little Fantic 500 and love it and have more fun that any other bike because I can thrash it. Stupidly, I'm trading it in for a Trident cos of that lovely triple engine 😂

[@KhalidMA]

Your twin fingers cylinders seems undersquared, torky Ha Ha 😂 Well explained in such casual and ease. It's your passion that speaks up. Splendid 😊

[@scottc3]

Another great review! 👍

[@tienofthesouth]

3:20 Thanks man, now I can explain to my girlfriend the difference between Twin, Triple, and Inline 4 in ways that she understands.

[@paulmurray129]

Pushing 50 plus with many years of experience in biking that looks appealing 👀

[@alexcaymans]

Stellar review, I must say btw.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

alexcaymans Cheers!

[@expatbiker6598]

It's just a matter of time before they introduce triumph trident 1200 cc. Anyone buying trident in UK or similar weather. Optional heated grips a must. Aftermarket are ugly

[@trevorphillips3055]

A bigger version would great for the more experienced biker who doesn't want a super naked.

[@simonelomax7465]

Excellent review, as usual - thank you 🙏.

[@richardcollins586]

Always find it strange that the Ducati 797 is never mentioned as a good first bike. It’s power is linear and is very forgiving. So many reviewers forgot it.

[@michaelhayward7572]

Honest opinion please John, more fun than an XSR700 on the street?

[@Tybward]

What are your thoughts on riding this vs an Xsr700? From your personal perspective, which bike would you pick. (Looking for an opinion because I’ve never ridden before and wanting to see what a long time rider would go with).

[@captainaverage721]

Subjectively Trident has more power, better suspension, better build quality, cheaper to run and cheaper to purchase. Objectively Trident looks better. If I was in the market for a new middle weight it would be a toss up between the Trident and the Honda cb650r

[@Adventure_blac]

@@captainaverage721 what does build quality mean? Yamahas are bullet proof in terms of reliability and they are less expensive to work on. Triumph has proven they aren’t the most reliable bike. They may have changed the intervals for this but triumphs are still expensive to service.

[@captainaverage721]

@@Adventure_blac The MT07 range which includes the XSR are still plagued with rust issues around the forks, swing arm and fastenings. In terms of servicing labour costs at Yamaha and Triumph dealerships are comparable and given the extended service intervals the Triumph will be clearly cheaper in the long term. Given that the Tridents engine is related to the old 675 unit from the street triple in a slightly detuned state it should prove to be bullet proof. Oh and of course residual values of Triumohs are stronger than that of Yamaha to!

[@Adventure_blac]

@@captainaverage721 touché

[@motomaggs7164]

Great bike, I wonder if it’s just a fraction too pricey?

[@CCitis]

I mean let's be honest... compared to its competition this beats them in looks, fit and finish, character.... all with a triumph triple, and triumph history. Easy choice.

[@AfricaTwinRider]

Best review of this bike I’ve watched. At 48yrs old I’m looking to get back into bikes after a 15yr lay off. It’s between this Triumph and the CB650R or maybe BMW F900r?

[@CeeRTee]

Nice bike, not a fan on the looks but fair play to Triumph for shaking up the class. Another good honest review without all the gushy b*llocks we get else where cheers.

[@michaelhayward7572]

Concur, well said. Looks are very UJM, beige even. Take the badges off, nobody would know it was a Triumph. The early T150 and later T160 Meriden Tridents were unique bikes and had a look all their own.

[@bolton737]

Nice bike,!!! Good to see you back living the dream in Tenerife John. When are you back in north Devon?

[@johnhogan8816]

I was in Braunton for five days in August, loved it and really miss it.

[@bolton737]

@@johnhogan8816 I travel to different places around the world , but always love coming back home to north Devon.

[@mrj3686]

Nice review, prefer sv650 myself. Sounds like a blender so shame there’s no aftermarket pipe. Stickers and red bits don’t look great but probably better in the flesh. Triumph will sell a ton of these so well done to them for turning it down a notch.

[@SsiolisP]

Not a fan of this type of bikes, but the rear splash guard with indicators and license plate is a smart looking setup.

[@msims1250]

Ping!! 😆😆 I’m very interested in this bike. Thanks for the review.

[@TheProperMinimalist]

Awesome review! Love the content on the channel. Looks like a great, fun bike! How does it compare to a KTM Duke 690 or 790? I've been riding a Harley Road King Special for 3yrs now and am looking to get something lighter more nimble for the twisties.

[@1ridgy]

I like the way you aim at new riders and explain in detail to the uninitiated or inexperienced. This bike i love the style but I think is a little low for me (@ 5’11”) or am I wrong? Could you fit panniers and luggage to it?

[@nsmith1586]

Great comments. You are right on.

[@alexcaymans]

Did I understand that right: you can't put and aftermarket exhaust on it?

[@johnhogan8816]

You can put an aftermarket exhaust on it, you just can’t buy an exhaust upgrade directly from Triumph.

[@kevinperree7764]

Excellent review. I think any first big biker would be daft not to buy it if they have the means 👍👍

[@timothymills733]

All the reviews, and Triumph reps, keep stating that service will be cheaper, but don't give the details as to how or why that is possible. What is it about this bike that makes it cheaper? Valve adjustment intervals longer? oil changes less frequent? I have looked at the web site, and it is just as vague.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Hi Timothy, they told us it's down to the amount of time actual work takes. We will take a closer look though...

[@Tybward]

Lower rev range. Only revs to 10k so it maintains much better than bikes that rev 12k+

[@timothymills733]

@@BikeWorldTVshow Thanks so much for the reply. I am interested in one of these as an everyday bike to compliment my Street Triple, which has fairly high maintenance costs, so this is a potential selling point for me with the Trident. Oh, and top review as always.

[@Cdmpf]

Hello Sir.I am looking to get bigger bike so i have to choose between trident 660 or duke 390.I try to explain what i want from these and if you can give me your thoughts i will appreciate. - % 90 of the time riding in city - Riding in all conditions of a year - I am 6.1"and 220 pounds - I drive like a hooligan(hooning) most of the time without disturbing other peoples. Greetings.

[@busboy3232]

Great video. So no way to slap a nice exhaust on it then. Correct?

[@johnhogan8816]

You can fit one, there just isn’t the choice to buy an officially approved Triumph exhaust.

[@FragEightyfive]

So the Trident is basically replacing the Striple as a Triumph entry-level? Seems a lot like the old Striple.

[@petewebb6952]

Sounds great imho. If we are lucky everyone will turn 70 at some point and may then want to downsize to a bike like this.

[@martinehulme8743]

Martha's 52 on Thursday, I want this bike 😬

[@HS99876]

It looks beautiful, it is the best looking bike out of all those bikes you named, much better quality, the only thing is the price!!! Would I want to spent all this money on my first bike?

[@oliverk6449]

Great Vid very helpful, thanks

[@AntoniOrszykowski]

Any recommendations for 6'2 person who like this style of bike but do not want a tourist style bike?

[@benjaminpipe4633]

Great video - thank you

[@nassosa]

Is that a shoei glamster? I own a black one. Where did you get the black visor?

[@johnhogan8816]

It’s an Arai Rapide

[@theprodigalstranger5259]

Its a Union Flag on the tank. Its only called a Union Jack when flown at sea.

[@TheQ427]

I like the looks but wonder how it compares to a '14 Street Triple 675 which to me seems the logical alternative for those who are young and don't have the kind of money for a brand new Trident. Stay safe

[@karlosh9286]

Although it's obviously not a Street Triple RS, I really do wonder what it is like compared to a Street Triple S A2 660cc that's been derestricted to 94 BHP. I did have one of those for about 9 months. With the Trident now available, I just can't see Triumph selling many more Street Triple S A2 660cc bikes. They'll still sell a load of Street Triple RS-es.

[@1990-t1j]

I wonder whether they will bring out a 900 version.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

1990 Would be nice, like the scrambler 1100.

[@1990-t1j]

@@BikeWorldTVshow Exactly.

[@haripraji]

Yup 1st to 4th gear is snappy. 5th and 6th goes easy

[@rstrakovsky]

Dammit am I an Arthur? My Street Trip is objectively the superior bike, but sometimes it feels a little too hectic. I find myself wishing for something a little mellower, maybe a bit softer, to enjoy the ride without the need to rail every corner. But still be able to whick it up when the need strikes. This bike is quite appealing. Really dig the looks too, though I agree that the red flashes really break up its otherwise clean lines.

[@aunoates6617]

There are four colours ...you don’t have to have the red bits, or the graphics. 😎

[@johnhogan8816]

Sounds like you should have a look, Roman.

[@rstrakovsky]

@@johnhogan8816 I might. I like trying different setups, so this might be a little too close to what I already have, but I do favor Triumphs, that 675 motor is a gem and super reliable.

[@jeffreyyuan2797]

That was absolutely hilarious!!!!!

[@dangerclose4448]

Any chance Triumph will follow Ducati's Scrambler line, and drop a 1050 version?

[@kurniawanachmad3471]

Hopefully you make riview video of new 2021 zx10rr.. looking forward for it..

[@RebelRides]

No factory fit exhaust option? That'd be Euro 5, thanks bureaucrats. To be fair, it's not been an option on a lot of E4 and even E3 bikes. Looks a fantastic bike all the same, just wish the entry level was still sub-£6k.

[@marktiller1383]

I was riding 2 stroke triples when the original trident was a 750cc.

[@garyrohlman6013]

A GREAT OLD GUY BIKE THE 670 IM. 71 JUST GOT MINE

[@garyrohlman6013]

Correction. 660

[@Brad-RB]

I care where it's made. So where is it made?

[@chrispydog7251]

I believe it’s made in the Thailand plant, not the UK.

[@peterhatfield5632]

Thailand, but all the research and development work is done at Hinckley.