2021 Triumph Trident First Ride Review

2021 Triumph Trident First Ride Review
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Spurgeon heads down to Georgia to test Triumph's latest middleweight, the Trident. As the most affordable bike in Triumph's lineup, how does this stylish triple perform?
SPECS:
MSRP: $8,095
Engine: 660cc, DOHC triple
Claimed weight: 417 pounds (wet)
Fuel tank: 3.7 gallons
Seat height: 31.7 inches
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[@RevZilla]

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[@freakymalik]

when there's no wheelie in the thumbnail, you know Zack is not involved

[@alexp6409]

So true

[@PEZ1514]

Lets be real this is the most spurgeon motorcycle to be made

[@dsgr6164]

The Trident and the Aprilia RS660 definitely brought the middleweight class up a notch; for beginners and advanced riders.

[@jackgirote9132]

I bought the trident. I was looking to move up into my second bike, something a little more modern then my 1983 Honda. I was looking at the popular middleweight naked bikes, XSR700, MT-07, CBR650. The Trident really caught my eye in the aesthetics department and the triple cylinder really is quite friendly in city traffic and really fun and happy when you open up the throttle. That being said, I think I would have been just as happy with any of the bikes in the category. I do think the Triumph beats the competition in the value for money segment. I feel like my hard earned money was well spent, you get alot of bike as well as a complete package with the trident. No buyers remorse here. I am very happy with the Trident and as a newer rider, I would definitely consider another Triumph in the future.

[@GL4SS_20]

Have you installed the quick shifter yet?

[@leviefrauim1425]

Revzilla has now become the new standard of online moto-review. The commentary and quality of the production and content get better w/every video. Great work, guys.

[@arjenbootsma6881]

Living in the greater Atlanta area, I can confirm that the north Georgia mountains offer lots of stunning riding!

[@rolanddo4989]

It looks amazing. You're a lucky man

[@XSR_RUGGER]

I'm not too far from north Georgia. Any recommendations?

[@arjenbootsma6881]

@@XSR_RUGGER US-129 between Cleveland and Blairsville (Blood Mountain / Neel's Gap); Route 60 from Dahlonega to Morganville; Route 180 from Suches to Helen (Wolfspen Gap); Route 75 north of Helen (Unicoi Gap); Route 348 (Richard Russell Scenic Parkway); Route 52 from Chatsworth to Elijay; Route 74 from Murphy NC to Ocoee TN; Basically, look at the map, find a squigly road and it will be good riding.

[@XSR_RUGGER]

@@arjenbootsma6881 well dang, I appreciate the info. I live in the north eastern part of sc so we have many good rides up here but I'm always looking for some squiggly lines lol. Stay safe out there.

[@SombraPiloto]

@@arjenbootsma6881 great info. I lived in ATL for 15 years and covered several thousand miles on those very roads. I’m thisclose to moving back and the north Georgia mountains are a big part of that. They’re my happy place.

[@tuihrf]

I hear a lot of the RevZilla podcast and haven't really watched that many of the videos. It's just interesting to see the face of the voices you hear on the podcast :) amazing job! I think I'll try to keep up with the videos as well

[@killerdeviant]

We didn’t need beats in the background the whole time. Distracted from what you were saying.

[@hawkrider88]

Very nice review Spurge....as always. I live within 20 minutes of these roads and would love to have one of these. But my young granddaughters have totally ruined my motorcycle budget...and love it! In the meantime I'll have to continue to enjoy these mountain roads with my '88 Honda Hawk GT 650. Which still gets admiring glances every time I ride.

[@abhimanyuveer]

Best and the most comprehensive and useful review I've seen of the Trident so far!

[@stanleyblazeraznik6047]

Nice review. Mine arrives end of April. Excited.

[@timpreece34]

Welcome to north Georgia. I recognized many familiar roads - SR 60, Newport Road, Redtop Mountain, downtown ATL, Krog Street, Centennial Olympic Drive, Turners Corner, etc. Nice bike. Nice review.

[@northofknowhere130]

We're about the same height, so it's good to see you don't seem too big on it. I started on the Ninja 300 and being 6'2", the bike didn't seem too small for me while the only downside was the engine. I've riden a Ryker for a while and have been considering something like this.

[@HS99876]

Very good review, good point about the Clutch.

[@SombraPiloto]

This video hurts my heart. I lived in Atlanta until 2017 and spent many a day doing 250-300 miles on north Georgia mountain roads. I miss it so much....

[@themza912]

This makes me feel even better about my 2011 Street Triple choice a couple years ago

[@alexanderi7332]

Great review... thinking about this one

[@27Zangle]

The mountains north of Atlanta heading into NC are beautiful. I've spent a little time in the area on and off throughout my life. One of my favorite places and would love to live there.

[@victorvannatter312]

80 HP is more than enough!

[@swetabhsundram]

me riding a 9hp scooter: that is no brainer.

[@victorvannatter312]

@Rod Rebman true it depends on the engine as well. I have a 32 horsepower two-stroke dual sport. Which has tons of power for what it is. And my Buell XB9SX is around 80 horsepower and it has more than I'll ever need

[@tharalalnun4364]

14.6 im out

[@adridell]

With that logic, 15hp is enough to ride in most roads. But no one wants to buy a 15hp motorcycle for fun riding. It's not just the amount of power that matters its how it's delivered. Go try a 110hp V Twin Ducati engine and then come back to tell me that 80hp tuned for commuting is enough to have fun.

[@victorvannatter312]

@@adridell I will and have. I had an old 900 Ducati monster. Made if I was lucky 65 horsepower. That engine frigging rocked. The Duke 690 is a great bike as well. You do not need more power than that. With those levels of power those bikes are faster than everything but the highest end hypercars.

[@szn00]

0:15 Spurg makes that bike look tiny😂

[@mattcochran9236]

Dude, tell me about it. That’s my one hang up with this bike. It has a slightly longer length than my old 2012 street triple, but it just looks tiny for some reason.

[@musguelha14]

@@mattcochran9236 Does it matter?

[@mattcochran9236]

@@musguelha14 yes, I’d say the size of a bike matters.

[@dalecolegrove6652]

@Christian Hansen Pretty tall. 6' 3" - 6' 4" if I recall correctly.

[@SpurgeonDunbar]

@@dalecolegrove6652 6'3".... And for what it's worth, I wrote about this in the article. I felt fine on it and then I saw myself in pictures and I was like, "Damn, I look big.... or the bike looks small...."

[@sharonsylvia4804]

I actually picked up my Trident from Castle Powersports in Nashville!

[@Everendlesss]

Excellent content as always.

[@arvinvictoria4963]

Spurgeon's review is always the best. Hope for more reviews to come with Lemmy! More power💪

[@samhall8782]

Lemmy quit like a year and half ago unfortunately

[@arvinvictoria4963]

@@samhall8782 thats sad😔

[@kylek2794]

6:28 no socks ?! you're a monster.

[@mathewkendell9056]

If you haven’t ridden a triple before do yourself a favor and go ride one. Can Am, Yamaha, and Triumph are all excellent examples of why triples make sense. Smooth, low end torque and plenty on top. Triumph made a smart decision to power the Trident with triple power in this class. I believe that anyone shopping this class will be very pleased with this Triumph.

[@edliu43]

Enjoyed the review.

[@luckyintervale]

Love this... and if Spurg can fit I know I can!! 😆 (Great shirt, dude 👍)

[@mrvwbug4423]

As it is the Showa SFF fork I wonder if preload and rebound adjustment can be retrofitted, that fork usually has those adjustments in other applications i.e. Versys 650 uses the same fork.

[@bfarm44]

This is my “Goldilocks” ride. Right in the sweet spot. Hate the exhaust which for me is 90% of all factory exhausts and not a deal breaker. I’ll give it a chance and see if what’s there can be modded to my satisfaction but chances are really good it’s getting a new home in the pile. The Zard sounds really good on this and I like the style of the factory but it’s so choked off

[@flexer83]

2021 middle weight naked class is stacked. but this bike got my attention.

[@speedlites]

Great review! Waiting for the Daily Rider.

[@YangCalgary]

How long did you work on your hair after taking off the helmet?

[@da72ma]

I personally like the Bonneville series more, but in the naked series the bike is wonderful...

[@remembermorrison]

North Georgia has some of the best motorcycle roads in the country.

[@thumperjdm]

Nice bike, Triumph! I really like how the rear turn signals become extra brake lights @2:59 @6:40 for better conspicuity.

[@scottwittla]

Good catch. This is really cool. Going to pick mine up tomorrow, I’ve never been so excited for something in my life

[@jakeedgell591]

@@scottwittla Tell us what you think of it when you get on the road!

[@user-du7su4vj5v]

Is that original from factory? or owner modify it? thank you

[@thumperjdm]

@@user-du7su4vj5v He's riding a press bike in the video, so it's OEM.

[@user-du7su4vj5v]

@@thumperjdm thx for replying！ I might get this bike as my first bike>150cc , I like this detail too, thank you

[@TheClarkenstein]

Loved the review. Really interested in this bike. I just wish the passenger had a little more room for when my wife comes along. BTW - What jacket is that? I had to return a Dianese jacket because it was just too short (I’m at 6’4”) and that one looked like it fit Spurg great.

[@JohnBraman413]

how would it be for long distance travel?

[@davidshook8264]

How are the brakes on it compared to the other bikes in the class? Do they feel weak or spongy at all?

[@syazwan_ruslaine]

Nice review! When riding, do you feel like the bike is a bit small?

[@HengkySuryadi]

Good looking bike!

[@Banikan]

I got ride this back to back with a XSR700 and a SV650. Imo the Trident blows away the competition. The smooth ride by wire throttle combined with the superior handling made me feel a lot more confident on the Trident. It brings a lot to the table at that price point.

[@Hansengineering]

Thanks for this. I'm looking at the Trident and asking myself "shouldn't you crash a used SV650 first?"

[@NoBrakes23]

After starting on an SV650 two decades ago, and moving up to a VFR800 6 years ago, I'm ready for another middleweight. I love, love, love, that VFR's engine, and Honda's refinements. But I sorely miss the nimble, lightweight SV. I don't mind losing some peak horsepower, (that I rarely use,) in order to shed some weight.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

XSR700 or MT-07, give either a good shakedown. It's a beautiful engine.

[@jackgirote9132]

Get the Trident. Engine is perfect. The triple really offers the best of both worlds.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@jackgirote9132 Compromise of both worlds. Nothing is the best of both worlds.

[@jackgirote9132]

@@exothermal.sprocket whatever you say

[@lukefarmer4239]

You should invite us next time you're around Atlanta (North Georgia). I know lots of people who'd love to meet up and ride with each other.

[@Saucey65]

I'm looking right now and have you guys never done a daily rider on this bike? Great review but for some reason daily rider is always my go to when looking for an every day bike review lol

[@jacobmassotto9490]

Who let Spurg pick out the music for this video?

[@rbattson7171]

Adds another option in this sector, doesn't tick all the boxes, but honestly what bike does? Overall, seems like a lot of bike for the money.

[@janwynants]

Lots of good info (almost an entire review!) but missed half of it due to the music.

[@michaelcardona2917]

What bikes do you recommend for a 5’ 10” 300lbs guy?

[@updogyee1290]

Such a great price!

[@shubhamdebnath714]

In India its almost USD 11.5K , I hope local manufacturing happens soon

[@zacpdx]

For anyone going WOW…for the price. Keep in mind that Triumph is one of the last to still charge for freight/setup. Tacks on another +$1000-1300. All of a sudden it’s a $10,000 bike not including tax and licensing.

[@Panda-pu2st]

What’s a good first bike for a 18yo

[@RuturajVartak]

the whine of the engine - had it not been a video, I would've thought its an electric !

[@Mohammed68099]

Enjoyable and informative video as usual. Thanks a lot! On another note, Would you guys have the chance to review the new maintenance free chain from BMW? I think it will be a bigger deal that what most you tubers would cover.. Sam

[@SpurgeonDunbar]

I know Ari's been working on that one....

[@Mohammed68099]

@@SpurgeonDunbar Great!, Thanks for letting me know. I will be looking for it when its published.

[@yiannishayabusaofficial]

PERFECT AMAZING FANTASTIC ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

[@DpKris]

Hey Spurge, good to see you back in a review. Can you please bring Lemmy back at least as a guest in any of your videos?

[@mrvwbug4423]

Lemmy left RevZilla in 2019, not sure what he's been doing since in terms of creating content on his own

[@richardsracingmad]

And...you never mentioned "first big bike" like all the other reviewers!! "Approachable" is far smoother..... yes its a really nice bike. I have watched many many many Rev zilla Clothing reviews over the years, and you are the best. Hats off to you from the UK, for a non cliche review. Best I go Subbie now eh?

[@urbanfireblade]

Same for me, it absolutely ruins a review when they come straight out and say over and over its a great beginners bike or a bike for new riders. Kinda make us riders who have had a full licence for a few years or more, who are looking for a more useable all rounder bike feel like we're buying a bike built for inexperienced bikers.

[@jonnycando]

@@urbanfireblade ride what you like and damn the onlookers…..

[@Tychoe1]

Do you have a dealer you’d recommend in Atlanta?

[@AvengingFade]

I have that statement on a tattoo!!! I live in Georgia and I love it!!! THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING AND I MUST GO! JOHN MUIR

[@triumph_abroad6125]

Very cool. My parents live just north of there across the NC border and I was riding around on a Harley Deuce near Walhalla and Westminster with my dad and a friend of his just a couple weeks ago.

[@sephisykes]

00:56 did you say tft dash?

[@001Rupes]

Yaaayyyyyy!!! Spurg'!!!!!

[@CraigSmith568]

Nice bike, but I won't be trading my FZ-07 for one. If I had no bike I might be interested, but for me the biggest problem is dealership location. Nearest dealer is 100 miles away. Also I don't quite see the need for riding modes in a bike like this.

[@hawkrider88]

We had a great Triumph dealer (Hourglass) in north Atlanta until a few months ago....alas, they went belly up. A shame.

[@MeLikesPie]

Sure wish I got to test ride one 😕

[@NixTheWiz]

Just a quick feedback it's hard to hear Spurg sometimes with the background music. Maybe turn the volume down a little?

[@kevinmurrayjr.9666]

nah the music was fine

[@alwaysup22]

I feel like clutch lever issue is just a breaking in issue

[@christhepatriot4621]

Is the the bike too small for a 5’11” 250lb person?

[@DouglasKnudsen]

Spurg in my hood? Holy shite! How did you like wolf pen gap? That road is a beast!

[@gamersarena4196]

I am 6'1.....can i sit comfortably on it?

[@shaolin224]

With its mild manner and healthy hp, it seems to be a great first beginner bike

[@zoomjoo]

i can appreciate it, but if i was on the market for a new bike, the tuono 660 would slot in above this for me. worth spending a bit more upfront for all the goodies it offers.

[@brandonkeller6493]

Tuano money puts it up against the Street Triple R, not this Trident.

[@tg8150]

@Last_Raven since when is half of 116, 80? I think you meant 31% for the Trident/STR power comparison?🤷🏻‍♂️ Look at the torque between the two engines though- the Trident makes 47 ft/lb at 6250 and the STR makes 50 at 9750 rpm. This is where the Trident shines IMO.

[@sik05civic]

Why can’t you hold pressure on the gear shifter, then roll off and roll back on real quick and clutch less shift that way?

[@TFlo1020]

You can

[@BN1960]

Triumph; make a half-faired version too.

[@aaron0288]

This was an excellent review. Just lose the music next time. It’s really not needed.

[@Tashin32]

Living near where this is, the first thing I noticed was all the pollen on it. XD

[@SpurgeonDunbar]

Dude.... The pollen was insane....

[@Tashin32]

@@SpurgeonDunbar I've lived here for over 15 years and it never fails to amaze me. I can have my phone on the INSIDE pocket of my riding jacket and it still manages to have pollen on it when I get back.

[@jshumphress13]

‘Tis the season!

[@BmxDieseldude]

Zack and Spurgeon might both be giants in the motorcycle review world, but they're also giants in the real world. Revzilla could use some short reviewers so the smaller folks in the audience can get a grasp for how these bikes fit those with more average dimensions. Luckily I know a guy who's 5'7" and would happily take on the job of doing some reviews! Oh it's me. Where do I apply? 😅

[@AnthonysWestTexasRides]

Was just listening to high-side, low-side podcast and then come in to find this! Click play!!!

[@alexp6409]

Does it take premium or regular and what kind of MPG does it get?

[@robnor1029]

Regular and expect 50s-60s depending on your throttle inputs

[@thumperjdm]

My Triumph Bonneville 1200 and Tiger 1200 both run on 87. I can't find anything on Triumph's website, but being this Trident engine isn't high-strung, I'd guess it runs on 87 also.

[@m.rraghav817]

How do you compare this with the basic triumph street triple S?

[@SpurgeonDunbar]

It's a bit more approachable, less overall power, similar character and vibe.... Also, just FYI, the Street Triple S is no longer available in the US, at least as a new model.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Street Triple models have really gone up-scale over the years, competing with the more premium high performance 750-950cc nakeds.

[@mikefrancais]

I wish more reviewer‘s were talking about the lower triangle. The angles between foot and knee and hip on a bike. Your side shots made you look like you were cramped. What is your opinion?

[@Hansengineering]

If you're over 6', no motorcycle is gonna be less than cramped.

[@shivamkhanna8776]

Is the dude really tall? Is the bike a lil small or is it the combination of the two?

[@eduardkubelik3067]

Where is Zack?

[@Szympoo]

I really would like to get this as first bike, but do you know if it's possible to install some luggage rack? I see that there is only small tailbag from official accessories.

[@ChrisWolf75]

I have a Trident but there's not much room for a luggage rack you can however get a tank bag along with the tail bag for smaller items. This bike isn't really meant for cross country hauls or overnighters unless you want to wear a backpack. When I take mine on trips with the wife where I need luggage for the week I find the bike fits nicely in the back of my pickup truck.

[@Szympoo]

@@ChrisWolf75 Thanks for answer! Shame, i wasn't planning to do any big tours but having a place to put groceries, instead of backpack, would be nice :|

[@Hansengineering]

There's options from SW Motech and Hepker & B.... Messed up that second name.

[@Szympoo]

@@Hansengineering Thanks! I am getting test ride this week and will decide if i will be buying trident based on it :D. Having luggage option is a big plus for me!

[@Hansengineering]

@@Szympoo I go grocery shopping with a KLR and 75L of panniers and anything is gonna be smaller than that. I'll just have to make more trips, OR, go grocery shopping by bicycle which I've done for years. My bicycle can cart about 100# of groceries in 4 panniers if need be.

[@blakemoore5132]

Why do the RPMs constantly flash or blink?

[@brandonewcomb]

It's brand new, it has a "running in" feature that puts a shift indicator at 4k rpm till 1000 miles. Not sure many get properly run in by triumphs standard

[@Hansengineering]

That's the PWM of the LED backlighting. All LEDs do it when filmed, unless the shutter speed is adjusted to eliminate it. In short, it is not efficient to change the current in a LED to adjust brightness. Instead, the LED array is run at full brightness, and cycled on and off extremely quickly.

[@steve-wu7jp]

Nice hills

[@michaelmaxwell568]

Jiminy Crickets! It looks like Godzilla riding a Honda Grom! How tiny is this bike??

[@SHOCKPROOFX]

Cool!

[@tylernoble8968]

Trying to decide between this bike and a XSR700 🤔

[@a.b.5028]

Me too

[@tylernoble8968]

@@a.b.5028 not an easy choice ay

[@GamertagOscar417]

That's such a weird shot at 2:50 lol how did they take that

[@mathewkendell9056]

Drone?

[@matthewshann8603]

Where’s Lemmy????

[@Bikerbug2020]

Spurg looks huge on the bike... is it really a tiny bike or is Spurg just 6’6”?

[@jamessloanofficial]

I’m 5’10” and got to sit on one (but not ride). It felt well proportioned for my pretty average size.

[@thomasneedham1512]

Spurg is just Brobdingnagian compared to most bikes!

[@WillPower46]

That exhaust looks like it belongs on a Toyota Corrolla.

[@fokinellmate7468]

looks like yamaha xsr

[@scp4413]

와우 트라이던트660!

[@hosuyakawayazuki]

$8,095 is for a bike on the road in US? That would be about £5,852 in UK. Haha...OTR price in UK is £7195, which would be ~$9,952 US.

[@rbattson7171]

Foreign manufacturer's call Britain Treasure Island, due to the mark up brits pay for most things. Triumph may be British but they don't get made here any more.

[@ryanjohnson7548]

I don’t think that’s a TFT dash...

[@therocinante3443]

They charge more than $3,000 for delivery and putting it together. It's really a $12,000 bike.

[@therocinante3443]

And in today's market, it's really a $15,000 bike. The "$9,000 price" is purely there to trick you.

[@TFlo1020]

​@therocinante3443 bought mine new as msrp 8700

[@orenovadia6590]

Woooop I want oneee

[@dumbball1966]

how tall are yoou?

[@SpurgeonDunbar]

6 feet, 3 inches.

[@lanhminhquang]

Is he big or that bike just too small?

[@SpurgeonDunbar]

I'm big. I make my 1090 look like a dirt bike.