The Triumph Tiger Sport 660 is practical, easy and exciting | MCN Review

We've been out on the European launch of the Triumph Tiger Sport 660 - the new middleweight triple tourer, based on the Trident 660 naked. Watch the video now and read Neevesy's full thoughts here: www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-r...
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[@paulbaker1000]

Nice bike but I’d happily give up the self cancelling indicators for cruise control.

[@bigred8438]

Doesn't it have cruise control even though it is ride by wire.

[@paulbaker1000]

@@bigred8438 Unfortunately not, even as an option.

[@neilAneerGAmAI]

Yeah, it just doesn't make sense to leave it out.

[@wilmdrdo1228]

Yes. If you are a baby.

[@mowgli6345]

@@wilmdrdo1228 There's nothing wrong with wanting creature comforts. Cruise control comes in handy during long rides where vibrations on the handlebar can make your hand go numb.

[@splodge5714]

Really like this one and I wouldn't miss cruise control. Love the styling, can't say that about many bikes today.

[@allwheeldrive]

Seeing more Road 5s on OEM fitments. Gotta say after having a set on two of my bikes, one for nearly two years, they deserve the praise. Awesome grip in dry and wet, and are wearing very, very well.

[@andrewtaylor9799]

"Just how great would a Street, or Speed, Triple version be?" You read my mind, Neevsey. I own a Street Triple, and am dying for a well-design fairing from Triumph for it.

[@simonclare100]

Hit the nail right on the head, why the delay ? We're all begging for it

[@simonclare100]

Tiger Sport 765 RS...crack on

[@mathias6423]

Tiger Sport Speed triple version :D

[@MadChalet]

Thanks for the review! Looks like a great bike. It's not quite what gets me excited about bikes, but sportier bikes are harder and harder to ride at my age. I don't understand why front preload adjustment isn't a given - adjusters cost a little bit, but not enough to put off a buyer, I'd think. A center stand also seems like a given for this segment. Cruise control? I'd like to have it, but it's not a game changer for me. It surprises me how important this has quickly become. Lighting ... when will reviews cover this? Especially for a touring oriented bike, lighting during evening/nighttime riding is very important (more so than CC?).

[@patriotunion7211]

Just picked up mine today and had a smile on my face all the way home.

[@frostbitevinnie]

I did a test ride of the 660 today, 05/07/22, what a fantastic motor!

[@thumperjdm]

I really wish mfg's would get out of the habit of putting twin headlights on motorcycles, then only having one of them as low-beam. If they're going to invest in putting twin headlights, then PLEASE make both of them light, so I get twice the lighting at night!

[@Supernova12034]

If this bike had cruise control it would sell out before arriving at dealers.

[@MianCowell]

Yamaha did the same mistake with the tracer 900 when it first came out

[@tonyp16]

I just picked up a 2023 last week and so far I love it. Never thought I would be on an adventure bike but this thing is fun to ride and has lots of power!

[@nishiki7047]

Very interesting comment, I was going into local dealer today to sort a deal on a Trident , but I’ve just watched this vid , oh dear

[@steveknowles5550]

I went to have a look at one today ,only problem is I'm only 5'6 and couldn't quite touch the ground properly

[@ans512]

Best review as always Neevsey. You are absolutely right, indeed it will be a blast to have the same recipe on a street or speed triple.....👍

[@NuggetMaate]

Well...they already do a street triple version. Called the S which has the same 660cc derived from the old 675 engine.

[@GURUKHAN_OG]

Your review is perfect! Nowadays most reviews tend to be soft promotions for the bike. But @5:55 when you mentioned how you find similar the bike handles as compared to Cb500x, I was pleasantly surprised.

[@leviefrauim1425]

Solid, honest, informative review- thank you! This bike appears to be a winner. Like the revised Kawi Versys 650 LT, Triumph missed the mark by not including cruise control. I wonder how passenger accommodations are?

[@billgilkerson5294]

Non existent it appears

[@RemboUSMC]

Excellent review as always

[@edxr250r]

You hit the nail on the head with the review for me, here's hoping Triumph release a Tiger 750 Sport RS with a retuned 765 engine.....😍😉👍👍

[@Estradinhas_do_ES]

Great review. I took it for a short ride and found the gears too short, specially for this flat torquey triple engine; at cruising speeds the engine was really busy. Thoughts?

[@Bornie205]

Great review Michael. The missing CC is critical, I had my credit card in hand and nearly cried when I read no cruise

[@rlc2978]

Cars have cruise control. Dry your eyes

[@patrickweberg8464]

Wanted something in the garage to play with when my GSA is taking a breather, Picking mine up tomorrow.

[@johnbellamy6449]

a good review as always, well done Triumph.

[@NoOne-wk4gz]

I can’t wait to see one. But as usual, getting one to the states will take quite a long time.

[@motodruid4327]

Triumph stopped importing the 1050 Tiger into the US just as the ADV thing and upright tourers started taking off. I know sales were low, but if they had only updated it to compete with the XR and Multi, they would be onto a winner.

[@philthompson3038]

Anyone else think the same variant of the Street & Speed triples would be a good thing?

[@jean-yveslegall2562]

Why not another version with the 900 cc from the Tiger with a cruise control ?

[@philthompson3038]

Depends on your views on the cross-plane Triumph engines..... @@jean-yveslegall2562

[@wirenut3020]

How great would a Street Triple version be? Exactly my thought-with cruise control!

[@jwg3463]

Super middleweight bike! Agree with the O.A.T and CC misses, and centre stand should be standard fit. I know it is somewhat subjective to each rider, but just wonder if you might add a few lines in your reviews about how the bike feels weight wise to lift it off the side stand and general driveway manoeuvrability when pushing the bike around. Cheers!

[@tonybarton3746]

Nice looking bike , reference cruise control, been riding 50 years , sometimes 450 miles a day , got it on my tracer 900 gt and have never used it , I like to control a bike , not it control me 😊👍. When it comes out next Feb in dealers , test ride booked 😊😊

[@splodge5714]

Never had it on a bike, don't use it in my car. I suppose it would be worth it if you often travel 500 miles up a motorway, not something I do on a bike.

[@allwheeldrive]

Like every other tool out there, cc is has its place. I recently did 1200 miles in two days and there were several long, flat stretches that a "real" cc would've been perfect. I've got a throttle lock that steps in to relieve the wrist, but headwinds and grades require throttle twisting to maintain the pace. Been riding for over 50 years and things like quickshifters and cc can really up the enjoyment level considerably when putting on the miles.

[@andyturner9836]

This bike with the chassis and motor from the 765R [ not RS] plus heated grips and c.c as standard and it would be perfect.

[@nitinsharma12]

YES YES YES, A STREET TRIPLE VERSION SHOULD BE THERE, THATS WATS NEEDED

[@nitinsharma12]

@Paul B yes I love that bike. But unfortunately for us, yamaha india hasn't launched it yet.. and not even will to in future.. so hoping, if triumph does something...

[@MotoTvWoodsFarm]

great review enjoyed watching. bike looks really good

[@paulbarnes6124]

Having gone down to a 765 street triple r from a 1050 sprint I likewise wouldn't want less cc . 😎

[@Fernando90054]

Thanks for the review and for the decision to produce the video in my Country. It means a lot and I never thought about trying a Triumph motorcycle, but feeling that the brand and specialists as you are looking in our direction, I asked: - Why Not? This specific bike, competes with the tracer 7 or tracer 9 GT ? In your opinion, which yamaha`s proposal is this tiger Sport 660 competing with? Thanks in advance for your kind reply.

[@xau]

Did you feel the acceleration delay that also exists in Trident ? And any noise in the clutch ?

[@bugmanhk2201]

Neevesey, great review.... you like it!!!

[@STEVIEBHOY]

I have two Daytona 675's...fantastic machines 👍

[@MrApplebumPS]

I love mine but adding another tooth to the front sprocket. Want to stretch out 1st to 2nd to 3rd and lower the RPM on the top end. Cruise control would be a welcomed addition.

[@UFGgamings]

If they gave this cruise control and a centre stand 90% of people wouldn't bother getting their tigers.

[@changliu7346]

That’s true, I think that’s the reason why they didn’t do it, but if they did, I would buy it in a heartbeat

[@victorherrero4790]

Cool bike, nice vid. Do u think is a better bike OVERALL than the Yamaha Tracer 7 or Suzuki Vstrom 650?

[@BobC-to5sb]

I have a 22 660 and love it! Review is spot on but I don't think cruise control is a big deal. I have cruise on my other bike and don't use it. I have throttle assist paddles on both which I love.

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Awesome & Thanks :)

[@YT2024Hayward]

Is Tiger 660 adventure coming in 2022 to compete with Yamaha Tenere 700 & Aprillia Taureq 650?

[@jamesdarnell8568]

Almost a perfect match with the Kawasaki Versys 650; and here in the US, they are priced identically. The Versys has a more comfortable seat than the Tiger and if you get the lowered Tiger seat, it's going to have even less padding. MCN says it just purrs along at 6000 rpm (70 mph in sixth gear). As a triple, I would expect it to be smooth. But above 70 mph, the Tiger buzzes your hands and feet more than the twin cylinder Versys. The Tiger's bare steel foot pegs could really use some rubber covers. But I'm sure many riders want the extra 13 horsepower of the Tiger, as well as Triumph's better fit and finish. In my opinion, it's a toss up. Anybody looking at either bike should go test ride both before laying down your money.

[@judge831]

I just don't like the looks or sound of the Versys

[@matthewbodish6133]

I second your final comment. I would buy a tiger 765 in a heartbeat

[@mikefrancais]

I bought my new blue one yesterday!

[@Mcemru]

what about Tiger Sport 850? very similar in lots of way so it would be good to know a comparison between 2 Sports!

[@NicePantsLance]

Even though they call it the Tiger 850 Sport, in reality it's just a base model Tiger 900. Not a true Tiger Sport like the 660

[@chrisx1197]

Seen this bike up close it’s beautiful

[@philrobson9863]

No centre stand? No cruise control? On a tourer? Nuts! A deal breaker for me.

[@baccussailing1]

Just bought one!

[@thinkdunson]

i've heard y'all say a "pcp deal" a few times now. what does that mean? (i'm in the states, so just curious) is it like a lease?

[@calebh2642]

I would be so happy if triumph updated the trident and the tiger sport to have the same version of the 660 os the Daytona. More hp, higher redline and better throttle response

[@MrJlk1973]

Hiya, your review of the triumph Tiger 660 sport was so good i went out and bought one with extras on it. Ive put a little video up on KZbin.👍

[@Delboysparody]

Nice piece.

[@vincentvalerio915]

You have the greatest job in the world

[@robshef718]

Actually, there are Six Selectable Riding Options out of Two basic modes. In ROAD 'mode', you can choose ABS, MAP, and TC Selection. The same for the 'RAIN' mode.

[@hra]

I have one question. If u have to select one outta SPORTS TOURER N SPORTS BIKE WHICH ONE WILL U BUY??

[@majordelays4909]

CBF1000?

[@fazerjohn]

Do you think 80PS is enough for 2-up touring, or should I still look to the Tracer 9 GT?

[@philrobson9863]

Well I for one would plump for the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT. For starters it has cruse control, a centre stand and a bit more grunt. Triumph have missed a great chance here. I have to say though, it looks good and seems to ride and handle well. If they include c.c. and a centre stand in a future upgrade and still keep the price competative then It'll be a certain winner - they'll sell by the truckload.

[@neilcole3406]

Oh to ride on those roads!

[@ruysk]

He said 10000 mile valve check/adjustment interval, but it's 20000 mile according to the "Trident and Tiger Sport Owner's Handbook". I hope this is correct and more like Kawas and Yamahas.

[@timothyscicluna-spiteri6695]

This bike deserves to succeed and that Success will surely force Triumph's hand into building a Street and Speed Triple version.

[@stevenm1785]

I am buying a blue one in spring.

[@brucekendall52]

Not having cruise control in these times for a bike of this nature is criminal.Thank you.

[@changliu7346]

Probably just to make the bigger bike looks better, it’s such a shame

[@wilmdrdo1228]

Another baby demanding for cc

[@MARKINAU8]

@@wilmdrdo1228 I think it's a well credit points. Imagine you are doing some 500km days of tour

[@brucekendall52]

@@wilmdrdo1228 Maybe if you had broken and repaired wrists doing Off Rd racing your comments may add some value!

[@rubenhuerta3488]

Hi there! Do you think that the noisy windscreen in the upper position could affect me being a 5.7 foot tall handsome haha, regards from Chile

[@Sunesen]

I would have taken this if it had a centre stand and cruise control, but it looks like I'll have to go with a Honda NT 1100 instead.

[@midlife-crysis]

What would you consider a great WINTER bike. Something that is reliable in the cold. Good grip, doesn’t mind being dirty, not affected by Road grit much. Won’t kill you in the wet? This bike?

[@frankjunebreuilly9517]

Triumph have built a speed triple to it...its the 1050 tiger sport which has just been discontinued....now that is a lot of bike for your money...I know I've had 2 and got the last of the line, which has " cruise control"....

[@tlaselva]

As great as it is, I'll never buy a tourer without cruise. Once you get used to it, you'll never want to go without it.

[@hermanstokbrood]

1. It isn't a cruiser. 2. perhaps on a tourer it would makes sense.

[@wilmdrdo1228]

You are a baby for demanding cruise control.

[@protectorh9167]

Cruise control is for boring roads, so not for Europe.

[@bigred8438]

An incredible power to weight ratio.....until l get on it at 18 stone, and then it has a power weight ratio of a HD super glide lol.

[@Flight231]

No Center stand?

[@NuggetMaate]

They already do a Street Triple version with the same 660cc engine. The S A2 🤷‍♂️

[@MianCowell]

Triumph missed a trick not putting a sports tourer fairing on the tiger 800 a long time ago.

[@NicePantsLance]

I can definitely picture them making a Tiger 1200 Sport with the speed triple engine. I wonder if they'll make a mid-size Tiger Sport with the 765cc street triple engine

[@Taitea_____]

only one Bold Question - How does it fair in terms of reliability compred to its japanese counter parts???

[@gmc3578]

did you forget about the 150mm travel suspension!

[@valhala007]

excited

[@longloadedgd1703]

Anyone knows the song of the intro and outro?

[@ChasingTenths]

Lovely, precise , factual , to the point review.

[@sh_prashant]

I promise to myself that I will buy this bike 🏍 in my late 30s. It’s a Swear. Cheers Triumph 👍

[@philipmarshall6662]

Bring on the Speed Triple version! 😛

[@Speedytrip]

Valve check every 10k miles?! Wow. Even the Ducati Multistrada V2S has an 18000 mile interval. I don't know what Triumph were thinking on that one, my 1993 Honda Nighthawk 750 doesn't even require valve checks...I know I ride too much to consider a bike that requires a valve check every 10k miles, that's just insane on a modern engine (and it's not like a valve check was a 45 minute job on a bike like this).

[@deanjohnson7350]

Think he made a mistake there, the basic service (oil and filter and a check over) are every 10k and the main service every 20k as per most of the latest Triumphs.

[@SquireSCA]

The Multistrada V4 valve checks are a whopping 38k miles...

[@splodge5714]

7500 miles on desmo Ducatis and that is costly. Plus the rubber belts that need regulary replacing, now that is a rubbish idea.

[@SquireSCA]

@@splodge5714 On Ducati's from 10+ years ago. That hasn't been the case in many years.. The valve intervals in Ducati's in recent years, is usually longer than the intervals on Japanese bikes...

[@splodge5714]

@@SquireSCA you're wrong about the valves and the belts.

[@Bajker4ever]

We want Sprint RS 660, and Sprint ST 660!!!

[@UFGgamings]

Why are those valve checks so frequent on a modern bike?

[@mickleblade]

They're not, he's wrong

[@UFGgamings]

@@mickleblade I'm reading different claims on the web. Some claiming 10k miles, some 20k. Strange

[@petergrant37]

@@UFGgamings std services at 10k, valve clearance checks are double that.

[@tigerick7291]

But the Tiger Sport 1050 was the speed triple version! I had a a 2014 model, a great bike and very underestimated.But they dropped it due to poor sales.

[@campbellclark3458]

Well, that's my next bike.

[@CCitis]

Sold

[@dreadlock17]

Great! Now I'm torn between this, Trident, and the CB650R

[@michaeljohnson2922]

CB650r all day. It’s a great bike!

[@mickleblade]

What about the tracer 7?

[@dreadlock17]

@@mickleblade noted

[@dreadlock17]

@@mickleblade i'm coming from a single 250cc. I'd like to experience a bit more top end than torque

[@mickleblade]

@@dreadlock17 I suspect both will feel damn fast, both torque and power. They both need a test (by me too).

[@a.r.t.4611]

A bike I'd considering downsizing my Pan European for if the pan becomes to heavy to maneuver. Only problem is, here in New Zealand; I hear Suzuki will only be importing the LAMS version!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FFS.

[@daveo9844]

No cruise control? Crazy 🥺

[@RangKlos]

I just wish they keep the tridents' aesthetic like dark grey on grey tank pattern and those red accents. This just lacks that kind of statement. Will get the blue one anyway. *sigh*

[@leanatale7251]

Could replace my vstrom 650 one day.

[@jimg4924]

As an Adventure Tourer it is easily at the bottom of the list compared to all of the compelling 300cc - 700cc Adventure bikes on the market that are more capable and less money. It is at the top of the list as a Tourer and this is why most buyers would consider upgrading to it. The addition of cruise control would make it an easy purchase decision. Come on Triumph all of the parts are already in the bin and we would pay $299-399 for the upgrade.

[@prathaps848]

Cruise ctrl: what next? Massage seats, wind curtain, pvt loo seat!

[@michaeljohnson2922]

After almost 40 years of bikes and a tore up body cruise control is necessary to stay riding. As a person ages arms and fingers get numb pretty quick and you need a periodic break for the throttle hand.

[@user-qn7uj6bu9l]

Nice bike,but the price is a bit bitter...

[@zefautino]

Ok. No 💩 talking. I don't like Triumph, never was my cup of tea, I don't like 3 cylinder engines, and anything with reliability below Honda is a no go for me. This is one good looking motorcycle.

[@RyGuyTheAVGuy]

Why give us fuel capacity in liters and than immediately give us MPG rating?

[@giantslug6969]

Wish Triumph would make something lighter, more akin to the Husqy 701.

[@UvidCo]

I love the look of it. If this had a 600 120hp for me it would be a dream. The CC should have at least been an option.

[@ridewherever]

I want to see a real competitor to the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT and Ninja 1000sx or even the Super Duke GT (since the states aren’t getting SDGTs anymore) with a mind blowing, fun paint scheme for once. Amaze me triumph! Do we really need 9 diff retro bikes??? besides the real Tigers, Triumph has become so boring.

[@mickleblade]

Triumph state 20k miles for valves, not the 10k you state

[@nijo6480]

Real bikers don't need cruise control. Its perfect like this.

[@astrostrotch]

So valve check every 10K, wow!

[@petergrant37]

Std services required at 10k miles. Valve clearance checks at 20k miles.

[@billgilkerson5294]

Would be my bike instead of the vibey 900 but for the teeny weenie seat. I guess if your gal is 90lbs wet it would work.

[@scott1063]

Absolutely 100% NO-GO without cruise control. Obviously it’s very low cost to add with their throttle by wire. I’d gladly pay for a fully loaded everything package with cruise added. MPG seems a little low for that weight but it of course depends upon who’s riding it. Yes, I’d also buy one of their slightly larger Tigers (USA) if they had a 17” front wheel.

[@loconinja7046]

Full specs on this bike found here kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6ewemeKZ7F4sKs