Triumph Tiger 660 Sport - A Good Winter Bike?

With autumn truly here and winter just around thee corner, all the shiny bikes being put away, I take another look at the Triumph Tiger 660 to test its ability for a winter motorcycle.
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[@derekdunlop8747]

I have one and its a brilliant bike apart from the screen! I took mine off and replaced it with a Puig sports screen which is substantially lower but cuts out all wind buffeting. Thanks Taym for all your hard work and entertainment. Regards from Spain

[@TAYM]

Thanks DD 😁 interesting 🤔 curious things screens or more precisely the effect of them 😁 glad you found a solution 😁

[@julesneil2008]

I have a Tiger 660. Just looked at the Puig screen. They are tiny. I would be interested to know how they stop buffeting as it looks like you turn the bike into a naked bike...

[@davidbesant]

Tall screens CAUSE buffeting. Doesn't happen on sports bikes, or nakeds. ​@@julesneil2008

[@JohnCunningham-sy5ug]

Nice looking scooter. I have to remember winter is different for some people. Living in Michigan USA. Winter my bikes slumber in the barn.😊

[@TAYM]

Thanks JC 😁 yes, I also forget that some peoples seasons are completely different to my own experiences 😁 so sometimes what I say means nothing to them 😂😂

[@Swedenbonnie]

I’m not a fangirl of adventure bikes, but I must admit I like the little Tiger. Perhaps due the fact it looks a bit more sporty? I don’t know, but this bike I do like! Thanks Taym for the mutter💖

[@TAYM]

Thanks Lilian 😁

[@albundy643]

I tell you what is a fantastic winter bike.....A Kawasaki w800 cafe. Stands up really well to the weather. 😂

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂😂 you know what your are ….. 😂😂😂 I know, I know 😂😂😂 thanks very much for that tip 😂😂😂😂😡😕😁

[@volt8684]

Tested one of these and I liked it. The engine is beautiful. But a lot of £ which most triumphs are. For a winter bike Taym 9k is whoooah. Second hand? It was this or the vstrom for me after multiple bike test rides of many bikes. In the end I went on reputation for reliability. I’ve never owned a triumph and I crave a bonneville like yours but my friends that have them seem to have electrical issues not on the bonny but the 3 cylinder bikes. Undeniably nice bike and lovely in that blue. God I wish I was rich😂. All these delicious bikes, then I see the classics at the shows you take us to and I want all them too. It’s funny at one time I really wouldn’t have looked at a 500 or 650 bike now having gone from hyper bike to 650 I wonder why I didn’t before. My v strom is 70bhp the same as my all time fave bike my 1977 honda 750 4. I used to think the honda was very fast and I suppose it was. I am finding 70bhp ideal for me, my age etc. pillion looks a bit precarious for mrs

[@TAYM]

Thanks Volt 😁 yes, as you know, the Vstrom is the ultimate all round motorcycle 😁 this try’s to emulate it but it’s not as accomplished but is still a very good bike. 😁

[@ruahinesrider]

You can get rear racks & rear grab rails to make pillion more safer like the Hepco Becker Grab Rail I got.

[@GapBahnDirk]

It seems to be a well designed middle-weight adventure bike (apart from not having a centre stand). 👍👍Thanks for showing!

[@TAYM]

Thanks GBD 😁 and a low silencer 🤔😁

[@andym5588]

Took mine 2500 miles to Tuscany earlier this year. Very comfy, forgiving and a lazy riders dream. It'll pull from 20mph in 4th. For an overtake you dont need to downshift, you just do it out of habit. There is no room for a centre stand, the ugly parts of the exhaust system are tucked underneath

[@TAYM]

Excellent 😁 confirms my first impressions, fantastic bike😁 thanks AM 😁

[@crumblymal8479]

I am not to into the adventure seen TAYM but this one in blue which is my fave colour looks good bit to tall for the likes of me @835 mm so never mind . Perfect for grizzly weather riding should one want to or need to , I really like the look from the front and single sort of clock but I do like that too . Definitely blue smarties because that's what M&M's are really lets face it 😉I will have to see if I could get my leg over one just to see .Nothing to dislike here me thinks TAYM it's a very nice bike 👌👍

[@TAYM]

Thanks Crumb 😊 😂😂😂😂 definitely a very nice bike 😁

[@bally632]

£9000 is alot for a winter bike 🤔. If I was you I'd go to your friends Haywards and take up their marvellous offer on a brand new Himalayan at £3999 in splendiferous sleet black 🙂, that would be a great winter bike and as a bonus you could visit the cone on your first trip out! Trade Bertie in 💔😂

[@TAYM]

Wash your mouth out with carbolic soap immediately 😂😂😂😂 trade Bertie in indeed😱 of course you are right 😁 thanks B 😁

[@markfraser6307]

Paid £900 for my winter bike CBF250

[@TAYM]

@@TommieTrumper 😂😂😂

[@TAYM]

@@markfraser6307 yes, that reminds me, I need to visit David Silvers 😁

[@splodge5714]

Nice review. If I could only have one bike and didn't want to spend too much money I'd definitely have one....in Blue.

[@TAYM]

Thanks S 😁

[@Lanes-Explorer5733]

You're knocking out these videos at a fair old rate here though despite that you've done an excellent review TAYM. I won't change from my little Hunters though 😂

[@TAYM]

Thanks LE 😁

[@Snapper2110]

Hiya Mr. Taym. That engine sounds butter smooth, the bike looks fantastic, The ride looks spot on, but it`s the cash, every time. Triumph. All the bike any single rider needs, but there`s better out there, for less cash even from Japanese makes, and if you sell on after three years you lose too much cash, both buying and selling.

[@TAYM]

Thanks Mike 😁 good point 😁

[@garryclarke-kray4071]

I like it and I’m more of a modern classic person it’s got good lines and sounds alright too thanks TAYM

[@TAYM]

Thanks GCK 😁 yes it’s an ok bike I think 😁

[@greywolf9292]

A marvellous second look and try out of this quite handsome bike which looks great in this colour. Blue Smartie it may be colour wise but I hardly see it getting banned for miss-behaviour 😂 It reminds me of my old Tiger 1050 Sport, a bike I felt sure Triumph would upgrade with the 1200 engine but didn't 😩 I guess such a move would have been a robbing Peter to pay Paul scenario for Triumph.

[@TAYM]

Yes, I think you are right 😁 a bit like the bullet Classic scenario 😁😂😂 thanks GW 😁

[@Ainsworth-Rider]

This sports tourer is definitely on my wish list but it's just tall, and I'm sick of having to climb on the things, so it's Classics for from now on 😢 excellent review as usual, Taym 👌

[@greywolf9292]

@@Ainsworth-Rider It's all too common these days bikes with 840mm plus seat heights, so discriminatory 😩 I'm six foot but have a long back and only around a 30-31 inch inside leg but a long back. I had to have the lowered seat on my KTM and a lowering kit on my Tiger 1050 Sport when I owned it. If your regularly carrying a pillion it's important to get at least the balls of your feet on the ground.

[@Ainsworth-Rider]

@greywolf9292 morning Greywolf, bring back the 70s when I could just jump on any bike and ride it now. The first thing I look at is bloody seat height, anything over 830 things is a no no, I'm only 28" inside leg 😒🙄

[@TAYM]

@@Ainsworth-Rider thanks AR 😁

[@5dTraveller]

As a winter bike I don't think there's enough protection, for the rider or the bike, but I'm old and live in the Highlands. I prefer something second hand that keeps the crap off me and won't cost a fortune when I inevitably drop it!

[@TAYM]

Yes, the only bikes I’ve seen that really do keep the crap off are all pre 1990’s😁 thanks 5d😁

[@5dTraveller]

The Honda Deauville works for me, but I don't care what I look like. I had a Velocette LE200 for a while back in the '70s and got laughed at everywhere I went 😊

[@TAYM]

@@5dTraveller handsome is as handsome does 😁 as my mum used to say 😁

[@5dTraveller]

And our mums were always right 🙂 Back in the 50s, 60s and 70s lots of people used bikes for everyday transport because they couldn't afford a car, so there were plenty of small capacity bikes with good weather protection. I suppose the maxi scooters have taken over that role these days but I don't fancy one of those up here, the pot holes would easily swallow the front wheel, followed by me!

[@TAYM]

@@5dTraveller yes, little wheels not ideal 😁

[@svaralen]

Such a beauty!!! Love it!! Went yesterday to the dealer and saw new colours (pearl white and completely black one). Excellent bike, the light weight, handling, engine, riding position and the seat i think is comfortable. But it is a beginner friendly bike as first bike!? Thanx for your review, helps a lot, cheers ✌️👍

[@TAYM]

Thanks S 😁 Not sure its a complete beginners but for all the points you raise I think it would make an excellent second bike and a good introduction to touring/adventure bikes. 😁

[@daintree2455]

Great looking bike and I love that blue...actually I know a Kiwi bloke with a very similar Triumph he'd be a bit disappointed it doesn't have a tyre hugger...yeah mad I know.

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂😂 thanks DT 😂😂 I think I know who you mean🤔 funny chap😂😂

[@daintree2455]

"Funny"?....certifiable haha...I'll let you know when I catch up with that particular Kiwi chap sometime in November. I hope he's on his best behaviour, which I doubt, or Mrs Tree might get cranky haha.

[@ruahinesrider]

Yes it's me🤣.

[@TAYM]

@@daintree2455 😂😂😂

[@alanspence1716]

Great commentary, and I agree with all your points. I test rode one (from Ling's of course!) when buying my first big bike - I liked it but I thought it a tad small if you're over 6 feet, and the engine and performance didn't seduce me like the Ninja 1000sx's in line 4. A different bike though, and I would be very happy to own and live with the 660 Sport.

[@TAYM]

Thanks AS 😁

[@2006Whippet]

I'm 6'5 (195.5 cm) and I find it reasonably comfortable. I've had the Tiger Sport 660 for over a year now.

[@simonbowen6653]

Seriously considered one when I traded my NC750X for my T100. Just watched this video and the Insta video back to back. This one seemed yo have better colour resolution, the sound was very similar.

[@TAYM]

Thanks SB 😁 that’s good to know😁 I think I can do things with the colour but the sound is a real bugger to get right😁

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Great looking bike, love the blue paint. Seems like a great bike. I wouldn’t consider it an ADV bike, to me it’s an SV650 competitor, a sport tourer maybe. Then again, I use my 890 Adventure S mainly as a sport-touring bike… a mile muncher.

[@TAYM]

Thanks PW 😁 good point, I think that’s what triumph would call it too😁

[@ianhughesroyalenfield]

Evening Mr TAYM. Although I have yet to ride either the 660, or the Tiger 660, I really do like the look and sound of them. Not too keen on the price tag though. I also see it as a competitor of the Honda Transalp. Nice review again.

[@TAYM]

Yes, forgot about the transalp 😁 thanks Ian 😁

[@iantownsend17]

Do like that 660 m8. Very nice looking bike and sounds nice. If I ever traded up, it would be on my list.

[@TAYM]

Thanks IT 😁 I am on the waiting list with motogb for a demo 702x 😁

[@iantownsend17]

Wow very cool

[@davidpierce1363]

Hi TAYM. I like the 660 but pushing 5 grand on the tac. to do just 70mph is working the engine more than I like. I think the 900 or is it a 950 tiger, not quite sure, but the larger engine is a better choice for me. Nice video... enjoyed watching... Cheers!

[@TAYM]

Thanks DP 😁 yes and 5 it’s begging you to keep twisting 😁

[@RodKrisBisdakMotovlog]

That's absolutely great and awesome vidz for a great adventure bigbike

[@TAYM]

Thanks RBK 😁

[@Stefan_trekkie]

Direct compotator to the old V-strom .. CB500X is lacking power compered to those too but function and size wise is similar.

[@TAYM]

Thanks Stefan 😁 I found the 500x a lot smaller too 🤔

[@daviddavies5347]

Keep going round and round! Seat height gets smaller! A few more circles and I might be able to ride it! 👍🤣 Doh-busted! 🤣🤣

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂😂 thanks DAVE 😕😁😂😂

[@Tuisonata]

Bought exactly the same,blue color,amazing bike but...After 800km extremly annoying clicking sound comes from engine,more from left side.Quickshifter definetely not working as smooth as should be(factory,not aftermarket)...next week comes first 1000km service, hopefuly issues will be solved, otherwise I will sell it...

[@TAYM]

Oh dear😱 that’s terrible 😕hope you get it sorted 😁 good to know these things 😁 thanks ZS 😁

[@brockett]

Another top class videon TAYM Oh! but what a stupid screen. Maybe it was designed by "stylists" more used to designing ladies shoes, but really not by anyone who understands airflow . The Screen when raised leaves a wide gao between the lower edge and the fixed bodywork. That "hole" invites the air, compresssed by the screen, to rush in to fill the low pressure area behind the screen and the resulting vortex is splashed all over the rider. The screen should have been lower and able to slide over the bodywork when the screen is lowered ( edit - I meant " raised" ) . I'd want a flat seat with no fittings for a pillion. Just look at the gap between the back wheel and the almost non existent mudguard. That'll make the back end super filthy. Probably a great engine but the rest is awful.

[@TAYM]

Thanks B😁 some very interesting observations😁

[@Grumpy-Goblin]

I don't quite get what Triumph were thinking with this one. As a shortie I can tell you it's not very accesible for shorter riders I really find it too tall and in fact the old Tiger 800 or the new 900 with the cast wheels with their seats in the lowest position are easier to get on than the 660 for short riders. I also think that you can buy a low mileage 800xrt with all the options and luggage for less money than this is. To me this is a model that makes very little sense in Triumph's line up.

[@TAYM]

You might be right there🤔 I think maybe just trying to make use of the development costs on the trident🤔 a bit like RE with the bullet 😁 thanks Mike 😁

[@loicgalmiche5821]

Many thanks, Mr Taym. Promissing bike ! Has it got a shower on board ?

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂😂 with that tiny backend, quite possibly when it rains 😁 thanks LM 😁

[@chrisl3062]

When I move my windscreen up I find the gauge cluster vibrates a lot more so I usually just keep it down for that reason (and because I think it looks cooler). I absolutely love my TS660 but wish the price had been a bit less

[@TAYM]

Thanks Chris 😁 interesting on the different screen positions 🤔 it does look better lower I agree. Never noticed the dash vibrations though😁

[@blearyview2254]

You missed the best one TAYM, the Honda NC750X 😉 and it cheaper as well. At £9k this is not in the budget bike bracket in my humble opinion of course 😁

[@TAYM]

Yes, completely forgot about my marvellous ride on the NC 🤔 I think that is the problem with the NC 🤔 it is so accomplished at what it does people forget it🤔 if you know what mean 🤔😁😂😂 thanks BV 😁

[@blearyview2254]

@@TAYM haha, I am here to help not forgot my marvellous machine 🤣🤣🤣

[@BlakesPipes]

It was funny, I was watching half the video thinking Harley Davidson makes a Tiger? Sound just like the last Harley you rode! 😂

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂 exactly 😁

[@jaysinhoffner2134]

67th ahhhh

[@jaysinhoffner2134]

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[@TAYM]

😂😂

[@ruahinesrider]

1st😂

[@daintree2455]

Well I'll never...

[@TAYM]

Especially for you 😁 I was going to leave it until tomorrow but thought after your terrible effort on the test vid you might appreciate a second chance 😂😂😂😂😂

[@TAYM]

😂😂😂

[@ruahinesrider]

You waited till I went to bed the other night didn't YA! I was still up just & was 1st😁😆😂🤣😆😂

[@ed.barker7069]

Cough.

[@BlakesPipes]

I think I figured out why I don't like the insect looking bikes today. They look old. These " more then meets the eyes" insect looking bikes were future bike look in the 90s. Do we build two decades later the bike they designed decades before. I guess what is at moto shows today. Is what is 2050 bikes.

[@TAYM]

Interesting observation 🤔 I was thinking similar when I was on the Harley Sportster S 😁 thanks LoY 😁