Triumph Trident 660 - First Ride Review

The Triumph Trident 660 is the newest and cheapest way into the marque. It sits in Triumph's 'Roadster' category alongside the Street Triple but it does have a nod to the 'Modern Retro' family where styling is concerned. So where does the Trident 660 fit? who will it appeal to? and more importantly, what's it like to ride? I try to answer all these questions and more in this video.
Gear Worn & Cameras used;
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Arai Pro-Shade (15% off) - tiny.one/ProShade
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Insta360 One X2 (with free case) - tiny.one/OneX2deal
Chapters
Intro - 00:00
Tech & Features - 00:45
On the Road - 03:42
Price & Servicing - 06:04
Conclusion - 07:04

[@mark3863]

WOW! Very impressive indeed. I have been watching every Trident 660 review and promo video available on KZbin and I must say that yours has just become the benchmark. Your close up shots and those ride following videos were fantastic. A good clear no BS review with excellent sound and photographic quality second to none, I subscribed immediately.

[@mancavemoto]

Thank you Mark, I try to put a lot of work into the videos, so to get feedback like that is very much appreciated. Thanks for the Sub too, that helps a lot

[@robertojaden2378]

InstaBlaster.

[@karlosh9286]

good review. I always like the way you add your planned dialogue after. Keeps the whole thing more concise .

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, I’ve tended to ramble if i do it motovlog style. Plus it’s tricky to record good voice audio.

[@millinutz]

Wow think I could imagine myself on this. Reckon this is definately gonna be my next test ride.., you have certainly got me excited about it, with yet another great review. Thx.

[@mancavemoto]

Thank you, definitely worth a test ride

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Love your vids. Those opening shots are especially epic! Tunnel of light was cool. Cranked up the dBs on that :) I need to have me a Trumpy in my life before I die.

[@mancavemoto]

Thank you!

[@AnotherHipster]

Brilliant video, I totally agree had this been around when I brought my Twin 1 year ago i'd likely have gone for this Trident instead. The Street Triple was very much just race/speed oriented. But this upright style & more traditional looks really make the difference for me

[@mancavemoto]

Thank you, much appreciated

[@stanleyblazeraznik6047]

It is a triple! Bloody hell ! I agree with you on the brushed aluminum bits. I plan on getting mine powder coated to a matt black.

[@mancavemoto]

I would black them out too

[@stevenhill6214]

This is rapidly becoming my favourite bike. I find myself looking at every video about it just like i did before i bought the Street twin, i see a pattern emerging! FYI, i try to watch all my subscribed channel videos all the way through, (sometimes one and a half times to recap) including the adverts, ....every little helps.

[@mancavemoto]

I can see where this is heading 😉 and thanks, it does indeed help!

[@farzankhansaheb]

Same here mate! And I had the Street Twin earlier 😀

[@stevenhill6214]

@@farzankhansaheb Yes it seems to tick all my boxes...... except maybe one, that pillion doesn't look to comfortable and the wife may not like it, not sure if that's a good or bad thing. LOL

[@farzankhansaheb]

@@stevenhill6214 Cheers mate!

[@rossjackson3349]

Great vid. New Trident owner here and completely agree with everything you've said. 👍

[@christopheboudier94]

Hi I tried this bike several weeks ago, discovering Triumph at the same time. What a bike ! Lot of fun and beautiful. I'm really surprised you said you rode it all day?!? After less than an hour on it, I was really bothered by the vibrations (saddle and handlebars) and the noise level (exhausting). Otherwise, there would already be this bike in my garage!

[@falconax1]

Nice outro 👌🏻

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers, and thanks for watching all the way through, I think most people click off when I start to say goodbye!.....if not before ;)

[@darren4220]

Nice review Tony and looks a fun bike👍. Agree about triumphs weight figures....they have been promoting the new 850 tiger a lot but using dry weights....which isn't a good comparison with the ktm / bmw. Ride safe

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers Darren, I agree I think all manufacturers should quote fully wet weights in their specs.

[@jonathansinrich2412]

Great review !! We posted on our Triumph Trident USA Riders FB page for you ... thanks for posting ! Cheers !

[@mancavemoto]

Awesome, thank you!

[@tinks43]

And what a beauty it is too! If I didn’t have the Tiger I’d consider it 😀 enjoy the weekend.

[@mancavemoto]

You too Dave

[@garthbane2955]

What a good review, !

[@mancavemoto]

Thank you

[@chuckkifer1551]

I narrowed down my choices to this bike and a Monster 797. I signed the papers for the Triumph and have to wait a week for its arrival at the dealership. Reliabilty and cost of ownership were my biggest factors because both bikes are fun rides. On a track the Duc will most likely outperform this one but my gut says I'll be more satisfied with the 660 5years from now as a commuter.

[@mancavemoto]

Both great bikes, but I think you've made the right choice :)

[@michalisvalasoglou7019]

Thanks for the great review! In some videos they describe it as rather short and cramped. How did you find that seat height and general ergonomics for your height?

[@mancavemoto]

It was fine, a really good fit in fact. I'm 5ft 10 with a 32 inch inseam

[@Mr_Bean]

Nice video thanks for sharing , I am expecting mine to arrive in July ( triumph Philippine)

[@mancavemoto]

Have fun!

[@brianperry]

Great review, informative and rational, It I were in the market for a new/another bike I would take a serious look at this new offering from Triumph.. The one part of the design I do not like is that god awful number plate holder/system....(Not just a Triumph design feature)....Unlike the old idea of a 'compliant' licence plate system that could be overcome with a aftermarket 'tail tidy' this looks as if its there to stay...I my opinion it spoils otherwise nice design. By the way my ...as featured by you a while ago...the anti-vibration Quadlock system is still working beautifully..... Greetings from España

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Brian, I think i'd seen someone somewhere fit a plate unter the tail. But it did involve some drilling into the plastic!

[@ora10053]

Nice review! I wonder if you tried Kawa Z900RS and if yes what are your thoughts.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, sadly not Kawasaki UK only support ‘mainstream media’ and I haven’t found a friendly dealer who will loan me one for a few hours. I’d love to give one a go

[@1ridgy]

Got mine run in and hotels in Scotland (NC500) booked from 26 April to 1 May. One hell of a machine and well pleased with it BUT being a bit of a faffer the optional extras brought the OTR price to £9,300. Beware folks if like me you love your gadgets

[@shahfacekillah]

I put a deposit on one in December. Expected delivery and of April. I'm getting very impatient over here!!!!!

[@ianharrop4502]

I placed my deposit in the UK 3 weeks ago with a delivery expected (but not guaranteed) of my colour choice (silver/red) at the end of May. My knees don't quite reach the tank pad. You will need long legs to reach it.

[@mancavemoto]

Nice! Enjoy the bike

[@skinz8901]

Nice video

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks

[@thedandybiker684]

Good review as always, Tony. I guess I'm in the minority for this bike- completely nonplussed by it. Not seen one in the flesh but I think it's looks are a bit generic. And yeah, the Triumph colour team lack imagination. After your review, I must say I get it more now though. And yep- Triumph have form on mixing too many 'silvers' on their bikes. I've been slowly going over my TTR to remove them.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Bud, yep I think that’s kind of he point though. Not trying to push the envelope or do anything ground breaking, just providing a UBM 😉

[@mancavemoto]

Yes the non matching silvers are a big of a bugbear for me.

[@johnwesly4630]

I would love a side mounted exhaust, triumph please provide mounting pins for after market exhaust

[@rananaskar306]

There is already a video which a guy mounted yoshimura exhaust. Check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXrKh5eoapyZl7s

[@robs4006]

Very clever filming, have you explained the off bike camera view - doesn't appear to be a drone camera

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Rob, simple really its filmed with a 360 camera on a pole. I talk about it a bit in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/npWllZqIrrSnn7s

[@robs4006]

Thanks Tony, very effective and gives a great perspective 👍

[@bikecommuter24]

Nice review. Im sitting here thinking of that A2 kit and the licensing requirement (Yea I know about the S in Licence but that is how we spell it here in the USA😀) just fyi here is California we have M1 and M2, M1 you can ride anything M2 is for motorized Bicycles and the like and don't go over 30mph. Cheers

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Donald. A2 is a licence category where the power of the bike is limited to 47hp and you have to be at least 19 years of age. To be able to ride anything more powerful you need to be 24 or older, and take a further test. The idea is to stop 16 or 17 year olds passingtheir test then going oot and buying a stupidly powerful bike.

[@bikecommuter24]

@@mancavemoto I was reading that, personally I think the tiered system is a good thing, here you take a written test and ride on a permit fo six months take the riding test and if you pass you can buy and ride any size motorcycle regardless of experience or skill level. I lived in the UK for awhile and they accepted my M1 endorsement, I rode a 400cc single Yamaha 😀got me where I needed to go and the insurance was cheap compared to the what I wanted a sport bike. On the Trident I image a set of fork springs and a new shock would probably fix things up.

[@michaelhayward7572]

Not interested in one, not my cup of tea, at that cc a triple has one too many cylinders for my liking, imho. However.... this is the best review i've seen on the bike, and i think it will sell shedloads. Kudos.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Michael, yep understand it’s not going to push everyone’s buttons, but it’s a interesting move from Triumph. Let’s see how it goes

[@hermitmonk52]

Thanks for that. I knew we could rely on you for a sober and considered assessment. The closest serious competitor must be the CB650R, which I think looks better and may possibly be slightly less prone to things breaking, fogging up etc. Which did you prefer? And is the Honda's suspension more compliant? Or do I have to spend much more money? 🤢 Thanks, Tony.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Stephen I try. I really liked the Honda. I think I might prefer the styling of the Triumph (I’m just pleased they didn’t use a big logo on the tank 😉) and the engine feels a little more punchy (but not quicker). Having said that I think the Honda rides better and the four pot motor is smoother. It’s a tough call for sure. I’d need to ride them back to back before I’d fall on one side of or the other.

[@hermitmonk52]

@@mancavemoto Right well thank you very much for that. I'm going to swap my Street Twin for a "normal" modern thing. I now have a Guzzi V7 in my life so a little bit of sanity is required! Thanks again, Tony. Steve.

[@hermitmonk52]

@@mancavemoto Bought the Honda today! Should be here to keep my V7iii company on Saturday.

[@mancavemoto]

Nice! Congratulations

[@reyesvaliant]

The side plastic by the tank. Does it it grip like a tank pad? I’m really new at riding, just curious. Also made a deposit and it should arrive first week of April.

[@mancavemoto]

It’s not as grippy as a tank pad but it does have a ‘patterned’ surface.

[@reyesvaliant]

@@mancavemoto Thanks!

[@FuzzyScaredyCat]

Those fist few seconds look weird. Almost like you cut out the shape of the bike and pasted in on some road footage. Is that because of the floaty camera thing you're using?

[@mancavemoto]

It’s the stabilisation I think. If the 360 camera is on a long pole and the road is bumpy it’ll hold the horizon still but excessive movement in the pole gets magnified.

[@CheetoPhingers]

Mine is coming in November. I'm just here to hear lovely things about that bike. 😅

[@mancavemoto]

Enjoy!

[@jeremyhanson1674]

How does this compare to the street twin for enjoyment?

[@mancavemoto]

That depends on what you enjoy about the Street Twin I guess? It’s a different riding experience but still lots of fun

[@rbattson7171]

I have a street twin 2019 at present, which is a great torquey little bike. I, ve definitely got my eye on this trident, initially thought part is on the cards, but after taking the street out y.day, decided I can't part with it. Got a little bit saved, so for the first time in my life, I,m going to attempt to own two bikes at the same time, as they are both different enough and that Trident looks like a good deal. Amazing how much more money there is since the wife buggered off. I like the grey with the red bits. Fck it spring is here, this sh*#s happening. 🙈🏍️

[@Ravan_Caw]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@mancavemoto]

cheers

[@markdishner]

Hi -- how would you rank it vs. the CBR650R? By the way, let's hope for a Tiger 660. :-)

[@mancavemoto]

Its a tough choice, i think as standard the Trident has better styling, but you could do more with the CB if you wanted to mod. They are both great fun to ride, that triple howl is nice, but I would say the Honda is a little quicker? Yes this motor is a perfect opportunity for Triumph to bring us a new 'Tiger Cub'...

[@skmdatiq]

Could you please reveal its ground clearance, surprisingly it’s nowhere on the Internet. Thanks.

[@mancavemoto]

It doesnt appear to be listed anywhere. The bike has gone back so I can't measure it. I was able to drop it over a standard kerb with no problems.

[@garykegs18]

Would it be comfortable for only transport including traffic jams n weekender..?

[@mancavemoto]

Definitely yes

[@garykegs18]

Was going to but street scrambler but this looks great 👍

[@1ridgy]

This is the machine you’re after defo

[@farzankhansaheb]

Nice vid mate! Trident or Speed Twin?

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers and good question. The biggest obvious difference is that the Speed Twin is £3k more expensive which can’t be ignored.

[@farzankhansaheb]

@@mancavemoto thanks. Indeed it is! Which is the more fun to ride?

[@mancavemoto]

For me probably the speed twin. It’s quicker and has a nicer soundtrack.

[@farzankhansaheb]

@@mancavemoto 👍🏻

[@Stevehedges63]

In terms of size of the bike, how tall are you? Did it fit ok?

[@mancavemoto]

I'm 5ft 10 with a 32 inch inside leg and it was perfect

[@Stevehedges63]

@@mancavemoto cheers Mark 👍🏼

[@jobyEN]

How nice would it be if Triumph would add a T66 classic bike to their range, using this engine?!

[@SteveW67]

Don't like the looks much, the radiator and that rear wheel licence plate thingy !! Hopefully it will sell obviously for Triumph. Thanks for the video Tony as always. 😎👍

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers Steve, I only had the bike a week and put a stone ding in the Rad. Thats one thing i forgot to mention, it needs a rad guard as standard

[@slimrockwrestlers7334]

This Vs the mt07 ?

[@mancavemoto]

For me this....

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

I like this bike, and I am no Triumph fan. Great review, Tony. I am considering replacing my Duke 390 - it's too small - and this is a contender as there's a dealer in the city. However, I think I prefer the Honda Rebel 1100 DCT. I hope you review one at some point.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks my friend, so do I? I do have a CB1000R coming my way for a few days soon

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

@@mancavemoto I will eagerly await that review, too.

[@hosuyakawayazuki]

Interesting jump, from Duke to Rebel :) and with DCT. Total change in almost every aspect.

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

@@hosuyakawayazuki It is but the 390 is the smallest capacity motorcycle I have owned since 1991/92 when I used to romp across Tokyo on a Suzuki DR250 and in London 12 years later when I commuted across London on an MZ ETZ301. I don't really like small engines.

[@BN1960]

I think if they do a half-faired one, they'll get a whole load of the commuter market.

[@mancavemoto]

Yep

[@paullong1472]

Nice bike and I'm probably showing my age but it doesn't seem to be very practical. Even for commuting there's no place for a back box for carrying your lock, chain etc Imo I think that's where the CB650R beats it.

[@hosuyakawayazuki]

It's not age, just common sense :) Possibly some aftermarket universal rack will be available.

[@mancavemoto]

They do have a tail and tank bag in the accessories range as well as pillion grab handles.

[@paullong1472]

@@mancavemoto thanks, I wasn't aware that you could fit a back box to it.

[@mancavemoto]

@@paullong1472 it’s more of a semi rigid bag than a box, but obviously you lose pillion space as I suspect you need to change the seat?

[@paullong1472]

@@mancavemoto there wasn't much room on that pillion anyway 😂😂 but at least the semi rigid bag makes it more versatile.

[@r56mini]

Is this beginner friendly?

[@mancavemoto]

Yes it would say it is. Very docile at low speeds with a nice fuelling map. Nothing snatchy and no surprises

[@r56mini]

@@mancavemoto I have been riding my R3 for a month and I thought I would be happy with a sport bike but I am really attracted to this neo retro bike! My plan was to ride the R3 for at least a year and then upgrade to a R6 but I don't think that's what I will do. I will have to figure out a way to keep the R3 and buy a Triumph trident 660. Lol. Thanks for the video and reply!

[@mancavemoto]

@@r56mini no problem, sounds like it’ll be a perfect bike

[@karlwalker1771]

I ride a 1997 FIRESTORM and love it and it COST ME £1600 MY opinion is BUY A CLASSIC LOL :)

[@shaneweightman]

Would look much better without the red flashes , looks cheap and tacky , shame really nice looking bike , cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧

[@mancavemoto]

I agree, not a fan of that bit

[@low-costgearbudgettour714]

I think it's a lovely bike - I even had a Triumph Trident poster on my bedroom wall when I was a teenager in the 70's. I'd like it as an electric bike though. I'm fairly sure my next bike will be electric. I just can't see buying another ICE bike. Sorry Triumph.

[@PMdanielES]

Curious to see how the TE-1 will turn out! Pretty excited. I just got my Triumph Trident but my next bike will be an electric one as well. My eye's on the Damon. It's so cool!

[@low-costgearbudgettour714]

@@PMdanielES I didn’t know about those other options. Thanks for that :)

[@vladsta3833]

this or the honda cb650r

[@mancavemoto]

That’s a really tough question, I like them both but for different reasons. I think I prefer the Triumph styling, but having said that modding the Honda would be fun. I think the Honda rides better and is a bit faster, but you don’t have to go up and down the box on the Triumph as much and the Speedo is better. 🤔

[@joeyp4196]

u really think its a "Beginners" bike? Looks a bit too advanced to me. I'm new, just got my license, never driven a bike except in a parking lot when i took the lamo MSF class.

[@mancavemoto]

I wouldn’t necessary class it as a beginners bike, but if you’ve just got your full license I don’t think you’d have any issues with it. It’s very predictable, with a soft throttle response. In the UK you wouldn’t be able to ride without having any experience on the road. It’s part of every type of lesson.

[@joeyp4196]

@@mancavemoto Good to know. I'll think about it. I'm gearing more towards this bike vs the mt07. Not sure I can get over that ugly front.

[@user-rz7tf6ge7m]

Size - is small, bike - IS GREAT! ?: You are riding in "police style"?- never see You bending?!..

[@mancavemoto]

Bending in what way?

[@user-rz7tf6ge7m]

@@mancavemoto Tilting inside while turning.

[@mancavemoto]

@@user-rz7tf6ge7m I’ve never really thought about it, maybe I don’t do it much when I’m filming. I’ll only move my body weight towards the apex if I really need to

[@user-rz7tf6ge7m]

@@mancavemoto It's all right. I'm just interesting. I'm riding in Kiev, Ukraine, that is why the favourite bike HERE!- is light enduro. Kawasaki Versys-X - is enough, but I'm still cannot buy it, I mean the NEW ONE.

[@MJP3055]

Those mirrors are so UGLY

[@karlwalker1771]

BUY A 1000CC BIKE, PERIOD :)