Triumph Trident 660 Review. First Month Ownership. Likes vs. Dislikes

I've now owned this Trident 660 for a little over a month now. In today's video I go over the pro's and cons of the bike.
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[@naturalforlife6741]

I'm 68 and bought an MT07. The only dislike I have is the front turn signals. They are so easy to knock out of the retaining holes and hang down. It isn't that easy to re-install them. Simple and fun bike. I love the torque and the playfulness. I've owned a 2009 Street Triple and loved that for over 6 years. The engine started seeping oil so I traded it in. It was a blast but it was going to get me in trouble. I would pull wheelies on it even when I wasn't trying. At 60 years old that was going get me arrested. I haven't even tried to wheelie my MT07 and don't intend too. I can get around 57 mpg if I stay at 60 mph in 6th gear.

[@Mudslidex1]

I've never heard a bad thing about the MT-07, well except they say the suspension could be better but I guess that also depends on rider weight etc. But every bike has it's pros and cons. Ride what makes you happy right?

[@adeebjalaludin8718]

Love your bubbly personality!

[@oisraelc25]

Excelente video cada vez me convence comprar está motocicleta👌

[@mh-do3pe]

Agree, the MPG's on this bike is a real downer. I'm coming from a Honda CB500F where I was getting low 60's.

[@bikesthatvote2855]

Enjoyed the video. A few comments: Per the owners manual, page 54, the bike requires 87 (R+M)/2 octane fuel in the U.S.A.. The ROZ/RON 95 min 91 rating is in Euro-speak. Basically, 95 Euro octane = 91 US octane, & 91 ROZ = 87 (R+M)/2. The bike is good with E5 & E10, so spending the extra money to avoid the ethanol isn't a bit deal. Like you said, no harm in premium, but no benefit, either. Modern engines have knock sensors and engines tuned for 87 don't benefit from running premium. As to storage, if you want to run a tail bag, I'd suggest considering picking up the passenger grab handles. Even if you don't carry a pillion, the grab handles will make it easier to mount many tail bags. I would also consider a tank bag. Shad makes some nice pin-mounted tank bags, but there should be a few options out there. Personally, I'm not as fond of magnetic bags because you eventually wind up with scratches on the tank. IMHO, 50 is still young. Ride what you like, and don't worry about "image".

[@Mudslidex1]

Thanks for all the info. I do actually wan the rear rails but just don’t want to spend what they charge for them for what they are. But I agreed, as they will help with a tail bag. I’m hoping some 3rd party starts making a cheaper alternative. The tail bag I have now slides all over the place so I rarely use it. That’s where the grab ha sled will really help. Thanks again for the info

[@522rjs]

Buy some 80/20 aluminum and make whatever you need/want. Fairly cheap and easy to design and build pretty much anything with it. I use it with things like shelving frames, desks, camper frames, furniture and so on. It would work nicely on a bike for storage under the passenger seat and as a sissy bar for luggage, backpacks, etc just by strapping things to it. Can easily be taken off when not needed

[@ΕΛΛΗΝ]

Thanks good information!!

[@Mudslidex1]

Thanks for watching

[@davidreed9300]

Thx for the honest video. I love the way this bike looks and sounds. And you talked me right out of buying it with the discovery of the maintenance up your ass feature that triumph has built in to its electronics. So glad I found this out before buying it.

[@Mudslidex1]

Thanks for watching. Yeah I found out about the maintenance the day I picked it up at the dealer and they introduced me to the service dept and told me I would have to bring it in soon for them to do the first service. Kind of a bummer but at least there’s a workaround

[@atxplus]

The thing is it's guaranteed for 2 years and that also means it needs to be serviced by a bonafide dealer. After the guarantees runs out then do your own servicing. Also the service interval is massive 10000 miles between oil changes or every year. That should be considered.

[@brandonewcomb]

I got a trident last April, rode a ninja 250 for a couple seasons before. So I really love the trident across the board, but I hit the rev limiter kinda frequently.

[@wl660]

The Quickshifter is so much fun…nailing it and hitting Quickshifter keeps it going full on. You can’t say save the money unless you have tried it.

[@Mudslidex1]

I hear ya. I'm sure it is fun, and I would probably feel different about it if my bike came with it. It's just right now I would rather spend the money on other things first. Maybe down the line if I'm done with mods, I'll add a QS. But I am impressed at how fast this bike shifts, and how well it upshifts without the clutch. Downshifting? Well yeah a QS can't be beat. We'll see what happens down the line.

[@tg8150]

If you’re already up shifting w/o using the clutch, you need the QS. Otherwise you’re destroying your transmission. I got lucky and found one in Kansas City at some tiny shop. I installed it myself and my local Triumph dealer activated it and cleared the 600 mile service light in exchange for me showing him where the QS plugs in at. Your mileage sucks cuz you’re using premium fuel. Engines not designed for higher octane fuel can’t burn it fully which will kill your mileage and lower your performance. I use regular with ethanol in my Trident since new and I normally will get 55-60 mpg in town. Also, if you go up one tooth on the front sprocket, it completely transforms the rideability of it. No more short shifting around town and lower revs on the highway. Best mod for the $.

[@Mudslidex1]

@@tg8150 shifting without the clutch doesn’t cause any harm to the transmission. When you time it right, it is no different than what the QS is doing. That’s why it is going into gear so easily because you have removed power and shifted into gear at the correct timing. The QS just cuts the power automatically so you don’t have to worry about timing. As far as mpg, high octane fuel does not give you better or worse mpg. Lower octane fuel just ignites at a lower temperature which can cause engine knocking on older vehicles as the heat from the piston compressing can cause the engine to fire before spark. Which is why most people out high octane in older vehicles because high octane is harder to burn by compression alone. But we don’t have to worry about that in these engines or most newer ones

[@danielkerr4100]

@@tg8150 I’ve shifted up without clutch on my bike for 5years now and not had a single problem

[@jameyhinds]

I don't really carry anything, but I bought and installed the tank bag from Triumph. It's perfect.

[@Insomgamerz]

This is ONE OF THE BEST REVIEW VIDEO I'VE SEEN till now.. and this is the 28th video that i saw regarding this bike!!. I just need your honest opinion now about "IS THE PICKUP OF THIS BIKE IS FAST???"

[@Mudslidex1]

Thanks, I appreciate it. As for the pickup, it is quick, but first gear I find to be a little short and you need to switch out of it pretty quickly. Others have mentioned that as well. If this is a concern, I would definitely buy the Quick-shifter add-on for this bike as then acceleration would not be an issue losing that little bit by having to use the clutch. Otherwise, once you get past first, this bike just keeps going and gets up there pretty quickly

[@Insomgamerz]

@@Mudslidex1 Thanks a lot for your reply man, and yes, now I'll buy the quickshifter for this!!

[@Mudslidex1]

@@Insomgamerz Honestly, I'm starting to think about getting one too. I didn't think I would need one, but it would add a little more fun to the bike.

[@tridentyyz1031]

Nice video. The bike runs better once the break-in period is over.

[@Mudslidex1]

I agree. It sure feels that way.

[@tridentyyz1031]

@@Mudslidex1 also, thanks for the note on up shifting without the clutch... I had done it a few times and would sit at a light and wonder if I had pulled the clutch lever or if there was something wrong with the bike.

[@timlee2237]

Awesome jacket. I love the bike it just needs more rumble

[@Mudslidex1]

Agree on the exhaust. Unfortunately here in NY they just signed a bill last week called the SLEEP ACT (Stop Loud Excessive Exhaust Pollution). Loud exhausts were always illegal, but you had to have a cop that cared enough to ticket you for it. Now all cars and motorcycles have to have stock exhaust with zero modifications. AND it is now part of the inspection process. So if you have a modified exhaust, you will not pass yearly inspection! As for the jacket...I bought that back in High School 30 years ago to look cool. Now I actually use it for it's intended purpose! Lol.

[@marcovermeulen960]

Don't stop your trotel. Wen you do the kwik shifter.👍

[@michaelfrancis-vb7tp]

Pretty good stuff.

[@t-panda808]

Great video as always. That engine has 11.1 compression ratio so always use premium fuel for it. You could use the lower octane fuel if you want just to save a little bit of money, but it may cause spark knock/ engine detonation, and will decrease engine performance over time. I absolutely love my Trident 660 and I am getting 54 mpg on the freeway on a average. Just hit the 2440 mile mark.

[@Mudslidex1]

Thanks for the info. I figured using premium couldn’t hurt and it’s not like filling up a 20 gallon tank so the price difference isn’t so bad. Glad to see you are getting mid 50’s for mpg, hopefully the computer on mine starts calibrating better the more I ride it

[@t-panda808]

@@Mudslidex1 Exactly, the next time you head into the dealership make sure you request to have the latest updates installed. I did my own oil change at 600 miles but needed to get the service engine light disabled, I payed 70.00 which is ridiculous but I get it.. I had them remove the service engine light and install the latest updates. Did I feel any difference in the performance? No, just able to use the higher revs which was really nice.

[@Mudslidex1]

@@t-panda808 I’m wondering what the latest update is. I bought the bike end of September and they said they updated it then. So hopefully I’m on the latest. I’m kind of hesitant about getting another update. I have a feeling they will put in a “fix” to prevent the TuneECU app from working again

[@TR5T]

No Triumphs are tuned to use 87 in the USA. Read manual.

[@calvinbarriga195]

Agreed with all of it.

[@Mudslidex1]

Thanks. Appreciate it

[@anav2329]

Thanks for the video. I am contemplating a Trident myself. I was curious to know if you test drove a street triple before getting your bike? That is the one I keep getting stuck on!

[@Mudslidex1]

Thanks. I didn't test drive the Street Triple, but I did sit on it at the showroom and it wasn't for me. Kind of the same reason why I didn't get the MT-07. Both are great bikes, but for me they were just a little too sporty looking. I liked that the Trident doesn't look so aggressive, and I just felt more comfortable on the bike. Maybe in my younger years I would have chosen the street triple over the Trident :)

[@anav2329]

@@Mudslidex1 got it. Thanks for the reply. Very helpful.

[@togs0762]

You can use both E5 and E10 fuel with no problem at all, the engine is designed for this.

[@Mudslidex1]

Thanks. Ive been reading on other forums the same thing. Looks like I'll save some money and switch back to 87 octane here in the states. Thanks again!

[@mickleblade]

Joe, did you ever fin out if a standard odb2 scanner talks to the Trident? Ie non USB type

[@Mudslidex1]

The only ones I was able to test was my current WiFi only one which did not work, and the newer Bluetooth note that I purchased to reset the service light. I don’t have any others to test/confirm.

[@JoshuaHults]

Mpg i am guessing comes from the gear ratio. I just bought one too and in 6th i am looking for the next gear up at 60-65mph. I also noticed my bike was dirty very fast! In 2024 it is still hard to find options for the bike, the seat i like is 400 bucks, it’s the only real option. I opted for quick shifter and heated grips but have not ridden the bike enough to say if the quick shifter is worth it or not. I love the way the bike looks and i am 40, it blends the new and the old so well.

[@Mudslidex1]

I’m still on the fence about the quick shifter. I now own a Triumph Tiger 900GT and didn’t get the QS, but have been thinking of adding it on. I know others have mixed feelings as well about it

[@JoshuaHults]

@@Mudslidex1 For me pulling in a clutch is effortless, i bought into the hype so i bought pre installed. The heated grips however were and are a must, they saved my fingers riding from albany ny up 2 hours north in 40 degree weather. The tiger 900 is a superb bike from the review i just watched today, I used to have a triumph 675 and there was no service light on it, seems to be a more recent addition to milk more money from customers. I think the strategy is not for dealer maintenance but to get customers back in to see the aftermarket parts and clothing. Say you are there for 1-3 hours, plenty of time to look around and fall victim to a marketing masterpiece lol.

[@Mudslidex1]

@@JoshuaHults Yeah it seems all the recent Triumphs not matter what the model, all have the service light that must be cleared by the dealer unless you buy the stuff to do it yourself. And yes, I feel the same that it's a way to get you back there to sell you more stuff. The thing that really bothers me is that they CHARGE you to clear the light even if you do the service on your own. I get it, it takes them time to do it, but that's THEIR doing for making it so that the customer can't do it on their own easily. If they didn't charge for resetting the light, then I wouldn't be bothered and I may even just go there to have them clear the light and browse the showroom while they do it. But there's no way I'm paying them the $75 plus to reset a light!

[@JoshuaHults]

@@Mudslidex1 anti consumerism at its finest. Reminds me of apple which does everything they can to make their computers un repairable by the average person, so you have to bring it in or buy a new model to upgrade ram or hd. If there was another brand with the styling of triumph I would leave the triumph family and bring my money elsewhere. I am also against triumph finance treating 2 decade long customers like 1st time buyers with ridiculously high APR rates on many of the models. That pushes me away

[@saysoco]

Do you ever miss your #Rebel500 @CommonJoe ? I'm on a Rebel 500 ATM and considering a swap to the Trident 660. If you had to pick one or the other, which would you?

[@Mudslidex1]

At first I did. But once I got used to the Trident, it just fit me better. It feels more comfortable and easy to handle. I love the Rebel 500, but I am happy I made the swap

[@woodknack1]

can you do a video of how you reset the service light?

[@Mudslidex1]

Yes. Already did one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5DRh6yKZ6xsl6s

[@Slycarlo]

IDK why service centers in the US charge huge amount for simple things, not just for triumph but on its every other bike, in south east asia the fee for ecu engine light reset is just around $6 change oil is $3 general bike service is just around $20 oil is not included. $70 is more than enough for your bike maintenance.

[@Mudslidex1]

Yeah, it really is a rip off

[@nomandatoryvaxing7433]

I think it’s funny how I can within ten seconds determine that he is riding on the north shore of Suffolk county haha. I’m looking at getting a Speed Twin or Street Twin. I’m guessing you went to Maximum.

[@Mudslidex1]

Lol. Very recognizable area. Yeah I went to maximum for this bike. I’m also looking at the Street Twin. I test rode one at Nassau Triumph and it was nice. But I recently sold the Trident and picked up a Harley. So I would like to get another Triumph but really like the more classic looks like the street and speed twin.

[@Jay_Speed]

The Dart screen seems to be nice.

[@Mudslidex1]

Thanks. That is one I've been eyeing, but I don't know if it will be too small. I'm starting to lean towards the Puig screen for the Trident, but still doing research.

[@Jay_Speed]

@@Mudslidex1 Puig Windshield Test On Triumph Trident 660 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWWmhmmtpcesZqs

[@Mudslidex1]

@@Jay_Speed Thanks, that review was helpful. I'm pretty sure this is the one I'll go with. Thanks again

[@garyrohlman6013]

I'm. 71. And I. Have the 660

[@Mudslidex1]

It's a great bike! Really is.

[@fredrit323]

I'm not too impressed with fuel consumption at the moment as well unless you go real easy with the throttle, and the lack of space under the seat is also a big turn off, other than that I love my Trident...

[@Mudslidex1]

That's exactly my thoughts as well. If I go easy on it, I can get the mpg in the 50's buy most of the time I'm in the 40's. And yes there is no space under the seat and why I just bought saddle bags. But other than that I do love the bike

[@hesuchristo6577]

I love tje way this bike looks. After 2 years of riding mine, i just find it uncomfortable.

[@paulinoo2]

Shield ? Brznds : Dart, Puig... i dont know how it goes in the US, but its easy to find in Europ

[@davidreed9300]

I’ll tell you how it is in the US. The fruits and nutz elected an idiot for president, who in turn put a breast feeding homo in charge of transportation, which has totally efed up our supply chain. I mean, have you seen these plugs? We circling the freakin drain. On the upside, my Chinese is coming right along….bing band bong!

[@jarekdudkiewicz]

I like your boots but cant find them anywhere across the Europe. feelsbad..

[@Mudslidex1]

They are actually my favorite ones. I wear them all the time. Sometimes I get to work and forget to change into my regular shoes because they are so comfortable. You can’t get them from Amazon?

[@jarekdudkiewicz]

@@Mudslidex1 Could'nt find my size 44 of this model on Amazon.

[@dmaxcustom]

The service thing is due to UK laws. Not much you can do.

[@Mudslidex1]

This makes sense. I was wondering why no other manufacturer does that. Thanks for the answer

[@MrApplebumPS]

stop at stop sides 😂You don't stop at stop signs 👎and once you get the quick shifter you won't go back.Tiger 660 is better.

[@scotttigersport6604]

It's the 2021 model. There is no 2022 model

[@Mudslidex1]

No. It's the 2022. Says so on my title and registration

[@zalujevi]

Awfull camera angels

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