Triumph Trident 660 Review | Middle Weight Perfection!

[@yonniboy1]

I was T-boned on my 2 day old street triple RS (my 3rd street triple) in September so while waiting for my replacement RS my dealership kindly lent me a Trident as a courtesy bike, I can't believe how good it is, great fun with super handling, Triumph have outdone themselves with the Trident, it belies its budget cost and feels like a bike at least £2,000 more expensive.

[@redangrevival]

🥴 Sorry to hear that and hope you came away ok! Yes I was really impressed with the Trident, a really quality feeling bike and price for what it delivers.

[@DRUMSTICKTOM]

I have been following this bike since it was launched and I don’t think it’s had a single bad review. Great review 🏍👍🥁🇬🇧

[@redangrevival]

Thanks so much I appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the review 👍 It really is a very good bike! Top quality. Cheers

[@andrishardins5984]

I own one with the same colo palet, added quickshifter, added heated grips (doesn't work), waiting for spring to go to workshop for replacement, added all the protection covers. Managed to clock 3k km in 2 months. I love it as my first bike.

[@redangrevival]

Nice specs you have added. I can recommend Oxford heated grips, very warm and reliable 👍 Some great miles you have put on the bike, and what a beauty for a first bike. Enjoy

[@drk1155]

Currently doing my DAS on one. It's like the perfect DAS bike. Near impossible to stall, very nimble and well balanced

[@redangrevival]

👍 Lucky you, its a stunning bike

[@rwdconnor]

I absolutely love my bike. So much so that every time I go to the dealer to look at street triple, I leave without switching. There's something about the trident that hits the happy medium between sports and cruiser. 660 is plenty for the roads I ride (mostly canyon) and what really gets me is the fit and finish of the bike compared to the MT07 (the other bike I was looking at). Add an exhaust to it and it's the perfect bike in my opinion. No plans of ever selling it.

[@redangrevival]

👍 It really is a peach of a bike and I would also have one over the Street Triple. As you say just such a great amount of power for the road that you can really have fun with. Top quality bike. Enjoy

[@peetee5229]

Thanks for the review, I’ve just bought one love it so much fun.

[@redangrevival]

👍 My pleasure and thanks for watching! Congrats on your purchase it is a fantastic bike!! Enjoy

[@jfro5867]

Nowadays I think there’s a lot to be said for mid sized bikes, in every respect. For a start you can use pretty much all that it’s got which you can’t with any +1000cc bike really.

[@redangrevival]

👍 Absolutely I agree! It is so fun and refreshing being able to use all the bike has to offer. This Trident has the quality of a much more expensive/bigger bike, but you can actually use it!! Cheers

[@schwartzy65]

And insurance costs go up alot too

[@pshotton3752]

Great review, nice to see on UK roads in realistic conditions rather than a sunny California mountain road, there's no smooth roads where I live! Well done. 👍

[@redangrevival]

Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed the review 👍 Exactly, we can't all have perfect roads to ride on all the time. I still loved the bike even in these terrible conditions! Cheers

[@nonsononessunooko4066]

awesome review and thank for your sharing on menthal health it really helped me out you were rigth be open about it really helped me with coping with it thank you

[@lilynorthover8378]

I think talking about it is the hardest thing, so really, really well done. Once you're over that considerable hurdle, things do start to get easier 👊🏻

[@redangrevival]

Thanks so much I appreciate it 👍 It is my pleasure to share my personal experience and to be open about mental health. I am still learning myself to be more open about it. It really does help break down barriers and stigma around mental health. All the best to you and hope you continue to improve.

[@garyburton6833]

Hi there Angus, I have to agree with your remarks on the trident as its engine is so unique 👌. I test rode the trident in the same colorway as your demo bike and I liked it a lot. Then I took a tiger 660 sport out for a ride and instantly fell for it in the looks and power delivery, hence that's why I'm a proud owner of a Lucerne blue tiger 660 sport. Its just an ace bike to ride. Great review in such awful weather conditions 😕.

[@redangrevival]

Hi Gary, thanks really glad you agree 👍 It is such a fantastic engine for road use! So smooth, tractable and fun. The Tiger Sport 660 also looks great, really nice flowing lines. Hope you are enjoying it. Haha yes the weather was horrendous, certainly keeps things interesting. Thanks and have a great Sunday

[@yjohansaint-john1285]

Man, trident is a hyper road weapon . It's lovely.

[@redangrevival]

Honestly such a brilliant bike. Cannot rave about it enough 👍

[@lilynorthover8378]

So glad you liked it. It's not the usual look I go for but I really like this bike and hope one day I'll own one. I think I'll have a lot of safe fun on this. You can get the seat lowered and the overall size, weight and handlebars are perfect for me. I think Baja Orange will look great with my black and pink gear 😂😂😂

[@redangrevival]

👌 It really is a very good bike! Looks great, the engine is fantastic and so useable as well. Very much recommend it. Haha yes that would be brilliant, pink and black with the orange bike, very cool. Nice and visible as well!

[@lilynorthover8378]

Very true. As long as I don't look like I'm riding a pumpkin 🎃

[@redangrevival]

@@lilynorthover8378 😂

[@stevendavis7079]

I've had mine for 6 months. Fitted a Shock Factory rear shock and Maxton front fork internals, which made a good bike a great one. Luv it

[@redangrevival]

Great mods, I can imagine that really makes it top quality 👌

[@chrisw4215]

do you have a link to this shock? thinking of buying this bike but the rear suspension is so stiff that I can't ride for too long

[@stevendavis7079]

@@chrisw4215 just look up Shock factory, Mike Capon. There is a French & English website depending where you are.

[@chrisw4215]

@@stevendavis7079 thank you, was the rear shock too stiff for you too? I found it very bad on bumpy roads

[@stevendavis7079]

@@chrisw4215 The suspension is poor quality. Its where Triumph have saved money. The standard shock cant be modded. The shock factory unit is top quality and perfect for the road. A lot of the harshness comes from the forks. Too much low speed compression damping means the front doesn't track the bumps well. An easy fix is to alter the preload spacer length in the right leg and fill with thinner oil. Make it more compliant. Suspension mods transform the bike. Check your static sag before you cut the spacer. You want around 25 to 30 mm at the front.

[@carkdonwah1528]

Great review in crappy weather. I saw the Baja Orange in Vietnam in August. Instantly fell in love with the look of the bike and colour so have traded in my Tiger 800 and get the trident in March 23. Can’t wait. 😊

[@redangrevival]

Many thanks I appreciate it 👍 Such a genuinely impressive bike, top quality. Good trade I think, roll on the Spring time! Cheers

[@OldSkoolBiker62]

Hi again Angus Like I said nearly a year ago it was watching you on your Speedmaster that I decided to go out and buy a 2022 model and I love it.. even got used to the red tank now as they didn't have a black one.. and now a year on I've decided I want a second bike as I don't like taking my Speedmaster out in bad weather to much chrome to corrode lol.. so after looking at many small to middle weight bikes.. I've decided on buying a 2023 Trident so I'll now have two Triumph's my Speedmaster for touring and long day trips and the Trident as my runaround.. I have watched many reviews and this bike is getting tons of positive feedback.. so I popped along to my local Triumph dealership in Chester and took one on a test ride.. not a nice day wet and cold but I enjoyed every moment.. the bike is so nimble you can throw it around like its a 250.. I am so happy I've found a 2nd bike it only took me a year to decide which one lol.. Anyway thanks for the vids.. Stay safe, stay positive and ride Safe.. 🏍....... 🤟😎

[@redangrevival]

Hi, glad you are enjoying your Speedmaster and have got used to the red tank 👌 Haha I know what you mean, it can be painful taking it out in bad weather!! A great choice for a run around, the Trident is soooo nice and fun to ride. Hope you love it. Thanks so much and really glad you enjoy the videos. The same to you and all the best

[@AllboroLCD]

As far as features & style go, your gonna have a hard time faulting this bike! This thing is just FULL of character, truly a perfect intermediate bike! Had mine since july 22, it was instant love with it!

[@redangrevival]

👍 I was really very impressed with it, top quality in every department.

[@AllboroLCD]

@@redangrevival Just be careful around the radiator area. The mounts are a bit flimsy, and even the lightest drop will bend it outta whack. Im currently saving up for the radiator guard and some sliders ; )

[@phildaniels1214]

It does seem to ooze class and I think the looks will age better than some of the competition.

[@redangrevival]

It really does ooze class and quality 👌 Yes I agree, good point. The looks will age well, not as bold as some of the competition! Cheers

[@majordelays4909]

I owned a cb650r and street triple s, the latter I still have. Both of which I found better value for the money. I borrowed the trident when I had the first service. The trident did have a slipper clutch over the triple, but that was it. I felt the suspension and brakes are superior on the (admittedly discontinued triple s), more pull from the engine and just better allrounder. Of the cb650r and the trident I’d take the former, I just think it would be keep your satisfied longer, the trident is a bit small and moped feeling. I have moved to ninja 1000 sx after two years and that bike is just leagues above all the bikes I’ve tried up until now. Ps nice video!

[@redangrevival]

Hi, thanks I appreciate it glad you enjoyed the video 👍 The the Trident is definitely down on power com pared to the Street Triple, but I really enjoyed it. Great fun to use all the power! I can see the cb650r with its 4 cylinder being silky smooth and top quality, but I think I would take the Trident. Love the looks of the Honda as well! Hope you continue to enjoy your 1000 sx. Cheers

[@jmlupoludowicy1239]

Cracking video for a cracking bike! I’m not a huge fan of the overall looks but I really like the sound of this engine! Cheers! 👍🏻

[@redangrevival]

👍 Thanks so much I appreciate it, really glad you enjoyed the vid. Yup it is a fantastic bike and the engine is just stunning! Top quality and perfect amount if power. Cheers

[@alexbarnett8085]

Bloody lovely bike, sounds great! Perhaps you could review the Yamaha tracer 700 & 900 & more commuter / cheaper newer bikes from different brands, love the channel as always!!

[@redangrevival]

👍 It is a fantastic bike, very impressed and just oozes quality. I have done the Tracer 900GT. Thanks for the feedback, I will plan on some similar reviews.

[@rbattson7171]

Good review, left nothing out! Traded in my street twin for this, was looking at the mt07, that engine is a classic. But overall build quality a bit lacking. Plus I,ve had a twin cylinder bike for 3yrs, so this tripple appealed to me. So 2months on! Buyers remorse on my trident? Not a chance! As you covered in this vid, a great punchy little all-rounder. V. addictive. 👍

[@redangrevival]

Many thanks I appreciate it 👍 Glad you enjoyed the review. In my opinion you made a great choice, yes the mt07 engine is brilliant but this triple is on another level I think. Thanks and hope you continue to enjoy it!

[@darthkakarot420]

Great review, I live just down the road from that dealership (Swindon) and I'm picking up my new trident from there next week 👌🏻 It's my first 'big' bike and I'm really looking forward to it! I did do a test ride there a few weeks back, probably on the same bike you reviewed 😂

[@redangrevival]

Many thanks I appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the review 👍 Congratulations on your new bike, it is a peace of a bike! Haha yes most likely the exact same bike we rode. Cheers

[@gryphongryph]

Should make this a 900 or a 1200 in the same design, would look bad ass

[@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou]

Yeah 900 with decent adjustable suspension around 125bhp and priced to compete with the z900.

[@gryphongryph]

@@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou I was thinking a more modern take on the Z900r, modern traction control and ABS and tune the engine for grunt, no need for high top speed as it is a naked.

[@alexmorgan3435]

They do. It's the Speed Triple 1200RS.

[@gryphongryph]

@@alexmorgan3435 no, that is a hyper bike, I am talking more about a muscle bike.

[@redangrevival]

I actually really enjoyed the power of this 660! A 900 would be great but think 1200 too much. Such nice useable and fun power in this set up 👍

[@MauriceTarantulas]

Looks great but got my eye on the Super Meteor. Still mid range, power and sporty great around the twisties! P.s Hope you are well. Weather been a bit crap for riding lets hope we get some more dry/sunny spells.

[@redangrevival]

It really is a top quality bike this 👍 Love the look of the new 650 Meteor, very cool and a great balance of power! Sounds like a good buy. I am good thanks and improving from COVID! Trying my best to not let the weather out me off! Cheers and same to you

[@Jagshemasher]

Angus - love your videos and perspective on different bikes. Although I am in love with the Kawasaki Z900 RS and Triumph T120 or Speed Twin I ended up buying a 2019 Yamaha FJR1300 a couple of weeks ago as I needed something that can carry my wife and myself in reasonable comfort over long distances (I currently live in Canada although I was in the UK into my late 20's). I am hoping my son will get interested in something like a Trident 660 or Street Triple so I can borrow it for the days when I ride solo. . . .although now getting to the end of riding season in Canada so I will be getting my motorcycle "fixes" vicariously through UTube until around mid-March next year when the snow disappears and the weather is warm enough to ride.

[@redangrevival]

Hi, thanks so much I appreciate it and so good to hear that your loving the vids 👍 Sounds like a sensible decision from you, the FJR is a great choice, especially for your needs. Haha yes hopefully your son will get a Trident and you can get your sporting fix from that! Hope the winter season passes quick for you and you can be up and riding again asap. Cheers

[@trooper64428]

That bike is lovely in Smokey Grey with red highlights

[@redangrevival]

👌

[@1990-t1j]

Just watched this agin. Contemplating replacing my two bikes in Thailand with one. Hope you're well. Nick

[@redangrevival]

Hi Nick, this is such a great bike 👍

[@xaviermunguia09]

It’s more fun with a Toshiba installed, the aggressive sounds and deceleration pops are amazing.

[@redangrevival]

👍 I bet it sounds sweet!

[@julianng8488]

I have a 2015 street triple and i think the engine characteristics is similar to the trident. More than enough to get me into trouble on the road. I prefer triumph in terms of its build quality and design

[@redangrevival]

👍 Yes the Street Triple a fair bit punchier then the Trident. However I really like the amount of power from the Trident triple, so much fun to use all of it! Absolutely Triumph triples ooze quality

[@danijelkresko3456]

That Michelin Road 5 holding your ass well on that wet , mud dirty road. Have great one mate !

[@redangrevival]

👍 yup did a great job! A fun ride despite the weather. Cheers

[@JJPelszynski]

Ahhh the Trident 🔱 It was either this or the MT07 and I ended up with the Yamaha simply for bonkers engine character. If it were based on looks alone.. Trident 660 every time. But my real question is- what does it Taste like? Another unnamed (cough, TAYM) won’t taste it for us and I feel like this would help us motorbike shoppers make the ultimate purchasing decision. Thanks in advance Red! 😊

[@redangrevival]

Both brilliant bikes and yes the mt07 engine is great as well, lovely character and low down torque etc... I just really gelled with the Trident, just oozes quality and the perfect amount of power to have fun with. She is a peach of a bike in a very competitive market 👍 Cheers

[@stevendeleu199]

I got my license 20 years ago and have not ridden a bike since... would thus be a goid first bike or should i start with something smaller?

[@redangrevival]

This would be a great first bike. It is very forgiving and easy to ride. Yet brilliant fun when you rev it out. Highly recommend 👍

[@oliverk6449]

Did you prefer the trident to the tiger 660 to ride looks and practically aside ?

[@redangrevival]

To ride I prefer the Trident 👍 A bit more engaging and fun!

[@dreadlock17]

Great review. ❤️ from 🇲🇾

[@redangrevival]

Many thanks I appreciate it 👍

[@dustytriumph]

Great review. I have a 2023 matte Baja Orange version. The all black w/ the large logo was first choice but I did not feel like waiting longer than I already did which was 2 months. It looks like supply/availability is finally beginning to pick up a little. Actually the orange I ended up with looks pretty fantastic in person but I think it'd look even better if that orange was metallic with a clear coat. The black one reviewed here would look so much better imo if that radiator shroud was black. As is it's so dominant it's the first thing I see and frankly it's not that great a looking shape to be highlighted. If I had ended up with this color (or the matte black) I'd change that shroud to black first thing. I test rode one of these back to back w/ a Speed Twin 900 and loved both for different reasons but I really liked that I sat in this bike as opposed to on the Speed Twin 900. I really feel part of this bike. It's tall for me at 5'7" with short legs and just the balls of my feet touching the ground but as a newer rider it turned out not to be an issue as I feared it would. I choose the Trident for the engine including that great sound, the transmission, the clutch, the handling, the easy tip in, and that it holds a line well. I think the Tridents are easily the best looking and sounding middle weight nakeds. I also love the clock. Unlike my last bike that always reflected everything keeping me from being able read it, that has yet to be an issue with my Trident. A lot less helmet wind noise as well. I did find the Speed Twin 900 had more helmet/wind noise than the Trident. If I keep the Trident I may consider an exhaust and the quickshifter. Love the look of the Euro 5 SC Project exhaust but it's a huge chunk of change.

[@redangrevival]

I think the Orange looks great and a good bold move from Triumph 👍 Think this Trident is a special bike and in terms of performance and ability, it trumps the Speed Twin 900. The Trident is such a lovely bike to ride in all departments. Completely agree about the clock/dash as well, great design. Hope you continue to enjoy it. Cheers

[@dustytriumph]

@@redangrevival 👍

[@danielgriffiths8725]

Seen 2021 model going for 6-6500 seems good price for a good bike

[@redangrevival]

It really is a quality bike, top notch 👌

[@JustAnotherReviewwithAlek]

Great review. Where is this model made

[@redangrevival]

Many thanks I appreciate it 👍 I believe this model is made in Thailand, but not 100% sure

[@jameseargle123]

Nice bike🤙 Nice video🤙

[@redangrevival]

👍 Such a fantastic bike, really top quality. Many thanks I appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the video. Merry Christmas

[@astrostrotch]

I was looking for an all year round second bike and I test rode the Trident and the MT-07 quite a few times. Despite the Trident being superior in many disciplines I ended up buying the MT-07 because the engine is totally addictive.

[@redangrevival]

👍 Seems to be the case in many occasions! People just get one over by the mt07 engine. I think I would personally go for the Trident, just loved it. Both great bikes and a very competitive market.

[@grahamclowes2988]

Had mine since June this year,first bike in about 24years love it defiantly got the wright bike after such along time but it’s no slouch and handles great and looks a peach 🍑 👍

[@redangrevival]

A fantastic bike to get back into biking with 👍 Also brilliant for an experienced ride. Great buy

[@grahamclowes2988]

Thanks 🙏 dropped on too heated grips tyre pressure management system crash bungs bar end mirrors,done just 925 miles so almost run in 😁but took a while get confident again been along time it’s one thing remembering what to do it’s another doing it 😅but glad I’m back love videos by the way keep doing it 👍happy new year to one and all especially bikers 🏍️ 😊

[@redangrevival]

@@grahamclowes2988 🙌 Happy New Year

[@grahamclowes2988]

@@redangrevival you too sir and thank you 🙏 👍😁love what you do,I’m always watching your videos doing it now far better than tv 👏

[@timinno]

Do you think you could tour on this?

[@redangrevival]

You can tour on any bike, just depends how comfy you want to be!

[@Eldergamer2024]

Would you recommend it over the 660 tiger?

[@redangrevival]

Really depends on what you want to use it for. For all year round use I would go with the Tiger. But for weekend blasts the Trident

[@mo-zy]

5"5 would be able to flat foot? Honestly, after all the comparisons on every aspect of the competitions, the deciding factor for the trident 660 was the style and looks of the bike. Of all that I know and seen, I think it is fair to say that trident 660 is a tamed beast don't you think?

[@redangrevival]

I think yes just about! Not 100% sure though. I would personally have the Trident over the competition for many reasons, mainly including the quality triple engine. Absolutely it has been broken in and tamed! 👍

[@Zobabee]

I'm 5 5, and I have to tip toe

[@daveo9844]

Pity we don’t get the full powered version in OZ. I would have bought one 🤷

[@redangrevival]

That is a shame! Such a great engine

[@bladedge3573]

Would this bike be comfortable for somebody who is 6 foot 4?

[@redangrevival]

Perhaps a tad tall, but worth a try

[@montgomery3605]

You should do these reviews on sunny days, somewhat depressing, otherwise a nice review

[@redangrevival]

I would only be able to get about 3 or 4 videos in a year if I did that 😉

[@WxM3008WxM]

How's this compare to Vit701?

[@redangrevival]

I have never ridden the Vit 701. However do like the looks of it. I can't imagine the engine in the Vit being as top quality as the Trident Triple.

[@lucasramon1632]

Olá ela é boa para iniciantes ???

[@redangrevival]

Yea this is a great first bike 👍

[@crumblymal8479]

Nice but not keen on the way the back end is finished the seat is kinda floating in mid air and to short also two clocks always look better than one but apart from that nice .😁👍

[@redangrevival]

Seems as though you are not alone thinking that about the rear end. I actually quite like it! Fair enough we all have our preferences 👍 The engine is fantastic fun! Cheers

[@crumblymal8479]

@@redangrevival Yeh I would the moto👍r is the best thing about it really 😉

[@chrisbarron5861]

How does it fair against the KTM790 ?

[@redangrevival]

Lacks a bit in power, and of course different delivery down to the triple engine. Definitely holds its own and I think I would have it over the 790! Maybe 😂

[@chrisbarron5861]

@@redangrevival decisions decisions !

[@redangrevival]

@@chrisbarron5861 Both great bikes

[@Mr450pro]

It’s definitely sexier looking than the mt 07, but I’ll take the 07 any day for bottom end and the sound 😛 Btw, the bars looks really short

[@redangrevival]

Fair enough 👍 The mt07 definitely has more low end torque. Just personal preference I suppose.

[@racheltaylor6578]

You wouldn't want to be a pillion on that

[@redangrevival]

No!! Not much support 🥴 I wouldn’t want to be a pillion many naked bikes to be honest!

[@TriumphLover]

You brave soul!

[@redangrevival]

Haha I know, was terrible weather!!! Got a bit wet 😂 Cheers

[@alexmorgan3435]

Is this a poor man's Street Triple? I think you would struggle to tour with this as the rear seat is pretty short and little in the way to mount bags, so credit card hotel small back pack touring only which would soon become a chore after several hours in the saddle especially with zero wind protection imho. So as you suggest a Tiger Sport 660 might be a better option. Have you ridden a Tuono 660? Really grotty weather Angus. Fair dos to yous for persevering..

[@redangrevival]

I don't think it is the poor man's Street Triple, I really enjoyed riding it and the less power just makes it so much fun to play with. Very nice engine! Yes the Tiger 660 could be the answer. No not yet but very much looking forward to it 👍 I know, such a bad day for it, managed to find a brief break in the rain 🥴 Cheers

[@alexmorgan3435]

@@redangrevival You did well. Many others would have bailed, hence why so many bike reviews in dry sunny weather. You're not phased by the odd shower ⛈, unlike me 🥵.

[@redangrevival]

@@alexmorgan3435 Thanks, don't mind it too much! Not ideal though haha

[@1990-t1j]

Excellent bike but the XSR700 is my favourite in this class. I really like the 660, though, and with a Triumph dealer in Chiang Rai, it would have been the sensible purchase. I don't like the cut-off rear-end. I like the dash. Overall it looks brilliant. Great handling, too.

[@redangrevival]

👍 It is a brilliant bike, I loved it. So many good points! Yes the rear end seems to split opinion, I personally don't mind it. The XSR700 is also a brilliant bike, just depends on what flavour you want. Cheers

[@1990-t1j]

@@redangrevival Changed my mind to favouring the 660 over the XSR. Nick

[@MangoMike316]

😎👍👍👍😎

[@redangrevival]

👌👍👌

[@richardvowler1109]

Perfection on paper but still not as fun as the mt 07

[@redangrevival]

Fair enough, just two different styles I guess

[@EmmaLundin-v5t]

You looked way better in shorter hair and without a beard.

[@redangrevival]

Thanks! I still have that look

[@EmmaLundin-v5t]

Much more handsome than the long hair and longer beard. I like your videos as well. @@redangrevival

[@TheJWC56RSA]

Why do you have to use the name of God? Are you a blasphemer?

[@redangrevival]

Apologies if I caused offense!

[@Twistedmetallic]

I sold my Trident 660 for a Tuono 660. I like the Tuono much better. You shold review that bike also

[@redangrevival]

Very interesting. I love the new Aprilia 660 engine, I shall add it to the test ride list for the New Year. Cheers