Triumph Trident 660 Review

[@flatcapcaferacer]

Nicely done! Most bikes today including this one lack serious front and rear mud guards. I understand styling decisions and a lot if not most riders take off decent rear mud guards for tail tidys except me. I hope you get some Triumphs to ride there is a lot to like about them.

[@exeterrider]

Totally agree! Styling and selling the bikes over being practical I guess. Thanks for watching : )

[@mickleblade]

Triumphs seem to have the stupidest front mudguard of all though

[@exeterrider]

@@mickleblade 🤣

[@jamesprice7470]

Great review ER,its helped me as I'm looking for my first big bike,but there is so many out there.

[@exeterrider]

There is James, I think this should be in the Top 5 ...it is for me at least. Hope your well mate.

[@Banditmanuk]

Think it's a great bike, Carol's owned two 675 Street Triples and those Triple motors are lovely. Think the lower output of the Trident is an ideal first big bike. It's well made, well equipped. My biggest dislike is the rear end, looks like it would absolutely cover you in road filth from the rear tyre when riding wet roads.

[@exeterrider]

Totally agree, style over being practical with all brands these days isnt it. Shame really but easily sorted I guess with some after market stuff. I hear you were both in Devon not so long ago. Hope you had a good time while you were here. Thanks

[@Banditmanuk]

@@exeterrider Yes, weather could have been better but we had a great time thanks. Hopefully should have some footage from Dartmoor but so much on with the day job, the KZbin stuff has to take a back seat. Cheers and best wishes from oop north

[@EpicMotorcycleAdventures]

It’s a really good looking bike and it sounds great too. A very well put together review ER and a class choose of music.

[@exeterrider]

Thankyou sir, I appreciate your time watching 🙏👍📺

[@KODEGREY]

I'd say that bike is pretty capable of doing basically whatever you need. It's good looking, but a bit stubby looking in my opinion. Good review Exeter!!

[@exeterrider]

Yes it is quite a small bike really, Good fun though. Thanks Kode.

[@Saddlebags73]

Those triples do sound nice. Looks like a fun wee bike 👍🏼

[@exeterrider]

It is, I like the power range you get from Triple engines.👍

[@petewebb6952]

17kg lighter than the new Tiger 660. That trident is nice and light at 189kg. Bit more protection on the Tiger though. Bridge could find you a Street Twin to try if they thought you were a serious buyer, but they are not great at encouraging demos. You were lucky this time. I sympathise, i like the twins.

[@exeterrider]

Yes , I have ridden the 2 Bonnes, Scrambler but would like to try a speed twin. I'd also take the Tiger!

[@davidg2116]

Another comprehensive review ER. This or the cb650r as a daily machine? I've not riden the 660 but I've seen a few in London and they look smaller in stature than I had expected.

[@exeterrider]

I'm a big Honda fan but the Triumph is better for me for sure.

[@rbattson7171]

Nice video 👍. Well, after 3yrs with my excellent St-twin, I,ve bit the bullet and traded said twin for the trident. The first sensation, is of course lack of weight, flick ability and the thrash me character of the trident. It doesn't have all metal solidity of the twin and a cross wind on the motorway is more noticeable. It feels like a toy in comparison. And pushing it around the garage, aft the twin is a doddle. Basically two v.good bikes, but with very different characters. Lost some torque trading the twin but, gained instant speed with the trident. Would liked to have both in garage, but finances would have been strained. Anyway am enjoying this light little terrier of a bike. Ride safe folks.

[@exeterrider]

It really is a nice bike the Trident. I havent ridden the twin even though I really want to. But it is nice to have the low down torque for sure. It's a side step rather than a upgrade or downgrade I guess. Enjoy your bike 🏍️🍻👍

[@jimsadler8704]

Great review considering the limited time factor, ER. I would prefer the Tiger Sport 660 purely for looks and wind protection, plus the awful number plate hanger on the Trident would be a deal breaker for me.

[@exeterrider]

I prefer the 660 too Jim, I'd like to get a go on one sometime! Yes I thought you wouldn't like the hanger on the back.

[@domi9577]

Good review. I passed my test 25 years ago but since then I haven't owned a proper bike. For the past three years I've had a Yamaha Aerox 155 sports scooter (I'm from Exeter but live in Thailand now) and have done 30,000 careful kilometres on it, but I want to upgrade. If you were in my situation as a mature rider wanting to return to midrange riding would you choose a CB500F or this Trident? NB both are made in Thailand where I live. I can't decide if the extra £2000 is worth it.

[@exeterrider]

Due to your roads in Thailand id go 500f👍

[@TAYM]

Marvellous review as usual.

[@exeterrider]

I appreciate that

[@EpicAdamMotovlogs]

I think its a lovely bike. I wouldn't mind one myself. Looks nice and will be good to chuck around the British countryside

[@exeterrider]

I think you would really enjoy its smooth power. Its good fun : )

[@quinnpeaksbiker]

Really interesting video, sounds and runs very nicely! I'm not sure about the back end, I'd need a top box and panniers and on longer rides I use the back seat to sit on stretch out. Wouldn't fancy doing that there, just get more Calamity memes being sent 😂😂😂 it's interesting to see what people are considering a starter bike. For me it just has to be supremely comfortable. Having sat on one I wasn't feeling it, are there seat options? Brilliant review, really learned a lot! 😁🖖🏼

[@exeterrider]

Yes I am the same as you on that front. I also need a topbox and panniers. We are into the adventure style bike. If like to try the tiger 660 which shares the same engine. 👍

[@Stu81]

Being a new bike there are some issues cropping up now, kick stand issues, some have found their bike on its side, main one being that after around 3k mileage it can develop MAF sensor issues (oil getting to the MAF sensor) that dealers are struggling to diagnose and do ecu updates that don't fix the issue, seems to be a design flaw that requires replacement hoses and sensor but at the moment not redesigned parts so might only be temporary fix which isn't good for when the warranty runs out and might effect resale value, there are a few videos showing the issues it causes that the engine cuts out when slowing down from 4th and 3rd with low revs and clutching in to down shift and the engine cuts out, not sure how common it is yet as it's still a new bike and some are probably not doing high mileage or daily use so have got to the milage yet, lots of used tridents for sale under 3k miles 🤔

[@exeterrider]

That was some good info. Thanks... I've made videos before on this subject and the way I think all brands are running befits they can walk when it comes to electronics. It's worrying when everything is going electric anyway.

[@NooBiker]

It's a very nice looking bike and well specified. I do think triples strike a good balance between grunt and revs. Good price too and service intervals.

[@exeterrider]

Yes its my favourite set up I think. I'm surprised other brands dont adopt triples as well. Thanks for watching mate.

[@PhilipKerry]

Very apt showing a Trident next to the sea , the Greek God Poseidon will look favourably upon you 😎

[@exeterrider]

Ha! yes, I would like to say I did that on purpose but it was fully coincidence,Thanks mate

[@volt8684]

Looks like middle of winter bud😩. I really love that engine but not the looks. I am 6’1 and too cramped for me. Good price though. Thanks for review

[@amococ2487]

Looks like English summer to me 😬

[@volt8684]

@@amococ2487 dead right sadly

[@exeterrider]

Thanks Volt, Yes, Really a VERY cold day in March, at least it wasnt raining though!

[@exeterrider]

😆

[@ziondanny7081]

I've read the suspension is quite poor. Did you find that?

[@exeterrider]

Hi mate, Yes I mentioned in this review on the walk around the back felt a bit "budget" I have known of worse but it would have been nice for it to be a bit better.

[@clangerbasher]

It's designed to look smooth flicking around mini-roundabouts on the edges of pedestrianised inner-cities on a Saturday night where you can be "seen". 😁

[@exeterrider]

Couldn't agree more!

[@roberthallas349]

Hi, Triumph Trident or Honda NC750X? 😎🏍🙂

[@exeterrider]

2 diffrent bikes for 2 different reasons. Sit on both and see what works for you : )

[@roberthallas349]

@@exeterrider thanks for your prompt reply, I keep looking out for you at cafe 53, l live in Buckfastleigh, (subscribed) 😎🏍👍😀

[@exeterrider]

@@roberthallas349 anytime mate, I am often down there, but day job stuff is mad at the moment. Plus lots of filming to do. I hope we meet sometime 👍

[@koviyovas8325]

cool vid, but cam angle is a bit wonky

[@exeterrider]

Thanks, yes do you mean the bit on the beach?, it was very windy and cold. The tripod was wobbling all over the place!

[@koviyovas8325]

@@exeterrider no sir, the riding portion - looks very vague - cant see what you're riding.

[@crumblymal8479]

It's a nice bike ER looks a bit bear at the back end but otherwise quite like it. I think though speaking for me I would rather go for the predecessor to the 765 Street which would be better for me that being the 675 Street which I am toying with as an idea at some point 😊👍

[@exeterrider]

Thanks Crumbly, Yes your right, it is a bit non eventful on the back end I guess, I think so many are like that these days arnt they. Iv'e never been on any of the streets ,even though I'd like to have a go. Crazy really.

[@davidhawkins120]

I think you enjoyed that one! Praise indeed👍

[@exeterrider]

Its hard not to enjoy that Triple Dave. I hope I can get some more Triumphs in the future.👍

[@simongilbert2704]

very good , apart from the mudguards ;; nice colour scheme , brisk engine , i think its a hit ;; [ which means no one will buy it ] .just make sure you live next to the dealer to reset the the service and other fault lights or spend nearly 3 grand on the kit to do it yourself ;

[@exeterrider]

Ha, to my knowledge,I dont think the Trident has too many electronics to go wrong on it compared to the more expensive models. Those service lights ar ea pain arnt they. Many others have picked up on the mudgaurd situation too. Thanks mate👍

[@simongilbert2704]

@@exeterrider thanks for very quick reply ,,, i know its hard to review and be positive about everything , its just these electrics are getting daft , your not saving the planet by having a fat wiring loom and having to go to a main dealer to reset a bike = for instance = if you live in west cornwall you have to go to devon to plug in ;; = how can this be eco ;;; the bike seems good , but why pay people in this country to be on the dole and import these triumphs from thailand ;;;? still a nice bike though and a good review . thanks .

[@exeterrider]

@@simongilbert2704 anytime mate, as I've said in videos before, I think often they are running before they can walk on the electronics side, I'm with you on that one 👍

[@peterprior1]

Thank you for another good review. Sounds like the perfect bike for everyday but personally I think it's pig ugly.🤣 Triumph's triples are alwasy good and the price isn't too bad on these days of expensive and high tech bikes. Remember the day as I saw your BMW at Bridge. Regards Peter

[@exeterrider]

That was the very same day Peter, I forgot you spotted it that day. Thanks for watching mate

[@BunyipToldMe]

I'd have liked to have seen the Trident in a head to head with a Trumpchi or a Quiangjiang.

[@exeterrider]

Never heard of those 🤣👍

[@1990-t1j]

The best bike in its class?

[@exeterrider]

I think it's my favourite tbh out of the 650 range, although I do like the intercepter 👍

[@1990-t1j]

@@exeterrider Mine, too, I think, but I haven't ridden any of them, this included.

[@splodge57]

Nice bike but it looks unfinished. How about some rear bodywork, mudguard, backlight and a decent pillion seat.

[@exeterrider]

A few others have said the same mate. Thanks for watching the video. I appreciate you taking the time out.

[@jamesbarrie2458]

The back end looks unfinished, might ride well but it's an ugly looking thing.

[@exeterrider]

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