The Triumph Trident 660 is PERFECT Except... (Full Review)
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As an 'old' 56 year old, I find this bike to be amazing. I have had it for about 3 months now and it has turned me into a Triumph triple fan, the tork and power is everywhere on the rev range. The tech is great but at the heart of it is the fantastic engine and great handling. And it looks absolutly gorgeous.
Skäl🍻
I got it as my first bike. Like literally never riden anything but the msf course bike and this. I love it. Don’t need crazy speed, just need something that’s affordable and can control comfortably and this provides this in spades. Not to mention I love the look.
I am right with ya on the age and 4 months into owning this brand and model, I can honestly say I have no regrets. Could this be my for ever bike? Absolutely!! Next on my list will be the ST 1200 RS.
I concur Peter. I'm 54 yrs old, 175cm and 80kgs. This thing fits like a glove and is powerful enough. My aging carcass's aches and foibles are well catered for on this little fun machine. I easily keeping up with my mates on their various heavy touring bikes during our weekend catchups. I sold my R1200ST to get this bike, I downsized! The Trident gets me through Kangaroo valley and across to the 'Robbo' pie shop for a coffee and a steak and kidney pie very comfortably. Its fast enough for twisty public roads, comfortable and fun!
Yeah! I agree too.
I have found it hysterical the whole time you guys have had the Trident. The exact throttle feel you guys dislike makes it even more attractive to me as a beginner. The super responsive and fun throttle everyone loves about the MT07 as experienced riders is what concerns me about it as a newbie. I look at the Trident as a bike that can maximize my time in my first bike and let me experience a larger engine without as much chance of minor goofs with my throttle hand becoming an immediate problem. I think/hope that the lag and some of the power band complaints can and will be corrected with ECU flashes or a power commander type mod later on, but even if they aren't it's still a better starting and early intermediate bike than almost anything else I've seen in the class.
Plus, like you and a few other reviewers have said, the same thing that annoys you when riding open roads makes it great in the city or even just around smaller towns. That's another appeal for me. I agree that it won't magically gain a bunch of power or suddenly become an MT07 or Street Triple, but I think that's a good thing. If you want a Triumph MT07 you get the Street Triple, this is meant to be on the other side of that equation and suit riders looking for something a bit more tame without being ugly or feature poor.
Anyway, good stuff guys, glad to get another Trident vid before it's departure. I've got my fingers crossed I win. It's funny, this and a HD soft tail standard are kind of my two "dream" first bikes. Nothing in common, not even price, but they both speak to me.
The throttle is nice on the MT07. I ride a XSR700 and it’s torquey. The throttle being smooth helps with how much control you have over the power. Cons are that you don’t have traction control or modes
The throttle on the trident is only supposed to be mellow when you first roll on. Like you say it's to forgive errors. Not just beginner errors, we all make mistakes even after a few years. I'm trading a bigger Vtwin in for the trident next week. I've been riding 5 years and don't care if it's labeled as a beginner bike or too small. The fact is that in the UK where I live, 80 horses is enough on a commuter and occasional weekend ride. Nobody is using all 180hp on their litre sports bike. I know what I want and that's an economical, comfortable, reliable ride that still has a little bit of refinement and class about it. I've also never ridden an in-line triple before so I can tick that off.
this bike is bigger version of scooter- thats why beginners like it :)
@@oliverh4791 its not economical if you look around other bikes :) :)
@@labasrytas2876 I've had it 5 months now and it's actually shit on fuel.
what's with the weird sound cuts
Exactly what I’m curious about. Love you yam!
I thought they were censoring some stuff they said, but apparently it was just mic problems.
And i thought i needed a new phone. Turns out it was their mic issues
I came here just to check my headphones weren't dead.
Might not be electronics. You may have noticed it's rather windy. When it blows across the mic with enough energy, the wind can literally carry the sound wave away from the mic before it has a chance to interact with the sensor. When the wind is at just the perfect velocity and direction it will do this without introducing any noise against the mic because it creates a vacuum at the microphone head. The result is actual voids in the track (nearly 0 decibel audio segments).
You guys make such great educational videos. I've never ridden (yet), but the way you explain things makes me understand what you mean rather than just talking to people who already ride. Thanks YammieNoob!
Beginner bike in first world: MT-07 at less than 10 k USD
Third world: Here's my 5 year old 200 cc, single cylinder. Do you want an MT-07? That would be 20 k USD
Argentina is the worst
Well I am on a 125cc Sinnis Harrier Scooter with all of 8HP.
I'm on a 110cc scooter 7.7HP 😂😂
Hey now, I love my 200cc lol
Spoiled American: Beginner bike = Turbo busa…America-The freedom to Yeet yourself into space and time!
dude wtf and i thought India is bad
I am 55 years old in this is my first bike. I love this bike. I read my friends xsr700 and it did not feel as stable as the trident at faster speeds. As a beginner I also appreciate the forgiving throttle.
this bikes trottle is not forgiving- its uncontrollable! dangerous! ride proper bikes- you will see whats forgiving/controllable trotle is
@@labasrytas2876man stfu, you comment on everything. Have you ridden the bike? Do you even ride?
@@labasrytas2876point being:
As a beginner or somebody who rides again after a long pause or just somebody who doesn't like super responsive throttle it forgives you if you touch the throttle on accident, in shock, while riding over a bump ect. wich would cause most other bikes to twitch around.
So yes, for somebody who is used to responsive throttle you might feel that it's different. But definitely not dangerous or uncontrollable.
@@labasrytas2876 wth are you even talking about
I've been riding mine since last February and I'm very happy with it. It's true that after first service it feels a little bit more happier but nothing crazy. Overall its a good bike and I don't mind at all choosing it instead of the MT-09. I usually trade bikes after 2 years but this one could be an exception and maybe stay more time with me.
you serious? this bike NOT even compatible to MT09 - its hopefully just abouth goes with MT07!
As someone who had the early RS Street Triple, it’s a fantastic bike but I sold it because it was just too easy to go crazy on it. I now have the Trident 660 and it’s exceptional. So good in fact that I’m considering selling my other two bikes as they’re in the garage and not being ridden. The Trident is almost as agile as the RS but I never feel like I’m going crazy on it and for me, it’s the perfect bike.
i'm gonna say it... the music choices extraordinary! great sound track for talking about the peacefulness of riding
Plus I also love how truly honest your guys's reviews come across
I've been looking at this as I'd eventually love a street triple but as a new-ish rider I'll be picking up a XSR700 as my first mid range bike. From your review and others it just seems so much fun, and it looks great too (and the modability)... The xsr just looks like it has so much more personality. Love the vids, cheers guys!
My speed twin felt different after I brought it in for the first service. I have no idea what they could have done. I could feel it break in right around 700 miles it started to smooth out. Trident looks great!
I have to disagree with you guys, sorry.
The throttle is muted, yes, but this is perfect for urban riding or if you carry a pillion and want to be easy on the gas. I have ridden this bike in various different scenarios and after the first 1000km I have a deeper understanding of the throttle and how it is set up. It makes perfect sense what Triumph wanted to achieve. If anyone is interested I have posted several videos on this bike on my UA-cam channel.
I have also owned the MT07, which the Triumph cannot compete with on character, but other than that, the 660 is better in all other departments. Looks are subjective.
Cheers guys
agreed, we can't expect perfection in anything, it all depends on who rides it what motorcycle.
@@SuperRider-RSand you can and will adapt to nearly every bike.
I still think it looks the part. I have a 2018 SV650. Would I trade my bike in to get the Trident? Probably not. Do I think it looks better than the offerings from Kawasaki, Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha? Yes. You have to love your bike and the way it looks, and the trident is a looker.
Sv650 is a better bike. I test rode Trident, did not like it at all.
For those of us NOT into acting like fools on the road, this is exactly what I've been wanting in a bike. Throttle shmottle. Besides, I read the response picks up after the first service interval.
Tried this out at IMS and had very similar thoughts regarding power and RPMs. On ride did Conclude it would’ve been nice beginner bike to learn in urban areas!
I actually went backwards and went from a 2021 Yamaha MT09 to this, and before that rode a Yamaha R6 , so I’ve got some experience under my belt. This is THE MOST COMFORTABLE bike I’ve ever riden. I’m 6’4” 195lbs and a 33/34” inseam and fit great on this guy. Love it!
Would you mind sharing why? I am seriously considering either the new XSR900 (on looks alone 😍) or either an MT07 or a Trident. I am coming from a cruiser (a sporty one at that) so im not sure if the 900 range from Yamaha will be too much to handle. Also, anyone feel free to chime in 👍 Ultimately, i plan to test drive all of them before making a choice.
@@ramirof1986 so my MT09 From the jump had issues with not wanting to go from 1st to 2nd and always got caught up
In neutral. The power band is less linear, and feels more …idk jerky? The seat in the triumph is glorious from the start, and the more narrow tank on the trident is more comfortable as well. It just feels like a more premium bike vs a plasticy toy?
I am 65, 5'9 and 70 kilos, this bike is super comfy for me
Test rode the Trident. Gave it a good ringing. My thoughts: The throttle is definitely weird. Delayed and disconnected as everyone says. Once you're going and at speed it doesn't really matter and doesn't concern you but at slow speeds and precise throttle control situations like stop and go and crawling traffic, it's off-putting. Would you get used to it if you bought one? I'm sure. But it's not something I liked. The power is there. It's good. Very torquey and pulls nicely to the top. A bit buzzy in the mid range which I didn't like. Not typical smoothness of a Triumph. Pretty lightweight and nimble to move around. Narrow seat juncture to the tank. The tach, while cool, is kinda hard to read at a quick glance. Probably have to get used to that. Sound is mild but sounds like a mix between a triple and a twin. Doesn't have the honk and howl of a street triple. Overall, decent bike but I much prefer other bikes in the Triumph range. It just didn't stand out to me like other Triumph models do. I'd probably get an MT-07 over this for a middleweight in the similar price range. Or save my sheckles and get a new MT 09, which was fan-freaking-tastic
hipsters will get this over mt07 for the looks
2021 MT-09’s don’t exist I’m afraid. No one has any. That’s why I got my Trident.
@@bella_testastretta god forbid someone like how their motorcycle looks.
I don't know, maybe I'm getting old, but I have tested xsr900 (I guess the same engine as mt09), and the throttle was snatchy at low speeds and the engine unpleasant buzzy at 2nd gear, hmm
@@bella_testastretta I like the looks of the Trident. And I am not a hipster
I believe that the reason it feels different after the break-in, is that you can make shifts higher in the rev range, thus tapping that mid range torque. I love mine.
Agreed, when I am riding it a bit more aggressive I keep the Rev range up and I never have an issue.
I think I fit perfectly into this category. I might check it out thanks for the review!
I’m not sure where you filmed the video but those roads , the blue sky giving a nice weekend feel.
Near Austin,TX
So I’m a new rider, I bought a yahmaha v star 650 and I loved it, this channel was where I did a lot of my research. But sadly I got hit by a car coming through an intersection. Lost the bike because I just don’t have the money to fix it but man was it fun. I’ll be getting another
First time biker at 58 and 6’1” and I love it! Bought a mat black one with quickshift and insurance in the UK of only £260. Also added the bar end mirrors and the alternative indicator lights, which are very cool. Very easy bike to ride and will do me for the next year certainly! Keep up the good videos guys.
I was refused insurance from all but 2, and price was much more, with £1100 excess. Who did you go with?
@@wl660 I took out my insurance with Triumph Insurance. Had a limit of 3000 miles a year and excess of £550. The annual premium was about £50 more than a stock bike due to the quickshifter, guess they see that as a performance item!
Hope this helps and good luck.
@@jonathanloveday153 Triumph Insurance were one of my 2 - but their Quote was £1k (though excess was lower than were I ended up going). Thanks for info …
I got the Trident as my first bike back in April and love it. I know it won’t make it faster, but I’m getting a GPR full system and then getting an ECU flash (who needs a warranty anyway?) from the folks at DNK. Just trying to making it a bit lighter and heard good things about the ECU flash as it might help with the throttle response. I’ll let y’all know how it goes!
Did you get the ECU flash and the GPR full system? Do tell...
Spend the money on rider courses instead.
The audio is cutting out occasionally, maybe you'll want to rerender the video? Not trying to be rude of course. 🙂
Cheers
edit: for example 5:49
Not a rendering issue. Wireless lav mics were acting up during production
@@yammienoob Yup, thought that could be the case as well, but you didn't seem to far away from it. Talking is still understandable so it's definitely not a big deal.
Owned mine for a year now, the throttle thing hasn't bothered me a bit. Loving it, been riding since the 80s, super fun. It's completely able to put the front wheel above your head.
Graduated from the BRC today, been watching the channel for years finally got the license. Now off to get a triumph lol
Sound Clips starting around 1:50
ive been riding my 09 ER650 for 4 months now and its been fun but i can already see where it falls short. BUT as it is my first bike it has a great balance of everything and have been great to learn on. I can only imagine a new bike with all the cool new tech and the Triumph polish wound be even better.
My beginner bike was the 2019 660cc version of the Street Triple, it is Learner approved here in Australia.
Finally ... finally ... a nice, single headlight!!! YES!!! Looks good... all around. I test - rode a Speed Triple circa mid - 90's, it was great to ride, but it was not a good looking bike, the frame and engine and lines were like a mud fence. This Trident looks great.
I’m 6’5”. Spite thanks for talking about your height/size. A good benchmark for us tall guys.
THNX!!!!
I really enjoy watching your videos. Something I always wondered about the cycle community videos…. They’re outdoors and no studio… what microphone do you use? Is there a boom mic just out view or do have some lapel mic? I’ve thought about getting into myself but just the equipment needed for timing seems overwhelming.
55 years old here and riding since I got my drivers license. Great bike but make sure you have a dealer nearby. At 600 miles I had the Quickshifter installed and week later the bike shot 3 codes and stopped running. Trans fault, check engine and the dreaded coolent temp fault. Been in the shop 2 weeks waiting on parts.
Any update on what caused the codes? I’m really interested in getting the quick shifter come spring.
You are right, it's still an 81 bhp after service. I own one but the problem over here in India is the Import tax we pay, it almost cost me 11k pound for silver model with extra engine guard, fork protector etc .. but tbh Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki only focuses on 150-250 cc in India cause of the population and the road condition. It's only Triumph and Kawasaki filling the premium Standard here
Audio keeps breaking up
In December 2020 I bought a new 2019 street triple r. During the process I brought up the new Trident. I was informed they were only getting an allocation of one and it was already sold. When I picked my STR up from its first oil change the Trident had arrived and was in the shop ready to be picked up. I looked it over. Cool bike. Glad I bought the STR. Thanks for cementing that.
The street triple seems to blow the trident away.
You made a good choice.
Blow it away? Why wouldn’t the STR blow the Trident away? It costs $3000 more. Duh!
Before you discount the Trident too much, do some low speed roll ons between the two and see which one gets the low end jump. Hint: it ain’t the STR.
I am torn between getting the Trident or the STR. On the one hand, I have heard nothing but good things about the STR. On the other hand, I like the looks of the Trident more. Looks like it would be more comfortable to ride.
@@nerychristian You should at least sit on both bikes if possible. I don't think you can make a bad decision between those two choices though.
Front suspension is spot on for my 190 Lb weight with sag ( 33 mm ) and dampening.
Rear shock, however , is crap. Dampening too harsh making the rear tire chatter / slide at full lean in a bumpy corner. I fitted a rear shock from a 2010 Aprilia RSV 4 and much better.
well, at 65 years old and having owned some really strong street bikes in my 50 years on the street, (yeah, not legal at 15, but my Dad approved since I was riding to my job) I am thinking that this is the one. 5' 9" -- 170lbs, pretty good shape, really looking at the 130 lb less weight over my current bike. Great review and thanks. RD350, XS650, KZ650SR, KZ1000, ZL900.
At 65 myself, rode a few bikes back in the 70s, got mine 2 mths ago, the baja orange, l am just a little guy, but this bike is super comfy and hardly knows l am on it, but so easy to handle, love this bike
just got this bike as my beginner bike
its such a sick little bike i love it so much
This is the first bike I've ever known... besides the Grom I did my safety course on. I'm having a good time... and will not sully my right hand with the feel of another throttle until my warranty expires.
It seems like the last couple giveaway bikes you guys have not been thrilled about or weren't very excited after being with the bike for a little while. Do you plan on making sure give away bikes in the future are only bikes your extremely excited about??? Love the content discord member here !!
I second this notion. Do you only give away bikes you would never own? I mean, how many Daytona track bikes have you given away?
Ahaaa now I know where my stock exhaust went from my MT07! I finally found it!
The throttle response lag at low revs seems to be tuned for city stop-go riding.
Hey Yammie, I’m building my motorcycle lineup and I’m hoping to add an urban commuter option to drive regularly. I live in a heavy traffic area but would love to take some good corners when magically there’s no traffic. So far the ones I like the most (because of looks mainly) is the husky 401 and triumph trident. Let me know your thoughts
I knew right from the moment the onboard footage start and he mentioned the throttle issue while the rev is blinking at around 5000 rpm... in my opinion, its part of the run in protocol built in during the break in period. You will need to review this again post break in when the rev flashes at 11500 rpm red line. Update here as well once you've done that.
Yes mate, at first the rev' is blinking at 4K RPM , I think, for about 600 odd miles, then the warning flashes to change gear at 5K for another 600 odd miles. The Trident changes after running in for sure.
I remapped the ECU and added a kickass exhaust (LeoVince) .......so my 2022 Trident is like riding a little rocket! Love it!
love your vids yam ;)
Hey Yammie Noob, any chance of you doing a review of the 2021 or 2022 Speed Triple RS anytime soon?
Yam, I just test rode a trident which was great, smooth an fast as the street triple, with lower rpm freeway, and more comfortabIe position. I loved it, I was gonna buy it right there, trade-in title an checkbook in hand.
then, making sure the TC was off, and in 'road' mode, I tried several times to clutch up 2nd, and it cut the throttle, throwing me forward. rather dangerously. engine didnt stay cut off, it just cut throttle, an resumed running after coming down violently trying to throw me over the handlebars. wheel never lifted shocks extended full, right when I expected wheel lift, and a big twist of throttle, it cut throttle completely...bluhhhh., freakin less safe than an actual wheelie I think. u cannot turn off abs, u probably know that.
the dealer who was not enthused very much when I told him about wheelie attempts, didnt have an answer, we confirmed TC was indeed off, and the mechanic said its the fall over cut off switch thinking the bike has fallen over. but I have that on other bikes, an that works like cuts engine, and u have to turn key off then back on to resume riding after falling over.
I told them Ive seen people wheelie this thing on many YT reviews, to which the mechanic said, theyve 'hacked' the bike. its not supposed to be able to wheelie. and to them that was end of discussion, the salesman looks at me like, ok, so the check now please?, but thats no answer cmon..so I left, no sale. sorry not sorry.
Ive seen many reviews of the trident ripping mad wheelies, an your the best known triumph rep, so whats the dealio here?.
Please write that in english :)
I'm 40... finally got a "bike" to start on that being a Honda Grom. I know I know... but it is fun... I think the Mt-07 looks too boy racer for me... (didn't you just say you ride a grom?) For me the Trident 660 will be my next bike. It blows me away that I have Harley friends that have spent crazy money on a USED Harley and I can get 3 Tridents for the price of a Street Glide!
I sold my 04 Fz1 to my nephew a few yrs ago and if I wasn't buying it back next yr for a steal, this would be very high on my list. I have obviously never ridden it (has anyone outside of the press yet?) so the throttle thing might bug me but the numbers look good and the bike is gorgeous. My FZ1 was a beast on all fronts but most of that power and speed was risky to used because I like my license (not sayin I didn't but it was a dice roll every time), so I learned that while its fun to have gobs of power, the risk vs reward was rarely worth it. To each their own but this would be a sexy jack of all trades to me, maybe after the FZ1 runs its course...maybe!
Have had mine for 4 months. Fantastic bike. Can agree that there is no gain in horsepower after first service. I have over 4500 miles on mine and still feels the same, maybe less jerky in the throttle, as when I first got it
Is this more upright position or the mt07?
@@Gauge167 no. It’s the exact same. I’ve had both bikes. The Trident is the MT-07 Yamaha should’ve built. Instead they rehashed the original 2015.
I rode 4 Triumphs today at their Road Show event. Bonneville T100, Speed Twin, Trident 660 and Tiger. All great bikes. The triples really made me smile more than the low rpm twins. Being smaller and older, the Trident would be my choice. It felt like it wanted to wheelie at aggressive throttle, and a strong grip requires when the revs climb. Felt very precise. As they noted, maybe too much engine for true beginner.
And then they totally contradicted themselves and called a bike for crowded cities...
I think the break in thing, is one part fresh oil and one part a fresh chain lube from the dealership. You spend a day or two without your bike, and get it back when it's all lubed up and running smoother.
Most modern triumph chains are internally lubricated o-rings style chains, which technically never have to be lubed cause it's contained.
I am 6.4 and 216lbs . Can u suggest a bike that would fit me well . I’m in the market for a desert sled or a triumph scrambler or a RnineT . The triumph is not my first choice , but the ride hight seems to be the best fit for me . Anyways keep up the good work and ride safe .
When he talks about the throttle being floaty I believe it's for beginners for easier cluch use like my Kawasaki dirt bike does the same thing.
beginners does not know what good trotle should be for moto :) :) :) thats why they like this bike
Yammie likes to view everything through the eyes of a teenager.
… that… is…
His audience
Have you thought about sending the ECU to DNK Tune works for their Remapped throttle ?
That’s what I was thinking a a flash might clean it up and open up the power
Looks alright but I do wish they would put a proper front mudguard on these new bikes.
And let's have a foot peg to seat height.
Booked my trident! Quick query..is the matte color better to go for or the gloss variants? Can matt be wrapped to protect paint? Pretty confused here!
I've been riding 10+ years mostly crusiers but I want one of these. I really like the looks and to me it will be sporty.
Hi ya. When are you guys going to do a review on the Triumph Tiger Sport 660?
Had mine since March and can only say its absolutely great five stars triumph!
So if you consider this the weekday commuter, what is the weekend weapon? Thats what im looking for.
After a test ride I fell madly in love with this bike. I’m trying to move up to my second bike, my first is a 1997 Harley Sportster 883. My Sporty is a whooooole lot prettier and louder than it is even remotely quick. It’s just slow. Too Slow. A couple times even dangerously slow when I got suddenly surrounded by merging and aggressive traffic, and I had no way to simply yeet away from the crazies because my old 883 has no guts. The Trident 660 on the other hand has twice the power and weighs less, everything handles better. Compared to what I’m used to, the Trident is a space rocket of speed which refuses to say no to a corner. Yet I was never uncomfortable. I didn’t think I could have such speed and lean angle with such casual throw. I need it, and I need it bad.
Just bought my 2023 trident as my first bike. Amazing bike.
I really don't know why you guys have so many subs.
A lot of things you mentioned in this video are not true at all. It will affects a lot of views on their choices.
I own many bikes over years, Trident is NOT a beginner bike AT ALL. And it's NOT boring AT ALL like you mentioned on the video.
Start on it and then reflash the ecm to take the softness out to have it behave correctly.
You asked early in the video what comes to mind when I think of Triumph? The first bike I owned was a '68 t-100 (500cc single carb) and it was the worse piece of garbage for a young guy like me. I was always fixing this or that. A few years later the Trident 750 came out and to me that was cool, but people wanted triple cylinder Kawasaki's, or Suzuki's, ... or the best of all the 750 Honda. As for my old 500 Triumph a 305 Honda Dream probably would have blown me off the road. lol
Obviously todays Triumphs are far better than what we had years ago and after 50 years I wouldn't be as worried about buying another one. If I ever had another it would definitely be a triple though.
Like most new Bikes it could probably benefit from a piggyback ecu. Everything is set so lean for emissions. I put off getting one for my KTM but now that I have it all those issue have been solved.
So, I'm a 34 year old dude at 6'1 250 pounds that's about to learn how ride, so would it be a good bike to keep for many years?
I've worked at a Triumph Dealership for over four years now. I was excited for the Trident. Then I had the first ones on the bike lift at work. Due to their numerous problems I have completely dis/assembled multiple Tridents at this point. The bad throttle response comes solely from the fact that it only has one throttle body for all three cylinders. It's only one of the countless things Triumph cheaped out on with this bike. Considering all the experiences I had on working on the new Triumphs over the course of last year.... I can't help but feel like they completely shifted their priorities towards marketing rather than Quality. And it really shows.
Thank you for your honesty. Aren't you afraid of possible problems you might have from Triumph Dealership if they find out you criticised them?
The bike certainly has it's issues. I've had the rear light cluster fail, a common issue. The initial throttle response is odd, but I've become used to it. Can you explain to me how a single throttle body for all cylinders means a poor throttle response? If true, Triumph lied about their claim that the initial throttle response was to suit new riders. Overall it's a decent bike, but it hasn't blown me away. It's best feature, is the handling. It's balanced, just about the right amount of damping, and gives confidence.
Great reviews and content. Love it love it! However, how about those that are not almost 6ft tall ? Example, 5’6” or so and about 150 lbs or less. Get the new kid on this bike!
For Yammie every bike under 200 hp is a beginner bike 😊
I’m looking at several beginner bikes in BMW, Triumph, Indian and harleys. as a cruiser i can be comfortable on foot around town and longer rides good enough for an all day trip which i have to do every couple of months to liver dr’s since i had my transplant. I’m trying to find a beginner BMW that will work with their hud helmet. However I’m not sure what i should be looking at. Plus I don’t want a bike I’ll outgrow too soon. I’m 51 so I’m keeping in mind my butt and back especially since I have kyphosis in my upper back and neck. @Yammie Noob not asking for a miracle but want to look cool while riding , as well as getting all my safety gear as well. I have a bit of time to research and what not while I’m waiting on winnings from a lawsuit.
Thank you for the information, I want to replace my Buell 900 for something more lighter.
Would someone coming from a 04" Sportster 883 enjoy this bike? I love the looks of this bike and I sat on one and loved it but the bike was sold. I haven't rode a bike in like 8 years and wanting to get back into it. I also have a knee injury that keeps me from getting bikes that are in that 33"+ category and looking at a mt-07 and the Street Triple Low as well...
How do you compare it with Yamaha XSR 900, which is better
When this bike was first teased I was pretty excited. When I rode one and found that it was small in stature and had a delayed throttle I was very disappointed
Is the throttle like that because of emissions just like the gxsx once you get it flashed it’s better?
Would a throttle tube change cure the problem? Like putting an R6 tube on an mt07
Totally agree to a lot pf points.
But calling a 3 second 80 hp bike a "commuter" more then a "fun bike for twisties" is wrong imo. It has enough power to go 120 mph. A twist of the throttle catapults you out of corners. Its small, super nimble... I mean what more do you want?
loved everyting except the throttle, sold because of that. really good bike for a beginner
I'm surprised nobody is saying that this would be an upgrade path from a beginner 250cc motorcycle after a few months to a couple years of riding. I test rode one of these and holy crap this thing is FAST.
Really looking for a good bike to get back after 4 years of not riding and now having a little lower back problems, what do you all recommend?
AN ADVENTURE BIKE
feels like Yam really changed his position on it from before getting a hold of it to now
46 year old rider that's been riding for 40 years 1 year review after riding this bike- it is dr.Jekyl and mr.Hyde- under 6k rpm she is mellow, 6k and after she cooks. At 15k miles I changed my rear sprocket from the stock 51 tooth to a 45 tooth, installed a Tec pipe and cold air intake. Now she is still dr.jekyl under 6k rpm but noisy and after 6k rpm she kills mr.hyde and eats him for breakfast.
Hi! Leaving in Switzerland and all its twisty Alpin roads, I'm hesitating between this Trident 660 and the Street Triple R Low ('cause I'm not very tall). Since 3 years I ride a CB500F and now that I've got my A license, I'm in a dire need for an upgrade... a 3-cylinder upgrade :) I like riding with a tempo but I'm no Rossi. I did a test ride on both bikes but didn't get to ride them until the mountains... What do you guys think I should get? Thanks
Depends on what you want to spend. If you’re considering the Street Triple R, maybe you might want to look at the 2021 mt09. The mt09 will have the triple engine and all the torque you will need for the mountain roads where you live. Also I believe you can lower it as well. Although that Trident 660 is a beautiful bike and priced quite well. Enjoy this time you have considering your future motorcycle, I had a great time deciding what bike I was going to buy. What fun it is to ride!
Go for the Street Triple! Especially when you upgrade from A2 and you like going a bit faster, the trident might be a bit underwhelming after a short time!
I swapped from a Street triple r to my trident, and in my opinion the trident is a better confidence inspiring bike which I still can't push to the limit.
I’m fairly new to riding, but based on my experience, I didn’t really get the beginner bike thing. I think you do need to start on a beginner bike, just in case you drop it or accidentally rev the throttle too hard, but only for like 4 weeks, and then I think you can ride pretty much anything. Maybe it helped for me that I already drove a manual transmission for years. I had a family member with a Ninja 250 that I practiced on for a few weeks in parking lots, then took the rider course, then got myself a Street Triple, and I never had any difficulty with it at all. I tried 1000cc bikes shortly after and found nothing difficult at all about those either.
You will notice that you'll have a lot of those moments where you think now you know it all.
What makes the engine go overheating????plz I want to know 👏🏼👏🏼
Id buy a CB 650 R over this but cool to have a three cylinder option.
the cb also looks better (imo)
I think it’s a better option than a fz09, I’d take the rs660 or the cb650r over this too
CB650R is a lovely bike and it comes down to preferences imho. The looks are subjective, hondas are virtually maintance free and trident has a bit more character to it. Both lovely bikes.
I think cb650r is the lamest bike in the 650 categories. The powerband is so odd and out of character for i4. It's Completely gutless in lower rpm, getting nice in the midrange but doesn't like to keep on revving after 8,5k rpm and shits itself.
To have fun on the bike you need to ride it between 5-8k rpm anything under and the bike feels like 250cc and anything over feels like you're abusing the bike and it bags you to stop.
@@Fearless154 I’d rather ride a 650r than a Kawasaki z650…. I’d put a bullet in my head before riding a z650
As a tall rider my feet kept hitting the passenger pegs as well. On the test drive it just felt really awkward. Just goes to show you that bike you eye out on the internet might not be the right bike for you.
Getting on the street triple rs was a different story though, felt much more comfortable.
I prefer a versys 650 lol
You must be really tall, and then this bike is not for you. I'm 6.2, and ergonomics was ok. it's not a big bike though
You going to do a ride & review on a late model zx6r vs r6
Never noticed it, the bikes character is such, that it wills you to give it a handful, which I do. And in traffic situations you are feathering the clutch naturally. If anyone is experiencing 'a lag' just give it some wrist action, throttle through it man!
It's a lot more mature looking than the mt07 in my opinion, and I prefer that. I use bikes to commute and of the throttle feel was sorted then I'd be keen
trident is a classy looking bike. the mt07 looks like a cicada busting out of its larvae stage
Papa Yam, please do a review on the F900R :)
The best detail on the Trident is the single LED headlight replacing the awful bug eyes of the 675/765. And now that Triumph has teased the Speed Triple RR with the single headlight treatment as well - when does the next gen 765/865 get the same single light treatment?? A 765RR is the bike I will take to the grave
So you’re saying that you wouldn’t recommend making my ‘14 Daytona 675 a track-only bike, and picking up one of these as a new street bike?
Really sold that giveaway.