This is a brilliant bike. I’m over the moon with mine. I suspect for 99% of riders it ticks most boxes. Great triple engine , silky smooth, and more than adequate power, extremely comfortable, good space for a passenger, and very peppy for weekend fun - and a great tourer without having to deal with the mass and size and weight of other options - some of which are big old busses. Great quality finish and the ride quality is fantastic - and I’ve owned BMW , Honda and Suzuki. The price is a complete bonus - and with a few add ons heated grips and spot lights and luggage and you have a very very affordable sporty tourer that’s also fun for weekend blasts. Can’t fault it for price - you get a lot of capability.
Brilliant, straightforward review, that covers all the important aspects, with out any BS. Thanks. I ride a CB500X and this seems like a logical next step for me.
I just picked mine up yesterday (In red) am in love with it already. I don't mind that it doesn't have cruise control as I got it to ride it (personal preference I guess) The engine and power delivery is so smooth and the bike feels so light and nimble. I was blown away. You spoke on the brakes as well, I have to say on my first ride (400km there or there abouts to get it home) I had to throw them on a couple of times and they preformed really strongly.
I agree with you sir I have done almost done 500 miles in one day and cruise control was never once thought of bikes are for riding if I had a problem it was with my left hand using the clutch lever
this would make the Tiger 900 less interesting, for that to happen in the future, the more expensive bikes must have "something else" extra, like adaptive-cruise-control for example in the 900, then you will have normal cruise-control on the 660 :-)
@@rafaelcordoba13 I get your point but that would mean the person buying the bike would ONLY be after a triumph which is not normally the case. The Tiger 900 and the Tiger Sport 660 are very different animals. If someone was in the market to buy a bike like the Sport 660 they would be more inclined to look at the other bikes mentioned in the video like the Tracer 7 or the Versys 650 as alternatives, I'm not sure they'd be looking at the Tiger 900. The moment Yamaha or Kawasaki add that feature watch Triumph scramble to do it too.
@@stuartmoore8002 but none of the competitors in the same category of bike have cruise-control. So? You just don’t have where to go. Unless you move up a category.
@@rafaelcordoba13 yes and spend £3000 more (at least) which is probably the reason for someone to be in the market for a 660 in the first place. Like I said, the moment one of the manufacturers puts CC on their bike it will instantly steal buyers from the other ones. There are many other reasons to go up a category than just cruise control if you can afford it so I don't think it will steal sales from higher models if they put it on the 660. In my opinion it's an oversight by Triumph to exclude the cruise control (or even the choice of making it an option) and I've seen a few bike journalists, including Motobob and Michael Neeves mention its omission as a mistake by the manufacturer and I agree.
@@martinrea8548 ok, bit uncomfortable over distances. I think I prefer bigger bikes. I've now also got a blackbird and a triumph 1050 st sprint, which I prefer both these over the 660.
Also the screen is a waste off space tried two after market ones equally as shite and will not stay in position adjuster is flimsy creates a lot of wind buffeting for tall riders.
Nice to see a local review. Mine is on order from Fowlers, I get it in a couple of weeks and can't wait. I grew up on classics 50s and 60s so this is a f***ing spaceship compared to what I'm used to. I have a 78 bonnie in the garage getting some TLC so not sure what I will be on the road with first. Thanks for your review, l am feasting on all I can get at the moment! Liked and subbed!
Getting this bike this October and I'm way too excited for it. I just did a test drive this morning, with the missus as the pillion and she loved it. We've got some nasty speed breakers and potholes here in Mumbai, India and this beauty went through them without any hiccups. I'd definitely get the belly pan and the engine protectors. Not so sure about the heated grips though. The price seems to be on the upside as compared to the UK market. It comes to about 12 lakhs, about 11,500 GBP without any additions. And as always, Motobob, your reviews have been my go-to ones for a while now. Absolutely love the content and presentation. Cheers!!
I have a swingarm jack that is good for on the road chain maintenance. Ok , probably wouldn't use it for any major work but for a quick chain lube it's fine. Small and light enough to carry in panniers. Think mines called a liftstick.
The mog is always higher in the first 800 odd miles, after that it goes down. My Tridey did between 3.7 & 4.5 hete in 🇨🇭. After this Vid , looking forward to get mine, which is planned to come by end of March. Ta Bob!
I nearly brought this bike last year and thought it was a fantastic bike then stupidly road the Tiger 900 GT Pro so now i have a super fantastic bike but not so much money 😊
I still don't understand the self canceling indicators, to me it looks like: short push = indicator 3 times, longer push = you have to cancel yourself(?)
I wonder if they’ll give the same treatment to the Street Triple, to offer a better equipped, higher powered bike with some wind protection. It seems that a lot of the new mid-range, lighter bikes are seen as a budget option. Many riders of bigger bikes (like the BMW GS or Triumph Explorer) are looking for something lighter, but with comfort and performance. I, for one would be happy to pay for such a beast.
I just bought the 22 Tiger (as New) in Red just like this one. It does look as great in person as it does in the video: No special photography to make things 'shine'. This bikes "quality" in finish and appearance IS as it is shown, and for the Price (I paid 11,700 OTD) it is not exactly a 'budget' bike, but mid ranged - (it is a 660 after all) but it sits real nice and really is quite a Tidy machine. And the dealer gave me the lower Panniers tossed into the deal. The Triple engine is tried and true, and I [noticed] that the tires valve stems are at a 90 degree angle! 'smart'. And looks cool too, not to mention how much easier it is to attach the air hose! Im not getting paid anything, but I plug this one because for the class and price, this new Tiger is above the competition!
At 70 mph, it gets a little buzzy through the handlebars and footpegs. The footpegs are bare metal and would be better with some rubber. Not much room for a pillion, they tend to slide forward into the operator's seat. The instrument cluster is nice but needs a matte screen protector to cut down on the glare. Non-adjustable levers. Same price and very similar to the Versys 650, definitely look at both and pick the one you like best.
Happy with my Tiger Sport 660 but the running in is a bit of a pain. Told to keep below 4000rpm for the first 100 miles and then not to exceed 5000rpm for the next 500 miles? Can this be right?
its a great alternative to a versys 650 and tracer 7, now I want them to make a 17 inch sporty version of the 900 with all the brembo goodies as an tracer 9 competitor
FANTASTIC Review! The bike is near perfect for my needs; however, it's a bit heavy, the seat is kinda higher than I'd like, the tank could be a little bit bigger, and those painted lines on the gauge cluster are distracting. These are nitpicky things, though. It's a nice bike that I hope sells well and creates more competition. Smaller riders have been begging for bikes like this for years!
Great bike, which I will certainly try in the next few weeks. On the colors I would have dared a little more, for example with a white with the Triumph logo. The red is beautiful, but I am not convinced by the gray stickers on the tank and the front fairing.
I wonder if its possible to change the rear end of the Trident to the one from this Tiger. I love the naked bikes and not really into the height and styling of the tourers. But I love the way the Tiger has the mounting for the side cases and better support for a passenger etc. Would get rid of the horrible low wheel mounted number plate and indicators of the Trident and place them back under the rear seat. Would be an awesome mod for someone to do and would perfect the Trident 660 IMO.
Definitely favour this version over the trident. Should have cruise control though. Wouldn’t it be cool to see this chassis set up for ADV with 21/18 spoked tubeless wheels?
The omission of cruise control was a penny pinching and foolish error. Take the new Husqvarna Norden....it has quickshift and CC as standard, whereas it's an optional extra with its rivals. Sometimes, when bikes are pretty close in performance, comfort, price, it's often down to unique feature additions that tip a buyer one way ot the other.
The blue option looks to be the only option to have the colour-matched belly pan, the flash of colour down low sets off the look I feel. Not sure why they've done that.
Your story about handling and not very special parts made me think about the Honda CBR600F2 I once owned, nothing special in means of parts but it was capable of beating way more expensive bikes. It was just right :)
Really like the look of this as an alternative to my 1200gs, I’m getting older and the gs isn’t getting any lighter. I agree the red looks the best colour but £100 extra?, not bothered about cruise control as I’ve never used it on the gs. Eighty bhp would be plenty enough to lose your license what with gattsos, mobile speed cameras, speed humps etc everywhere.
I've always wondered why the front fenders are always short and allow spray all over the front of the bike. First thing I would get for my bike is a fender extender.
Gotta look closer. The back half of the fender is there, its dark in color and is like the back fender. But I am only a fair weather rider. I dont bike in the rain! like thats just not fun, anyway you look at it. :)
Thanks a lot for the continues provision of great videos and reviews. Big Fan. If you have a chance, can you review the F750GS pleaseeeeeee. I think it is a competitor to this motorbike though more expensive.
YEEEEEESSSSS!!! WELL DONE TRIUMPH! What a stunning looking bike. I absolutely want one! And best of all, they have thought of the SHORTER RIDERS, by offering a lower seat height option. BANG ON. Okay it's £150 extra and it really should be a proper zero-cost option, not an accessory, but I'd be willing to pay that. My only reservation is that Triumph should now go further and offer a factory fitted lowering kit, to lower the seat height so that people who are little above the 5' mark (including LOTS of WOMEN) can ride THIS BIKE, safely and comfortably, being able to put at least one foot down on the ground when at a standstill. SUPERB WORK Triumph. If I had 8K, I'd be straight down the dealers to pick one up (in the red, by far the best colour).
@@Art-kz6zf no i was never happy with the throttle response and the gearbox at low speed town work, even with a booster plug i had mine for nearly five years
I nearly bought a Trident here in Australia, but they restrict it here for some reason (i guess to sell more to learners.. bit pricey for learners imo), and it's illegal to unrestrict it (can cause issues in insurance etc). I wonder if they'll do the same with this...
Good review. Nice. I've had my Tiger for some months now. Pluses and minuses, I reckon. I kinda love it but then I don't. PROS? Here they are after some 1000s of kms. 1. I love the styling. Great job Triumph. I have the 'graphite'. 2. The dash is excellent. It is super bright/clear and displays more enough data. 3. There is enough power for most runs and the Tiger travels happy as Larry on the motorways. 4. The windshield is good, not great; but the adjustability is spot on. 5, Great tyres [tires (USA)] for this price-point. 6. The luggage is excellent for general work. CONS? Here they come. 1. The dash should have been hinged. It can glare depending on sunlight direction. 2. The Tiger is a fairly top heavy bike and somewhat unwieldy especially for beginner riders. 3. This is a big one for me. The gearing is odd. 1st and 2nd are too similar and 6th is more like 5.2. 4. I installed the Quickshifter. When it is happy it is fab, but it is temperamental and needs a fair push to move at times. 5. I've heard guys rave about the Triumph gearboxes but I am not impressed. Not at all. My plumber is quieter. 6. The throttle has an annoying lag. And that can create problems on the road, at times. 7. The dealbreaker for me is the comfort. I mean particularly the seating. That angular high end rear and low front with no scoop at the tank constantly forces the rider forward. This, coupled with the wide-ish form of the seat results in fatigue. After a couple of hours riding you are ready for massage time. Look at pro cyclist seats. It is not the cushioning that gives those guys the ability to ride for 8hrs full-gas. Shape gives most of the comfort not padding. The Tiger is going the journey. My mates won't look at me but I'm upgrading to the Honda 125 CBE and the 1250 GSA. Now that is comfort!
1. The hinged dash? Anything is gunna glare at any other 'sun to object' angle. (thats a continuous thing) But for the most part, it is viewable just fine. 2. Don't know what your 'definition of' "Top heavy" is? [TOP] heavy??? It is the lighter of its class, And is balanced VERY nice. Beginner? Well that depends on the person and how comfortable they feel on a bike. But the throttle mapping options, maps the bike for far less intimidating responses, and the 660 cruises easily. Not over bearing for a 'beginner'. 3. You will have to argue with Triumph about the way they 'mapped the Torque range' for this bike, but it is a 'triple' and can have a better Torque range than a twin, but I find the gearing superb and giving a wide range of torque for low speeds without having to down shift more, if you are in traffic, as the revvy triple can [due to torque] pick up speed quit nicely when needed. for 2nd, you dont need as much throttle...to get the bike going, again, given the nice rpm range for 2nd...... ya just gotta twist the throttle and dont let it intimidate you...but she will purr, if you need her too, in low gear. The gearing makes this bike a better performer than most twins. with too wide a range between low gears. if that is your concern. You dont want a wider range [between 1 and 2] if you are in traffic that is slow, other wise you would be clutching and clutching to keep the bike from stalling.... So be happy that Triumph got this Right! cheers. 4. The QS was a mistake. 5. The Tiger Gear box is typical for a middle weight. Not sure what 'you are referring too' about 'raving' unless we are once again, talking about the throttle mapping to the gear and torque ratio's in this bike which are excellent. Maybe you just prefer a slower response? 6. There is NO throttle lag. Are you sure YOU have a tiger? The throttle is quick and precise, often to the point where I have to be careful. MAYBE you have the setting for rain mode? that is set to decrease the wheel spin on wet and slick roads. There are SIX ride performance selections, out of the 'two' central modes. Each mode has three selections. 7. Again, don't know what you are talking about with the comfort. unless you just have a weirdly shaped butt? The bike and rider sit very nice, and upright. (I have a Tiger) I get planted right there, whether I chose to sit in close, or schooch my butt back a bit on the seat. Having that option to tweak your butt on a long ride is great. The Tiger seat is comfortable. But on any bike, ...."any bike", you are going to get rider fatigue after some time....same with sitting in a car for 8 hours.. Gotta stop and get out, or get off. I have had 3 other bikes, and its the same. The seat is fine, but your butt is going to get tired, like the rest of you on any extended ride. Take breaks. The body is not meant to NOT move! Hell, Id rather ride my bike than be stuck on an airliner seat for 10 hours! lol. You said it. After a couple of hours!!!! yah, stop and get off! like having to get out of the car. Who says, My car seats are dreamy after 15 hours on the road! No one! Shape or padding! its moot dude. Pro cyclists dont have rosey asses after long rides! move on. The honda is a down grade, and ya dont need a super heavy 1250? Yo are still going to take breaks. and I guarantee that when you get off the other bike, you are going to stretch! cheers :)
Yep, no cruise, no deal. I see the comments from long-time riders that writes that off. But, I've been riding for over 50 years and if you REALLY, ACTUALLY take long rides, cruise is safer, more relaxing, and after a couple of hours a necessity. I agree, JUST MAKE IT OPTIONAL! Looking forward to seeing how this does with luggage and a pillion.
If there was a bigger brother for two up and fully loaded luggage I would definitely jump ship back again to triumph. I wonder if they will do a similar model of the up and coming TE1 electric system they are testing currently.
Triumph need to do an adventure version of this Tiger 660 with a 19 or a 21 inches front wheel. I would go with a 19 inches front wheel to compete with the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT. There’s already the Aprilia Tuareg 660 to compete with the Tenere 700.
Very thorough overview, Bob. But I wish Triumph had resisted the urge to meddle with the dash. The extra lines leading to the warning lamps are really fussy and make it look like a Nat West cash machine display! Trust me, next time you need an ATM , find a Nat West one and you'll see what I mean!
Ha yes! A cash point machine! Exactly that!! I’ve seen other reviewers pick up on this, like that fella in Portugal. A quick fix, I wouldn’t be surprised to see new design for the top lens sooner rather than later…
Adding CC will require ECU unit which this doesn't have.I agree it would be great to add but it is not just an added option it would require a huge upgrade with the ECU incorporated. I do think from a safety point I would pay extra for it but I have the money too so they might be after entry level people with this price .Maybe like the Rally upgrade on 900 have an upgrade 660 that would work .
Great review as always. Just a plea, you are clearly pretty tech savvy and you say the Triumph App is pretty good (for this and other Triumphs) - but as a new Tiger 900 owner, I am not getting along with the Navigation part of the tech pack and cannot find a comprehensive/decent ''How to'' video. I am sure there are thousands of us out there who would love to see a video of how to set up or ''programme'' the navigation for a normal leisure ride. My main issue is that if you want to go on a ride, I simply can't seem to get it to have a destination, then a number of way points or ''vias''. As an example I went on a ride in the Derbyshire Peaks and wanted to follow a circular route, but could not programme something in that would point me to Hathersage, Bakewell, Hope, Glossop then back to Hathersage.... I have spent some time with it and could not make that work, so hugely frustrating, as I got the GT Pro for that kind of thing. Any pointers would be great, as I am now regretting paying the extra....
@@winterbreed Thanks - thought that might be the case. It's as if the folk at Triumph never really considered how riders would use the App for planning and going on an actual ride. Rather disappointing to say the least.
@@kevinpick194 very much agree. I am consider myself very tech savy as well. Worked 4 years at apple, have been jailbreaking and writing basic code. So yes i was having the same expectations as you. I find it very weird they base their maps on google maps, but does not support the 'added stops', i went with an evotech quadlock mount, and quadlock vibration dampner and wireless charger. Works great to have google maps above the dash :)
I use Calimoto for nav and its functionality. But waypoints can be done on the Triumph App nav: Input destination first (same as start point if wanting circular route), then press ‘+’ for each waypoint. They’ll appear as A,B,C etc. It’s basic, but doable.
I love this bike and was definitely going to buy one but when they said there was no cruise control option that killed it. I like long rides so cruise control is a must and being of the older generation I wanted a smaller capacity engine, the power of the 660 is more than enough for me. Without doubt it will sell well but I will not be one of the buyers unfortunately.
Agreed. I understand that the competition does not have cruise either, but if Triumph had included it on this bike, I would not even consider the competition. I think Triumph missed their opportunity at a knockout blow to their competition.
I am 39 years old.I had almost 20 bikes till today and never i had cruise control..I dont unterstand why its so important in a mid range category..I mean its good to have it but not to buy a very good bike for this reason?Come on
Must say that this thing looks ridiculously good. It's out of my budget at the moment (had to move twice this year, that gets way too expensive...) but... maybe after some more saving up in another year or two I might have a look at one of these. Seems to do what I'd want it to, looks great, sounds great, and I've had fun on a 3 cilinder of theirs on the Trident last spring.
I think this bike will be huge for triumph, it looks really good I’m seriously thinking of getting one, going to try one at the London bike show at the weekend,
Loved this review, excellent work. I am seriously considering this bike as I suffer from lower back issues and I believe a lighter bike than my current BMW R1250RS may extend my riding life at least a little. I am 6 foot 2 and weigh 104kg. Will this bike work for a bloke my size? I do not tour anymore, but still want to commute and do some weekend blasts.
I really like your videos. You do a real good job! I am thinking about buying one of these for commuting. But I would also like to do riding on the back roads. I don't see the correct tires for dirt. I guess I could switch the tires out. I am talking gravel roads not trails and jumps. What do you think?
great review. I love this bike. I drive a 2010 street triple and with age , I am looking at something more comfortable, but still light and nimble enough. A tracer 900 ticks a lot of boxes , but stylewise they drifted away from what I find atractive. This tiger 660 would be a step back powerwise and since I am a 90kg big guy, I actually prefer my bike a little more powerfull ( like the tracer 9), So , it would be great if this tiger styling would be launched in a triple engine around the 120hp mark
I couldn't agree more. I ride a Tiger 1050 and love the styling, this styling on a Tiger 900 would be superb. I'm 6' tall and the smaller capacity bikes are just somewhat undersized for me.
2.19 … is it a 120 degree crank same as the Tiger 800, or the X Plane (T Crank / 240 / character, vibey whatever!?) like a Tiger 900 ??? I would appreciate answer / input from owners as I’m looking at one. Loved my tiger 8 back in 2011, not sure about T Crank setup, I LOVED the 120 degree screamer. Turbine like, jet fighter feel 🤣👍
As it shares so much with the Trident, calling it a Tiger must be down to marketing. Trident ‘F’ or Trident ‘Tour’ would have made more sense (to me at least)! Looks a decent bike for the money, but omitting cruise control is a poor decision. Looking forward to a review when you get the press bike.
There was a tiger sport 1050 the tiger sport 850 doesn't really fit properly. (This 660 does except only having 80hp) I thought all the sport ones would have 17" wheels and higher power than the adventure tigers. With road (cast wheels) and XC (wire wheel) version's.
This is a brilliant bike. I’m over the moon with mine. I suspect for 99% of riders it ticks most boxes. Great triple engine , silky smooth, and more than adequate power, extremely comfortable, good space for a passenger, and very peppy for weekend fun - and a great tourer without having to deal with the mass and size and weight of other options - some of which are big old busses. Great quality finish and the ride quality is fantastic - and I’ve owned BMW , Honda and Suzuki. The price is a complete bonus - and with a few add ons heated grips and spot lights and luggage and you have a very very affordable sporty tourer that’s also fun for weekend blasts.
Can’t fault it for price - you get a lot of capability.
I got one grand off the MSRP on my new 2022 Tiger and they gave me the side panniers!
Brilliant, straightforward review, that covers all the important aspects, with out any BS. Thanks. I ride a CB500X and this seems like a logical next step for me.
Nice to see that you are 'coming around'... :)
I just picked mine up yesterday (In red) am in love with it already. I don't mind that it doesn't have cruise control as I got it to ride it (personal preference I guess) The engine and power delivery is so smooth and the bike feels so light and nimble. I was blown away. You spoke on the brakes as well, I have to say on my first ride (400km there or there abouts to get it home) I had to throw them on a couple of times and they preformed really strongly.
I agree with you sir I have done almost done 500 miles in one day and cruise control was never once thought of bikes are for riding if I had a problem it was with my left hand using the clutch lever
@@thomasclarke4223 I don't even use cruise control in the car on the motorway I just can't stand it, i prefer to be in complete control all the time.
It's just impressive how affordable a brand new bike is for you guys!
Here in Brazil, it's almost 60K!
Great review btw!
Lovely bike, just wish it had cruise control. I know it would add cost but with a ride by wire throttle it surely can't be that much.
this would make the Tiger 900 less interesting, for that to happen in the future, the more expensive bikes must have "something else" extra, like adaptive-cruise-control for example in the 900, then you will have normal cruise-control on the 660 :-)
@@rafaelcordoba13 I get your point but that would mean the person buying the bike would ONLY be after a triumph which is not normally the case. The Tiger 900 and the Tiger Sport 660 are very different animals. If someone was in the market to buy a bike like the Sport 660 they would be more inclined to look at the other bikes mentioned in the video like the Tracer 7 or the Versys 650 as alternatives, I'm not sure they'd be looking at the Tiger 900. The moment Yamaha or Kawasaki add that feature watch Triumph scramble to do it too.
@@stuartmoore8002 but none of the competitors in the same category of bike have cruise-control. So? You just don’t have where to go. Unless you move up a category.
@@rafaelcordoba13 yes and spend £3000 more (at least) which is probably the reason for someone to be in the market for a 660 in the first place. Like I said, the moment one of the manufacturers puts CC on their bike it will instantly steal buyers from the other ones. There are many other reasons to go up a category than just cruise control if you can afford it so I don't think it will steal sales from higher models if they put it on the 660. In my opinion it's an oversight by Triumph to exclude the cruise control (or even the choice of making it an option) and I've seen a few bike journalists, including Motobob and Michael Neeves mention its omission as a mistake by the manufacturer and I agree.
Yep, cruise did not have to come standard. They missed an opportunity by not even offering it as an option...
Agree! Triples are the sweet spot between a in line 4 snd Parallel twin. Almost as smooth as a V4 but with more character and less complexity.
Yes, that Goldilocks spot for the middle weight!
Can’t stop staring at the lights in your studio… Absolutely gorgeous
Passed my test yesterday, drove to my nearest dealer 40 miles away in Stoke this morning. Being delivered a week on Monday.😊
How have you gotten on with it since then?
@@martinrea8548 ok, bit uncomfortable over distances. I think I prefer bigger bikes. I've now also got a blackbird and a triumph 1050 st sprint, which I prefer both these over the 660.
Also the screen is a waste off space tried two after market ones equally as shite and will not stay in position adjuster is flimsy creates a lot of wind buffeting for tall riders.
@@martinrea8548 Can't seem to stop the panniers or top box rattling on roughish road's.
Nice to see a local review. Mine is on order from Fowlers, I get it in a couple of weeks and can't wait. I grew up on classics 50s and 60s so this is a f***ing spaceship compared to what I'm used to. I have a 78 bonnie in the garage getting some TLC so not sure what I will be on the road with first. Thanks for your review, l am feasting on all I can get at the moment! Liked and subbed!
I got the Tiger..... Love it!!!!!!!!
Nice bike, great review, and I agree that for a sport tourer, cruise control should be available.
As should a main stand.
Getting this bike this October and I'm way too excited for it. I just did a test drive this morning, with the missus as the pillion and she loved it. We've got some nasty speed breakers and potholes here in Mumbai, India and this beauty went through them without any hiccups. I'd definitely get the belly pan and the engine protectors. Not so sure about the heated grips though. The price seems to be on the upside as compared to the UK market. It comes to about 12 lakhs, about 11,500 GBP without any additions.
And as always, Motobob, your reviews have been my go-to ones for a while now. Absolutely love the content and presentation.
Cheers!!
Finally got to test ride one on the weekend. I can 100% agree with both pros and cons. It’s a very versatile bike.
No mention of lack of centre stand,essential for chain/brake maintenance I think.
Bikes don't come with them anymore really, you have to buy seperately
@@spaghettilegs9882 Don't think it comes even as an option on this bike.
I have a swingarm jack that is good for on the road chain maintenance. Ok , probably wouldn't use it for any major work but for a quick chain lube it's fine. Small and light enough to carry in panniers. Think mines called a liftstick.
The T7 comes with a centre stand …
@@davidhall39 it’s not an option with this bike, as the exhaust is in the way to meet euro 5 regs. Paddock stand only option.
The studio looks cool.🔥👍👍
Specialy that light fixture ...
The mog is always higher in the first 800 odd miles, after that it goes down. My Tridey did between 3.7 & 4.5 hete in 🇨🇭. After this Vid , looking forward to get mine, which is planned to come by end of March. Ta Bob!
I nearly brought this bike last year and thought it was a fantastic bike then stupidly road the Tiger 900 GT Pro so now i have a super fantastic bike but not so much money 😊
Bob... that studio... DAMNNNNNN! Great video as always!
I’ve been waiting for this motobob, thank you
I’m a fan from the Philippines 🇵🇭
I still don't understand the self canceling indicators, to me it looks like: short push = indicator 3 times, longer push = you have to cancel yourself(?)
Longer push cancels after 8 seconds and 65 meters. So you might cancel yourself earlier, but it does cancel eventually
@@motobob thank you
Brilliant!! The best report, as always! Thanks
I wonder if they’ll give the same treatment to the Street Triple, to offer a better equipped, higher powered bike with some wind protection. It seems that a lot of the new mid-range, lighter bikes are seen as a budget option. Many riders of bigger bikes (like the BMW GS or Triumph Explorer) are looking for something lighter, but with comfort and performance. I, for one would be happy to pay for such a beast.
I just bought the 22 Tiger (as New) in Red just like this one. It does look as great in person as it does in the video: No special photography to make things 'shine'. This bikes "quality" in finish and appearance IS as it is shown, and for the Price (I paid 11,700 OTD) it is not exactly a 'budget' bike, but mid ranged - (it is a 660 after all) but it sits real nice and really is quite a Tidy machine. And the dealer gave me the lower Panniers tossed into the deal. The Triple engine is tried and true, and I [noticed] that the tires valve stems are at a 90 degree angle! 'smart'. And looks cool too, not to mention how much easier it is to attach the air hose! Im not getting paid anything, but I plug this one because for the class and price, this new Tiger is above the competition!
At 70 mph, it gets a little buzzy through the handlebars and footpegs. The footpegs are bare metal and would be better with some rubber. Not much room for a pillion, they tend to slide forward into the operator's seat. The instrument cluster is nice but needs a matte screen protector to cut down on the glare. Non-adjustable levers. Same price and very similar to the Versys 650, definitely look at both and pick the one you like best.
Happy with my Tiger Sport 660 but the running in is a bit of a pain. Told to keep below 4000rpm for the first 100 miles and then not to exceed 5000rpm for the next 500 miles? Can this be right?
About to purchase mine in the next month or so. Can’t wait. First time rider! Awesome review
Awesome review…. I’m buying one!
its a great alternative to a versys 650 and tracer 7, now I want them to make a 17 inch sporty version of the 900 with all the brembo goodies as an tracer 9 competitor
I think the tiger 850 sport should have had 17" wheels. And more power to put the sport back into sport. Tracer makes 115hp with less cc.
FANTASTIC Review! The bike is near perfect for my needs; however, it's a bit heavy, the seat is kinda higher than I'd like, the tank could be a little bit bigger, and those painted lines on the gauge cluster are distracting. These are nitpicky things, though. It's a nice bike that I hope sells well and creates more competition. Smaller riders have been begging for bikes like this for years!
This will probably sound weird, but my favorite paint is still the Triumph "camo".
Tried one Saturday ! Grey one for me !
Just bought one today and it's my favorite color blue 🔵
But why do they stick such a short front mudguard on it? Does it never rain in England?
Great info MB! I reckon it’ll sell like hot cakes! Triumph on to a winner🥇🔥
I bought my new blue one yesterday.
I like the discreet windshield. Perfect for someone who likes naked bikes but wants some winter protection on highway rides.
Lovely bike and a brilliantly thorough and informative review.
I have one on order in Lucern Blue!!! Thanks for the review!
The Bloody Red ….. Is Bloody Beautiful !
Great 🎉Review Mate !!!!
Cheers 🍻
Great bike, which I will certainly try in the next few weeks. On the colors I would have dared a little more, for example with a white with the Triumph logo. The red is beautiful, but I am not convinced by the gray stickers on the tank and the front fairing.
Great review, some good features for the price. Loving the new studio too - looking trick 👍🏻
Get mine next week! Can't wait.
I’ve got a 2011 tiger 1050. This l like it’s younger brother. Wish they kept the tiger 1050 sport though. All rounder.
Steel braided hoses?
Yes, top quality! and more durable. but if you want crap, look at another brand of bike!
I wonder if its possible to change the rear end of the Trident to the one from this Tiger. I love the naked bikes and not really into the height and styling of the tourers. But I love the way the Tiger has the mounting for the side cases and better support for a passenger etc. Would get rid of the horrible low wheel mounted number plate and indicators of the Trident and place them back under the rear seat.
Would be an awesome mod for someone to do and would perfect the Trident 660 IMO.
Definitely the red colour looks great. Like the style, hoping to test ride later in the year
Definitely favour this version over the trident. Should have cruise control though. Wouldn’t it be cool to see this chassis set up for ADV with 21/18 spoked tubeless wheels?
The omission of cruise control was a penny pinching and foolish error. Take the new Husqvarna Norden....it has quickshift and CC as standard, whereas it's an optional extra with its rivals. Sometimes, when bikes are pretty close in performance, comfort, price, it's often down to unique feature additions that tip a buyer one way ot the other.
Norden costs £4k more. Different category of bikes. 🤔
@@bobz1736its not different category….
@@VinnigsSpinTheBlockBut 4k more !
Unless it's reactive cruise control (expensive) it would kill you anyway. Even then, only really any use with an auto transmission.
The blue option looks to be the only option to have the colour-matched belly pan, the flash of colour down low sets off the look I feel. Not sure why they've done that.
Your story about handling and not very special parts made me think about the Honda CBR600F2 I once owned, nothing special in means of parts but it was capable of beating way more expensive bikes. It was just right :)
Mine is on order!! Also moved over from Trident. Can’t wait for that “proper good fun” 😆👍
Really like the look of this as an alternative to my 1200gs, I’m getting older and the gs isn’t getting any lighter. I agree the red looks the best colour but £100 extra?, not bothered about cruise control as I’ve never used it on the gs. Eighty bhp would be plenty enough to lose your license what with gattsos, mobile speed cameras, speed humps etc everywhere.
I've always wondered why the front fenders are always short and allow spray all over the front of the bike. First thing I would get for my bike is a fender extender.
Gotta look closer. The back half of the fender is there, its dark in color and is like the back fender. But I am only a fair weather rider. I dont bike in the rain! like thats just not fun, anyway you look at it. :)
I pick up mine in a month and cant wait.
Thanks a lot for the continues provision of great videos and reviews. Big Fan.
If you have a chance, can you review the F750GS pleaseeeeeee. I think it is a competitor to this motorbike though more expensive.
At least it has cruise control.
Cool overhead lighting rig but the reflections distort the lines of the bike.
Great look at the bike and great video too. Got mine on order (and yeah, in Red too)!
YEEEEEESSSSS!!! WELL DONE TRIUMPH! What a stunning looking bike. I absolutely want one! And best of all, they have thought of the SHORTER RIDERS, by offering a lower seat height option. BANG ON. Okay it's £150 extra and it really should be a proper zero-cost option, not an accessory, but I'd be willing to pay that. My only reservation is that Triumph should now go further and offer a factory fitted lowering kit, to lower the seat height so that people who are little above the 5' mark (including LOTS of WOMEN) can ride THIS BIKE, safely and comfortably, being able to put at least one foot down on the ground when at a standstill. SUPERB WORK Triumph. If I had 8K, I'd be straight down the dealers to pick one up (in the red, by far the best colour).
love this bike so smooth in town and on the motorway just come back from a test ride and bought one, traded in my MT09 tracer
Isn't Tracer 9 smooth?
@@Art-kz6zf no i was never happy with the throttle response and the gearbox at low speed town work, even with a booster plug i had mine for nearly five years
Honestly I want this bike so much but no cruise control might kill it, doing long distance while holding the throttle can get so tiresome
Tiresome ? .. maybe just take a bus , or call a cab ?
I nearly bought a Trident here in Australia, but they restrict it here for some reason (i guess to sell more to learners.. bit pricey for learners imo), and it's illegal to unrestrict it (can cause issues in insurance etc). I wonder if they'll do the same with this...
Ground Clearance ?
Great looking bike. Can't say that about too many them today. Does everything I want at a fair price.
Good review. Nice.
I've had my Tiger for some months now. Pluses and minuses, I reckon. I kinda love it but then I don't.
PROS? Here they are after some 1000s of kms.
1. I love the styling. Great job Triumph. I have the 'graphite'.
2. The dash is excellent. It is super bright/clear and displays more enough data.
3. There is enough power for most runs and the Tiger travels happy as Larry on the motorways.
4. The windshield is good, not great; but the adjustability is spot on.
5, Great tyres [tires (USA)] for this price-point.
6. The luggage is excellent for general work.
CONS? Here they come.
1. The dash should have been hinged. It can glare depending on sunlight direction.
2. The Tiger is a fairly top heavy bike and somewhat unwieldy especially for beginner riders.
3. This is a big one for me. The gearing is odd. 1st and 2nd are too similar and 6th is more like 5.2.
4. I installed the Quickshifter. When it is happy it is fab, but it is temperamental and needs a fair push to move at times.
5. I've heard guys rave about the Triumph gearboxes but I am not impressed. Not at all. My plumber is quieter.
6. The throttle has an annoying lag. And that can create problems on the road, at times.
7. The dealbreaker for me is the comfort. I mean particularly the seating. That angular high end rear and low front with no scoop at the tank constantly forces the rider forward. This, coupled with the wide-ish form of the seat results in fatigue. After a couple of hours riding you are ready for massage time. Look at pro cyclist seats. It is not the cushioning that gives those guys the ability to ride for 8hrs full-gas. Shape gives most of the comfort not padding.
The Tiger is going the journey. My mates won't look at me but I'm upgrading to the Honda 125 CBE and the 1250 GSA.
Now that is comfort!
1. The hinged dash? Anything is gunna glare at any other 'sun to object' angle. (thats a continuous thing) But for the most part, it is viewable just fine.
2. Don't know what your 'definition of' "Top heavy" is? [TOP] heavy??? It is the lighter of its class, And is balanced VERY nice. Beginner? Well that depends on the person and how comfortable they feel on a bike. But the throttle mapping options, maps the bike for far less intimidating responses, and the 660 cruises easily. Not over bearing for a 'beginner'.
3. You will have to argue with Triumph about the way they 'mapped the Torque range' for this bike, but it is a 'triple' and can have a better Torque range than a twin, but I find the gearing superb and giving a wide range of torque for low speeds without having to down shift more, if you are in traffic, as the revvy triple can [due to torque] pick up speed quit nicely when needed. for 2nd, you dont need as much throttle...to get the bike going, again, given the nice rpm range for 2nd...... ya just gotta twist the throttle and dont let it intimidate you...but she will purr, if you need her too, in low gear. The gearing makes this bike a better performer than most twins. with too wide a range between low gears. if that is your concern. You dont want a wider range [between 1 and 2] if you are in traffic that is slow, other wise you would be clutching and clutching to keep the bike from stalling.... So be happy that Triumph got this Right! cheers.
4. The QS was a mistake.
5. The Tiger Gear box is typical for a middle weight. Not sure what 'you are referring too' about 'raving' unless we are once again, talking about the throttle mapping to the gear and torque ratio's in this bike which are excellent. Maybe you just prefer a slower response?
6. There is NO throttle lag. Are you sure YOU have a tiger? The throttle is quick and precise, often to the point where I have to be careful. MAYBE you have the setting for rain mode? that is set to decrease the wheel spin on wet and slick roads. There are SIX ride performance selections, out of the 'two' central modes. Each mode has three selections.
7. Again, don't know what you are talking about with the comfort. unless you just have a weirdly shaped butt? The bike and rider sit very nice, and upright. (I have a Tiger) I get planted right there, whether I chose to sit in close, or schooch my butt back a bit on the seat. Having that option to tweak your butt on a long ride is great. The Tiger seat is comfortable. But on any bike, ...."any bike", you are going to get rider fatigue after some time....same with sitting in a car for 8 hours.. Gotta stop and get out, or get off. I have had 3 other bikes, and its the same. The seat is fine, but your butt is going to get tired, like the rest of you on any extended ride. Take breaks. The body is not meant to NOT move! Hell, Id rather ride my bike than be stuck on an airliner seat for 10 hours! lol. You said it. After a couple of hours!!!! yah, stop and get off! like having to get out of the car. Who says, My car seats are dreamy after 15 hours on the road! No one! Shape or padding! its moot dude. Pro cyclists dont have rosey asses after long rides! move on. The honda is a down grade, and ya dont need a super heavy 1250? Yo are still going to take breaks. and I guarantee that when you get off the other bike, you are going to stretch! cheers :)
I don’t like That black background LCD screen. Prefer white so it’s easier to see for my aging eyes. Can the color scheme be changed?
The Revzilla folks were big fans of the 660 in their Daily Rider series as well.
Yep, no cruise, no deal. I see the comments from long-time riders that writes that off. But, I've been riding for over 50 years and if you REALLY, ACTUALLY take long rides, cruise is safer, more relaxing, and after a couple of hours a necessity. I agree, JUST MAKE IT OPTIONAL! Looking forward to seeing how this does with luggage and a pillion.
For £1 you can buy a plastic accessory that acts exactly as cc.
Can you turn off all the modes and get a snapper throttle on the tiger...I want more if a canyon carver but I'm prolly too big fir the trident
If there was a bigger brother for two up and fully loaded luggage I would definitely jump ship back again to triumph. I wonder if they will do a similar model of the up and coming TE1 electric system they are testing currently.
Triumph need to do an adventure version of this Tiger 660 with a 19 or a 21 inches front wheel. I would go with a 19 inches front wheel to compete with the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT.
There’s already the Aprilia Tuareg 660 to compete with the Tenere 700.
A great review, it looks like a good option. Sadly, we will only get the restricted version (LAMS/A2) in Australia for some bizarre reason!
That’s because of the lazy importers who won’t bring in their full line up unless each variant sells volume
Spot on review!
How to decide Moving on From RE Thunderbird 350 (India)? Another excellent choice. Big question now Trident or Tiger 660 as my Next bike?
Very thorough overview, Bob. But I wish Triumph had resisted the urge to meddle with the dash. The extra lines leading to the warning lamps are really fussy and make it look like a Nat West cash machine display! Trust me, next time you need an ATM , find a Nat West one and you'll see what I mean!
Ha yes! A cash point machine! Exactly that!! I’ve seen other reviewers pick up on this, like that fella in Portugal. A quick fix, I wouldn’t be surprised to see new design for the top lens sooner rather than later…
@@dennisbuckley You must be referring to Rocket Man. He didn't like the dash design change either.
As always great vlog......👍
Adding CC will require ECU unit which this doesn't have.I agree it would be great to add but it is not just an added option it would require a huge upgrade with the ECU incorporated. I do think from a safety point I would pay extra for it but I have the money too so they might be after entry level people with this price .Maybe like the Rally upgrade on 900 have an upgrade 660 that would work .
Great review as always. Just a plea, you are clearly pretty tech savvy and you say the Triumph App is pretty good (for this and other Triumphs) - but as a new Tiger 900 owner, I am not getting along with the Navigation part of the tech pack and cannot find a comprehensive/decent ''How to'' video. I am sure there are thousands of us out there who would love to see a video of how to set up or ''programme'' the navigation for a normal leisure ride. My main issue is that if you want to go on a ride, I simply can't seem to get it to have a destination, then a number of way points or ''vias''. As an example I went on a ride in the Derbyshire Peaks and wanted to follow a circular route, but could not programme something in that would point me to Hathersage, Bakewell, Hope, Glossop then back to Hathersage.... I have spent some time with it and could not make that work, so hugely frustrating, as I got the GT Pro for that kind of thing.
Any pointers would be great, as I am now regretting paying the extra....
Wont be able to get the waypoints at all mate. Ive had my 900 for almost two years. Zero chance of getting points in. Imo its rubbish
@@winterbreed Thanks - thought that might be the case. It's as if the folk at Triumph never really considered how riders would use the App for planning and going on an actual ride. Rather disappointing to say the least.
@@kevinpick194 very much agree. I am consider myself very tech savy as well. Worked 4 years at apple, have been jailbreaking and writing basic code. So yes i was having the same expectations as you. I find it very weird they base their maps on google maps, but does not support the 'added stops', i went with an evotech quadlock mount, and quadlock vibration dampner and wireless charger. Works great to have google maps above the dash :)
I use Calimoto for nav and its functionality. But waypoints can be done on the Triumph App nav: Input destination first (same as start point if wanting circular route), then press ‘+’ for each waypoint. They’ll appear as A,B,C etc. It’s basic, but doable.
@@Sprig55 hey u are absolutely correct. This was not there a year ago 🤣👍 cheers mate! Might have to go back and fiddle with it!
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Nice one Bob !
Absolutely love it... in blue for me 😎
I love this bike and was definitely going to buy one but when they said there was no cruise control option that killed it. I like long rides so cruise control is a must and being of the older generation I wanted a smaller capacity engine, the power of the 660 is more than enough for me. Without doubt it will sell well but I will not be one of the buyers unfortunately.
Agreed. I understand that the competition does not have cruise either, but if Triumph had included it on this bike, I would not even consider the competition. I think Triumph missed their opportunity at a knockout blow to their competition.
You can buy a simple bar clamp cruise control aftermarket? Not the bells and whistles type, but it works.
@@Desmo904 isn't that a little unsafe? How do you disengage it? Is it a long process?
@@MattiaBiggMattGentile it's literally a little plastic grip that holds the throttle grip. Usually they are very easy to disengage.
I am 39 years old.I had almost 20 bikes till today and never i had cruise control..I dont unterstand why its so important in a mid range category..I mean its good to have it but not to buy a very good bike for this reason?Come on
How does the suspension compare to the 660. Do they have equal fork and shock travel. I thinking between the two.
Really needs a lean angle 6 axis IMU for me to feel more confident on the roads up here on the Moors.
Must say that this thing looks ridiculously good. It's out of my budget at the moment (had to move twice this year, that gets way too expensive...) but... maybe after some more saving up in another year or two I might have a look at one of these. Seems to do what I'd want it to, looks great, sounds great, and I've had fun on a 3 cilinder of theirs on the Trident last spring.
wow thats a nice looking bike.
I think this bike will be huge for triumph, it looks really good I’m seriously thinking of getting one, going to try one at the London bike show at the weekend,
Nice bike - fills a lot of needs and looks great in red. Triples are great natch.
What's that little dial in the centre of the handlebars? Thanks for this nice presentation
I’m about to purchase my next bike. It’s between this Tiger 660 and the Tiger 850 sport. I’m leaning towards the 850 sport as I’m 6”2 tall.
Loved this review, excellent work. I am seriously considering this bike as I suffer from lower back issues and I believe a lighter bike than my current BMW R1250RS may extend my riding life at least a little. I am 6 foot 2 and weigh 104kg. Will this bike work for a bloke my size? I do not tour anymore, but still want to commute and do some weekend blasts.
When will you ride Ducati Monster 937, great review by the way keep up this level of videos. Greetings from Slovenia.
thank you for the review. I would be interested in your opinion of the cost of the add ons. They seem very expensive
Does anyone know if there's a low version for small riders? My other half would love this but she's tiny!
Low seat option for £150 gives you -25mm so 810mm seat height
@@motobob amazing, thanks for the info and reply. Great review as per usual 😁
I really like your videos. You do a real good job! I am thinking about buying one of these for commuting. But I would also like to do riding on the back roads. I don't see the correct tires for dirt. I guess I could switch the tires out. I am talking gravel roads not trails and jumps. What do you think?
Good day sir, what is the TS660 fuel consumption? Thanks.
Triumph have nailed it again!
great review. I love this bike. I drive a 2010 street triple and with age , I am looking at something more comfortable, but still light and nimble enough. A tracer 900 ticks a lot of boxes , but stylewise they drifted away from what I find atractive. This tiger 660 would be a step back powerwise and since I am a 90kg big guy, I actually prefer my bike a little more powerfull ( like the tracer 9), So , it would be great if this tiger styling would be launched in a triple engine around the 120hp mark
I couldn't agree more. I ride a Tiger 1050 and love the styling, this styling on a Tiger 900 would be superb. I'm 6' tall and the smaller capacity bikes are just somewhat undersized for me.
Consider the Tiger 800xc
from your experience, which is the better navigator? the beeline or the built in navigator on triumph?
Can you do a comparision of Tiger 660 with Tracer 7?
Nice studio. Will you do a tour video?
2.19 … is it a 120 degree crank same as the Tiger 800, or the X Plane (T Crank / 240 / character, vibey whatever!?) like a Tiger 900 ??? I would appreciate answer / input from owners as I’m looking at one. Loved my tiger 8 back in 2011, not sure about T Crank setup, I LOVED the 120 degree screamer. Turbine like, jet fighter feel 🤣👍
As it shares so much with the Trident, calling it a Tiger must be down to marketing. Trident ‘F’ or Trident ‘Tour’ would have made more sense (to me at least)! Looks a decent bike for the money, but omitting cruise control is a poor decision. Looking forward to a review when you get the press bike.
There was a tiger sport 1050 the tiger sport 850 doesn't really fit properly. (This 660 does except only having 80hp) I thought all the sport ones would have 17" wheels and higher power than the adventure tigers. With road (cast wheels) and XC (wire wheel) version's.
picked the gray. nice review!