The Triumph Trident 660 is PERFECT Except... (Full Review)

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[SwiftKickComputers]

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.

[carkdonwah]

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.

[larsgibsonsmelker]

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!

[Remymoto]

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.

[Keropodium]

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.

[jerryboettcher]

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.

[davidperry]

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!

[cbglassiii]

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.

[maximus]

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

[jshumphress]

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.

[suowner]

i'm gonna say it... the music choices extraordinary! great sound track for talking about the peacefulness of riding

[tridentyyz]

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.

[goatboyhicks]

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

[michaelmcclendon]

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

[bradmccanna]

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.

[davexs]

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 YouTube 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

[Gunne.r]

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.

[stephenjones]

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!

[SrikanthPRABHA]

I’m not sure where you filmed the video but those roads, the blue sky giving a nice weekend feel.

[shawnofthedead]

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!