Triumph Trident 660 Review. The final verdict. The Gods have spoken! Good or Bad? Odin speaks out!
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- Опубликовано: 7 мар 2021
- We review the new 2021 Triumph Trident 660 motorcycle.
Is it good or bad?
Are you confused about what it's like?
We give the final verdict!
We look at the engine, power, torque, gears, exhaust sound, handling, suspension, rake & trail, wheelbase, fuel economy, acceleration, braking, styling seating and riding position and more!
How is it for taller riders above 6 foot?
How is it for shorter riders?
A2 Licence 'kit' available!
Is it too fast or too tame?
We test it on the real British roads (rubbish ones!).
In this video the Ol' Man is wearing the Bell 2020 Street Qualifier DLX MIPS Helmet in Breadwinner Black & White www.bellhelmets.co.uk/street/...
And Goldtop Leather Gloves www.goldtop.co.uk/gloves 
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The kind of people that think that this motorcycle isn’t fast enough, are the sort of people that shouldn’t be on public roads, and riding motorcycles.
Beautiful Triumph, and great review...👌🇨🇦✌️😎
Yes agreed. Nobody needs to ho faster than this on public roads in all honesty 👍🏼👍🏼
First time I am watching this channel and I love how the presentation is done with a father/son set up. Love it.
Thanks Kero. Please check out our other videos and don’t forget to subscribe 👍🏼👍🏼
I'm a new subscriber because of the father and son concept, my dad and I are pretty close. Videos look well taken also.
@@jafo4u508 thanks buddy! Welcome aboard 💯
You got a new sub! love the presentation style! especially the random nature shots for fraction of a second!
Thanks buddy and welcome aboard 💯
I have had my eye on the Trident for ages and thinking of it as my first bike. I have watched every review I could find, but this is by far the best. Hardly anyone talks of the seating for a pillion for example which is a key consideration for me. Thank you and well done.
This is the review I've been waiting on. I actually trust your opinions over some others, as the both of you seem far less biased in your reviews. Now all that is left is to give one a try and see if it can convince me to part with some of my money. Thanks for a great review, especially the beautiful location. Some splendid looking country you chaps have. Good day.
Thanks buddy! Yes definitely have a testride! Yes it’s pretty round here! 👍🏼👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Olney area,great roads for bikers and a Harley dealership meeting point as well.
Great Review! Just ordered one, same paint job as the one tested, so really pleased to see it on the road.
Awesome! Thanks buddy
Good to see you let us hear the sound of the bike, without talking over it, like many do. Thanks
Thanks Jason. Yes exactly! 👍🏼
Watching your channel for the first time and loved it. 51st birthday’s coming up and gonna gift myself this bike after watching your great review
Glad you enjoyed the video! Welcome to the channel. And what a great birthday present 👌🏻
What I always like about your reviews is that you know which way the throttle works and are not scared to turn it !!!
Ahh OK thanks! 👍🏼👍🏼
Great video, thanks guys! You've helped me reach my decision to buy one!
Great review, just test rode one this morning and loved it. Im 5 10 and heavy set but felt like a smooth ride. At 75 and over on faster roads without a windshield this will pull you back. Probably a good first modification to get.
This is one the best reviews of this bike and is spot on, every bit. I own this (exact color too!) in Bengalore. Regarding the ground clearance, this bike would scrape any badly constructed speed bumps. I ride solo, and I'm on the heavier side. I stand on the pegs to avoid scraping the underbelly. Also, the minute quirk regarding the seat height, when the bike was new I had to tiptoe. But as the suspension worn in, now I'm able to flat foot. When I test rode it, I was fully able to flat foot, but was shocked that my new bike (with same preload settings I wasn't able to initially).
Also the suspension initially felt stiff and had softened over time. I have so far done 700kms on it. It's just a month old. I'm 5'7. I absolutely love how it handles. This bike is my everyday commute.
It doesn't really grab attention in the streets and in the parking lot. But when you are above 5k RPM ppl definitely notice a big bike on coming. Hope this helps.
I've watched several reviews of this bike and agree with others that this particular review was outstanding. And those country lanes are gorgeous!
Enjoyed your review. I've not ridden for over 10 years when I had a Street triple 675. I've bought a trident yesterday and take delivery next week.
Right on!
G'day from Australia 🇦🇺 just wana Thank you guys so much for yet another great review. I can't wait to save up for this bike! Cheers lads
Thanks buddy! Hopefully you won’t have to wait too long 👍🏼
Love the review from my friends across the pond. Keep up the good work gents!!
Thanks buddy 👍🏼
Finally I found reviewers who let us hear and ENJOY the sound of the engine instead of killing the enjoyment with ennoying music !
You have a new fan.
Welcome aboard Roeland! We’re glad you found us! 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank u for the review! My favorite sounding bike for sure!
Thanks buddy! Yes it does sound nice indeed 👍🏼
New to your channel. Can't wait for it to launch here in India by end of this month. Test ride it and then probably book it. Quality review guys! Thanks!
Welcome my friend! Awesome! Thank you 👍🏼
A beautiful bike, great graphics on the tank. Unsure about those kneepads tho. Great review, as usual.
Thanks bud. Yes it’s much better looking in reality than we thought it would be
Love your format of review.👍
Thanks buddy! 👍🏼
Great review, all the relevant info.... thanks ❤️
Thanks Martine 💯👍🏼
Thank you from India. Another reason for India being a motorcycling country is the weather, you can bike all year round in most of the parts of the country. And the country roads are beautiful for biking.
Another great review . I received my hoodie and t-shirt that I ordered from you the other day. Very pleased with them. Getting a lot of questions about the logo on them. I tell them about your great channel and they should check it out. Also they will look good when I am driving my new Yamaha xsr700 that I ordered earlier today. Hopefully you will be doing a review of the xsr700 sometime in the future. The bike checked all the right boxes for me.
Thanks Robbie! Awesome; much appreciated! Yes we hope to get on the Yamaha models soon but their press office in the UK are asleep!
Writing from India... Have this beast arrived.. gonna soon go for test ride and should check if this will be my dream bike ever... And lovely duo reviews champs!
Thanks my friend! Good luck with the testride 👍🏼
As always, thank you for the video👍🤙
Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼
Love your videos Mr ol' man big up !
This is an excellent review. Thanks!
Thanks very much 👍🏼👍🏼
These reviews are so much better than those that big channels make.
Thanks buddy! Much appreciated
I agree.
I really appreciate the great review! Deciding between the Trident and the MT-07. Thanks again! New sub from Houston
Thanks buddy. Welcome aboard 👍🏼 Triumph!!
Picked up my Trident today! Thanks again guys!
@@MatthewW713 awesome! Good choice!!
Excellent review. Just ordering one in Paris! It is heaps of fun. The only thing that bothered me slightly on the test ride was the lag when accelerating in first gear. The other thing that no one ever mentions in reviews is that Triumph is one of the only manufacturers that puts the horn in the right place! I've just changed bikes too many times but the horn can be really difficult to find, especially without removing your hand from the clutch which you don't want to do when riding in the city as I do every day.
Good points! Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼
Sharp presentation with a unique perspective!!! Nice put put for prowling around!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼💯
Just found yr channel and have to say I'm loving it.. Being 6'4" and 19st myself its really interesting to get yr opinions as big guys.. Subscribed 👍
Ahh great thanks! Check out our other reviews. The Indian motorcycles are a good fit
@@MrDarcy-OlMan.. I've just watched it and almost bought one! Kinda wish I had now... Just put a deposit on a Rebel 1100 but a little concerned it's going to be too small!
@@2wheeledwillie395 ok cool. I don’t think it’s any smaller than the Thruxton. We reviewed the Rebel 500 so you can get an idea of what we look like on that 👍🏼
Great review chaps! I would think Triumph are on to a winner here!
Thanks buddy. Yes certainly 💯
Own one for two months now, I am a relatively new rider. Did my lessons on a Honda 650R which has a heavier feel in comparison. This is very user friendly. Ride the trident to work on a daily basis. Cuts easy through traffic, has a good punch when you need it, I never have to down shift to get it. Solid bike but nice and light. Can flick it around easy into corners. Very happy purchase, I still find myself just awing at it's beauty before reluctantly throwing the cover over her 😍
Stumbled across this comment as I’m picking up my trident next week and like you I learnt on a 650r which I thought I would end up with but found myself drawn to the triumph!
Looks like a fun bike, but I think I'll stick with a Thruxton RS for my next one. I enjoyed the video. Always good!
Yes definitely. The Thruxton RS is epic! Thanks buddy
Excellent review!
Thanks buddy 👍🏼
Just traded in a 2019 street twin,which was a fine bike, but I wanted to experience a revvy triple. First impressions, it weight, or lack of it, its handling, the fact that it encourages you to ride hard. It makes me smile. I,ve encountered no noticeable throttle lag, the fact is... The first gear is very short and you change up in seconds, commuting and traffic splitting, simple on this bike. You can get into trouble with it, due to its 'thrash me' character. Would suit someone who has had a year or so in the saddle. Thanks for the vids lbig fellas.
I cannot decide between the Speed Twin 900 and this one. Im 186 cm if it matters. Please help me :)
Speed Twin 💯
I'm trying to decide between those two. What do you say now, do you regret trading the street twin? I can't test ride neither, they don't do test rides where I live. I own a MT07, and I'm afraid the less power and 5 speed of the twin will be underwhelming. Thanks
nice to se an reviewer of normal proportions, and not the usual pony jockey size riders, i am about 17 stone and 6 ft. and i am looking for a naked bike to fit my size, so its good to get some realistic perspective, that earns my sub, thanks guys.
Thanks buddy! Welcome aboard!
Waiting for a pillion holding on to the strap video!
Thank you. Great review.
Thanks very much!
Excellent review, this bike is very similar to the MV Brutale triple 675/800.
Thanks buddy. OK cool 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks for the honest review.....ur subscriber from India.....lots of love to you guys.....god bless.....🙏👍👍
Thanks my friend! 👍🏼👍🏼
nice review chaps, its surprising how much smaller the trident is than I thought it would be.
I'm going for the cb650r as my first big bike soon 👍
Thanks buddy! Yes it’s not big 👍🏼
I like seeing the both of you together in this old Video. 🎉
We will be back together very soon 👍🏼👍🏼
Like the virtual riding camera angle segments, canceling turn signals are nice, can't remember to turn mine off.
Thanks buddy!
I’m guessing from the expression that you guys like it. Can’t wait for the review.
All will be revealed! 👍🏼👍🏼
Mine is set for delivery this week so your review is a nice addition while waiting.
Ahh ok great! 👍🏼👍🏼
@@nassosa the whole world has ordered one by the look of it ☺
@@DaveDayve hahaha. From the looks of it yes. I think triumph will be very pleased with the sales figures. Hope the bike comes through.
Another winner from Triumph. The 3 cylinder Triumph motor has such a sweet exhaust note .
Yes definitely 👍🏼👍🏼
hi people !
I'm French,I'm 46 yo, I'm 6.10 tall, I've bought a triumph trident last may 27th and I just can say that I 'm really in love with this bike since the 1st day !
This is a fantastic bike ! It always want to play ! It's nervous enought to give you great sensations ! You can also ride it just to cruise and have a lot of pleasure on the road. This bike gives you a lot of confidence! You can handle it very easily. I would really recommend this bike ! If you're a young biker with a A2 licence, just try this bike, you'll fall in love with it for sure ! And if you're a "old" biker (with years of experience of riding I mean), I'm sure you'll have a lot of pleasure with this Triumph Trident too.
Merci! We appreciate your comments 💯
Nice review thank you
Thanks buddy 💯
Your reviews are the best
Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼
I actually prefer the semi cafe- racer look to the street triple. It's good that Triumph are offering a competitive package to Yamaha's MT-07, Suzuki's SV650 and whatever else Kawasaki and Honda offer in the middle- class 600cc naked bike class.
OK Kim 👍🏼 yes lots of choices 🤔
new rider here, just a few months of experience but love the trident. i find myself out on it and not wanting to end the ride. it's confidence inspiring and i'm finding that as my skill levels go up that it gets more and more rewarding to ride. the quick shifter is great at times and clunky at others but maybe that's just because i haven't quite got it figured-out yet. however i've read on forums where this is common. i'm 6' tall and it feels very comfortable. do i look too tall for it? i don't care.
Great grass roots review....A lot of other reviews I watch don't mention soul and character (Kudos Ol' Man). I say that as I have previously owned an MT07 which has bags of character, reviewer's neglect to point this out in there reviews.
I live in Thailand, as you know Triumph's are made in Thailand and they are very popular in the Asian market (shorter rider's and Triumph brand). I am tempted........Cheers
Thanks Dave! That’s what we try to get over 👍🏼👍🏼
I think this is how motorcycle reviews should be done. 👍👍 Bikes looks awesome.
Thanks buddy 💯👍🏼
Loving the look of this bike. Would fit nicely into my collection
Great ! Go for it 👍🏼
Thanks, my bike is on order!
Awesome 👍🏼
Top review chaps cheers 👍🏻
Thanks my friend 👍🏼👍🏼
Was thinking of getting one of these & have just sent off for a p/ex valuation on my bike.....then I watched this review & was reminded of that awful whistling noise you get with these (I had an original street triple). That got on my nerves so I think I'll keep looking for the "right" used SV650 or Z650!
As usual, great review! Looks like a really happy bike to ride. But, gentlemen, not for your size. Ol’man beard deserves something more ominous.
Yes we reckon you’re right 👍🏼👍🏼
Great vid guys Triumph just seem to produce great bike after great bike. Would love a rip on the Trident
Thanks buddy! Yes top notch
Good honest review!
Thanks buddy
Great review!!!!
Thanks buddy 👍🏼
Owned a Trident 660 for 6 months now, love it. Im 5ft 10 85kg, I think I'm probably the max person size for the bike without looking a bit odd tho. Also the throttle lag is a bit strange, but you get used to it and then it's a non issue really; just weird at first. I would like to get an aftermarket exhaust soon though. Also: definitely worth buying a 7x5" plate to replace the monster that comes with it as standard (this is technically illegal, but the coppa would have to be in a really bad mood to actually get you in to trouble over it though).
Love the Matt paint scheme 👌
Yes it looks great
Yous lads do the best reviews thanks
Thanks buddy. It’s all starting again tomorrow with some new bikes 👍🏼👍🏼
Great review thanks, I've currently got a cb1000r love it to bits but wonder how long I will keep my license if I were ever to open it up on the road. Wandering whether I might actually get even more enjoyment out of a trident
Thanks buddy. Yes that’s always a possibility with so much acceleration!
Nice bike, good value but for me I prefer the lower revving Street Twin. Sounds like Mr Darcy was on the Helium towards the end. Great review, cheers.
Thanks bud! Yes the Street Twin is really nice. Lol 👍🏼👍🏼
Me too, the ST sounds fantastic, the new trident sounds so “frantic”. I’ve got a 2017 Street twin and it does everything I ask of it. Probably better fuel economy than the trident as well.
This is the only video that cleared my confusion - will it look good on a 6'1" tall rider? Thanks a lot!! Love from India!!
Thanks buddy! Glad it helped 👍🏼👍🏼
Excellent Review
Thanks buddy 👍🏼👍🏼
Great review.. love from India ❤️
Thanks buddy! 👍🏼👍🏼
Looks great. Speed Triple Rider here. Not sure I like the sound however
Wonderful review guys. You guys should try the Yamaha XSR 700 which is often compared to the Trident.
Thanks buddy. Yes hopefully we can soon 👍🏼
New subscriber, great content.
Welcome aboard 👍🏼👍🏼
Very good review in all ways. Since I m from Sweden I can inform you that the manes of the viking Gods are: Tor, Oden and Freja.
I think the Honda CB650R looks nicer, has that sweet 4 cylinder and will probably work out cheaper to buy and maintain and probably more reliable.
It is so nice to see Triumph becoming such a good British product even though not always assembled in the UK.
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I hope I can save up enough next year, really want one and I bet it would sound great with a proper exhaust system!👍
Yes definitely. Good luck with the plan 👍🏼👍🏼
That was very interesting thank you , due to arthritis in my knees and now had knee replacement I’m looking to get lighter bike compared to my Tiger Explorer 1200 and this bike appealed to me
Great! 👍🏼
Nice one chaps. Looks like a lot of fun. Triumph are quality motorcycle manufacturers. They can make a triple. No question about that. Hats off to the team creating the triple Trident 🔱
Thanks Jamie! Agreed 👍🏼👍🏼
Your old man and my dad are same height and both are bike enthusiast but I'm 5'7 and my papa doesn't like that lol. Loved your review ♥️
Thanks buddy! 👍🏼👍🏼
Great review gentlemen thank you. Disappointed that at 6’3 it may be a struggle for me.
Thanks buddy. Yes you’re as tall as the bike will take tbh
@@MrDarcy-OlMan any other recommendations for a first big bike please ?
@@sharifela7993 probably a Harley 883 or a Honda CRF 450L
Always trust you guys to give a honest opinion 👌 💯
Thanks buddy 💯
Haven't seen one up close but from online reviews it looks very small for someone over 6', colour choice doesn't do it any favours either. Must say I really enjoy your reviews and the depth you go into, keep it up. A scoring system, based on level of difficulty for the DIY mechanic could be useful - oil change, chain adjustment, lever adjustment, service intervals, spark plug access.... any potential difficulties for the home mechanic to do it themselves
Thanks Paul! Yes we cover the size in our video! Good idea with the DiY but that’s not easy for us to ascertain tbh. Everythings electronic these days.
Excellent review, you really do get a feel for the bike with those ride past shots. I think I'll stick with my 2014 T100. One thing makes me laugh though is the posters complaining about the bike not being made in the UK, so wouldn't buy it. There are support teams - design, marketing, sales etc based in the UK depending on sales on this and other models. Take off your blinkers, and buy the bike best for you, irrespective of where it's made or where the parts come from. In the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king
@@paulsire Thanks bro. Yes it doesn’t bother us where anything is made. 👍🏼👍🏼
i found your channel as i was looking for Honda CB 1100 RS review, i like your videos and your style.
any part of British proud spirit in that video ? tell me the true !
i have to say i love this bike, it's a "pavé dans la mare" from Triumph.
i think i would be the Old : i 'm 58 years old.
a french subscriber ;)
Thanks buddy! We are not patriotic to be honest. Welcome aboard 👍🏼👍🏼
Good review 👍
Thanks buddy
This channel always has the optimal riders height for a bike all over the place
Thanks buddy
That was a great review. Just no nonsense and telling people what they need to know. I'm 60 and 6ft 3 inch and wanting to return to biking. I can remember riding fizzys back in the 70's and they fitted ok. Fancy one of these though or maybe a cb 650.
Thanks my friend! Yes the fizzys! 💯👍🏼
I’m 6ft 3. and find the trident great There’s just something about it
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@@glyn829 That's good to know. Thanks for the feed back.
Thanks for the in-depth yet refreshing review. May I know the ground clearance as Indian roads are extremely bumpy.
Thanks buddy. I’ll try to measure it later but it’s not too low so you’d be fine on most roads
Thank you for riding this one! I'm tall enough to see how this one is a no go for me... Not really a problem, 'cause there's enough out there to choose from. :)
thanks buddy. Shame for Triumph; good for you 👍🏼👍🏼
New to the channel, good review, look forward to more.
Welcome aboard! 👍🏼👍🏼
Great Video and bike review, it’s a very good looking bike in my opinion, I will most probably test ride it next week, hopefully. On a side fun note, Ol’ man if Disney ever decide to do a live action movie for the little mermaid you should be casted as her father king triton :)...Anyway keep up those great reviews...cheers ✌🏼👍🏼
Thanks buddy! Haha yes always up for a hollywood movie or two 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan hahaha...I think you are most probably on the right track to the hollywood walk of fame, they all started from youtube, specially bike reviews. ;) :D ...cheers mate
Hey guys, lovely and entertaining review as always! Could you please tell me how does it sound in first person? Is it similar to a 765 RS?
Thanks very much. It sounds pretty much as it does in the video. It’s not loud but it’s tuneful
It´s a shame a lot of (naked) bikes are not for taller people (6,3 here).. But thanks for the (again!) great review!
Yes it is. I can’t see it changing but you never know. Thanks buddy
6’4 and buying my 5th bike. Test ridden a trident, got it on hold now. Fully aware that I’m probably not the appropriately proportioned rider, however, I’ve come to the realisation that it really doesn’t matter to me. I’ve got my cruiser already and I hope to be getting my little, distinguished and polite crotch rocket within the week! Love the content boys
How you liking it? I’m also 6’4” so I’m used to being too big for most bikes.
@@isaac_bear it is definitely a compact bike and you will look a little too big for it but I didn’t have any issues riding it. Definitely recommend test riding it first to see if your feet are too big for the gear pedal or if your legs are too cramped. The upright posture is a plus
@@theturkey1523 I’m cool with looking a little goofy on it. If it works for you, then there’s hope for me. Have to see if my local dealer has one I can jump on. Appreciate your response.
Thanks a lot for another great video. Love your reviews gentlemen.
Question: I’m looking go get my 1st motorcycle after owning 150cc for couple of months. I want to use it for daily commuting in Berlin and travel on the weekends to other cities with my partner and some luggage. I have thinking between Honda CB650R or Trident 660 or BMW F750GS. I’m 165 and im 35.
What are your thoughts and would you recommend any of those motorbikes or something else...
Thanks a lot.
Thanks buddy. For what you describe the BMW out of the three. The Honda and Triumph would be horrible as a passenger
I can already tell I’m going to love this bike much more than the Thruxton 1200 R it’s replacing.
Awesome! 💯👍🏼
A really cool bike. I am glad they are making more learner friendly bikes. This is a very good looking bike. Probably plenty of real world power.
Yes it’s very good indeed!
Seen the reviews and bought one, picked it up one week ago. First service on Saturday (600 bollocks freezing miles) and a further 400 before I can have a bit of fun 😎
Mind on that if you spec it up fully you’ll put a further £2000 on the list price
Awesome! Yes the cold!!
Nice review gents👍🏻
Thanks buddy 💯👍🏼
Great review. Only problem from here is maybe sound, can it be made to sound like a twin with short pipe, throaty sound, or is it a bit much rpm ish for that ? Thanks
No I don’t think it would ever sound throaty tbh