2021 Triumph Trident | Any good in the real world?
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- 2021 Triumph Trident | Any good in the real world?
In this video I try to find out if the 2021 Triumph Trident is actually any good in the real world. It's all very well being lucky enough to ride this bike on some of the finest European roads, but what's it actually like doing those mundane trips on the motorway or slogging through a busy town or city? In this video I try to answer those two questions as well as give you my final verdict on this new middleweight naked.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:22 Start
00:55 Motorway Riding
04:05 City/Town Riding
09:36 Final Thoughts
13:21 End
Trident Tour information and booking:
www.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk/...
NOTE: Regarding the night riding footage, my GoPro decided not to play along so the footage was corrupted. The headlight does a decent job in the dark on all but the tightest bends, which is par for the course for a bike that doesn't come equipped with cornering lights.
Thank you to the fine people at Triumph UK for making this video possible.
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Helmet - Shark D-Skwal 2.0
Jacket - Oxford Mondial
Trousers - Rokkertech Vintage Jeans
Gloves - Rukka Rytmi
Boots - Daytona Arrow Sport GTX
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Handlebar Cam - Insta360 One R
B Roll Cam - Sony A6300
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5'7" with 29" inch inseam. 
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Great vid. The transitions and editing is getting nicer! Great content keep it up. As a long time rider and usually a buyer of used motorcycles find your reviews and comparisons extremely helpful in helping me find my next motorcycles.
Thank you.
I'm a 52 year old female who is finally going to learn to ride, this will be my first bike once I get my A2 licence.
"Around these parts"... LOVED IT! Nice review sir.
Thanks for another great video. 👍 Really looking forward to the trident cb650r video.😎
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Thank you for that Charles. YOU are the bomb! 😎
Great explanation and demonstration of the soft throttle response, exactly what I found on test ride. Also agree about the slightly budget suspension. Neither of these niggles would be a deal breaker for me as overall its a wonderful real world road bike.
Love mine. With a tad over 220 lbs, the shocks are perfect for me. Got it yesterday and the break in looks a bit long compared to the other bikes I had. I will keep it for a long time, got my Bonneville SE in 2014 and it will be my always ready to go bike while the Trident benefits the cover and a bit more pampering. A Tank and a little Devil making my backyard look like a small piece of Heaven. Nice review, ride long and prosper.
I like the handsome guy that you booked to do the intro.
😂
Helpful, to the point. Thanks for this one 👍
Thanks Ty!
Production quality has gone up another level Dan. Good work 👍🏼. I am 90% certain the trident is going to be my first bike before long.
Thanks mate, do it. Fantastic bike 👍
A face to the voice.....
Love the look of the Trident but personally I think a few extra quid I would rather the 765r.
Great informative, real world review as usual. Cheers Dan
Hello, It was interesting to note in your very good review that many of the miles ridden saw the bike in a lowish gear.
What sold this bike for me was the fact that it will accelerate well in 6th gear from 30 mph, therefore needing less gear changing and no doubt better fuel economy.
The salesman said that a lot of purchasers did so for the great low down torque this bike has. It is better than the MT-07 in this respect.
Hi Dan, brilliant review very honest. Shame 11 people marked a thumb down take NO notice I for one really enjoy your reviews. Safe riding mate.
Cheers Pete. Every video gets down votes, just one of those things you get used to on RUclips!
I fitted a shock factory shock and a Maxton fork cartridge to my Trident 660. Transforms the handling and cures the front end harshness. Now a good bike is a brilliant one
👍 The video quality is just getting better quite fast.
It used to be very good, now it's awesome
Thanks! 😃
I was about to say the same thing
Thanks for the great video. Can you pleaseeee review the street twin when you have a chance..
Agree with you about the firm suspension, I live near the Yorkshire Moors and on some of the rides it becomes uncomfortable after even a short ride. But apart from that I love my trident.
Nice editing👍🏽👍🏽
Nice review Dan, will have the bike in a couple weeks and look forward to putting it through its paces. Cheers Nick @ Motouk
I think you'll enjoy it Nick! Kinda jealous NGL. 😀
Amazing review, this is my dream bike
Thanks!
Having owned a first generation (1972) Trident, as well as a second generation (1995 - had it for 19 years and 117,000 miles before it t-boned a deer at 60mph), this new third generation seems to be well living up to its predecessors reputation. Especially the everyday stuff, something my late ride excelled at. As to luggage, I wouldn’t be at all surprised that Givi comes up with mounts. 45 years of riding, and they’re my go-to for luggage.
Ouch! Glad you were okay! Yeah there will be luggage options soon enough! Givi are excellent! Cheers!
I'm actually going to get this bike for my girl friend and she is a new rider. I was really wondering
about the throttle response and you explained pretty well.
Really informative channel mate 👍
I’ve just completed the NC500 on my Trident covering 1150 miles in 6 days and she handled it really well in all weathers that you only tend to get in Scotland (4 seasons in 1 day) and made light work of Applecross, which I found a doddle on this bike. A 70ltr Oxford dry bag Rok strapped to the pillion is all I used and it faired well and my gear was bone dry.
Tinted Sports screen available from “MRA” which is needed and you rightly pointed out. Mine arrived 2hrs after I set out on the tour 😤.
1 or 2 hours riding and numb bum starts to set in. Try CM Seats (Uk) for gel seat refurbishment. I’m sending mine away today, a 7 day turn around and £245
Hope this is of some help to your Trident owner viewers
Ride safe
Sounds like a great trip! Cheers for your insights. Sods law with the screen eh! 👍
Thankyou, just watched this and fallen for the Trident
I have had my 2022 Trident 660 for 4 months, I simply love it as I ride it to work everyday (weather permitting) in Texas. Build quality is immaculate. It is super bang for buck for the electronics and technology on the motorcycle, It is torquey, throaty, short gear changes, refined linear powertrain, slow throttle response helps to control the torque of the vehicle for city rides, I have added bluetooth connectivity, pillion dry bag, bar end mirrors, head lamp grills, a 32mm windscreen that helps a little in windy Texas conditions (but not much), have done 200 miles a day as the longest ride, Have touched 115mph on the bike (I am 6ft and 215 lbs), starts like a gem on a cold day too, miles per gallon is 50 on an average, on some country roads I have got 57 too. I do not like quick shifters but want to get one on this soon. Enjoy the bike, rubber side down!
Good review and re-emphasizes my buy. Keep up the good work!
Thanks, glad you're enjoying your Trident. Ride safe. 👍
How is low speed maneuvering? How's the turning radius? Is it hard to do u-turns?
I've put a deposit down for one!!!!! Cannot wait!
Thanks Dan ! Getting one for myself ! Love the Exhaust note !
Thanks, ah lovely. Enjoy your new ride!
@@Englishbikerdan will do.. . Thanks
Watching and support
Thanks
Cheers Dan, a comprehensive review, thanks. I've recently purchased a new 2023 Trident 660 and I love it. I must say that on my bike I do do have the same throttle delay that you experience and being 86k I find the suspention spot on. Maybe these two issues have been addressed in this years model.
I am sure Triumph have made some subtle changes over the years since I've ridden this one. Thanks, hope you continue to enjoy your Trident!
Bought one of these back in April - loving it. The perfect bike for British roads if you ask me (generally).
why?
Congratulations for the work ,Great review as usual...I am just falling in love from the triple of my tiger 850 and now I'm thinking of one second bike for cool riding whit my wife and her 125 xsr , can you tel me if the 660 is one of the sister of my 888? So a fantastic motor for me....
Greets from Belgium....
I enjoyed this alot - one thing you mentioned at the begining but didnt cover was how it is riding at night? Is full beam good enough for windy country lanes without limiting yourself to crawler speeds?
Totally agree with you the throttle at low speeds is a bit jerky, feel like the engine is hunting a lot. Cant figure out why. Maybe I will try it on rain mode to see if that improves things.
Hi Dan, great review. I tested one in Paris this Saturday and quite agree that the delayed throttle response was the one thing I found annoying. I fully agree it feels a bit digital and artificial. I currently have a little Fantic 500 which has an instant old-school throttle. I'm in two minds about changing as I love the Fantic but the Trident was really fun as soon as you get about 3k in second. I wasn't bothered by the suspension. Commuting daily through central Paris and having been a dispatch rider in London in the 1980s, the town part of bike tests always makes me laugh a bit going though empty, sleepy villages😂 90% of my riding is unfortunately more like Royal Jordan videos😪
Hi Tony, thanks for the comment. It's a really fun bike, hopefully that came across in the video. I've never ridden through Paris but I imagine it's similar to London, a bit crazy!? Good luck and ride safe. 👍
5:07 i felt the same when I was testing it and also when stationary "locked" in 1st gear with clutch when revving it tend to turn off
Found the same, I test rode one a few days ago and when revving it up to pull out of my road, it died on me. Feels like it throws too much fuel into the mix and chokes itself when you do that. Worried that it would frustrate me long-term if I were to get one.
For the love of God (Dan), please don't press the SKIP button on advertisements! 😅
Great video Dan, you have probably made my life harder to pick between the CB/CBR650 and this Trident 660.
Have a great day too, stay safe!
Did 180 km/h on te Autobahn for a couple of hundred meters and it is totally feasable in every way.
Hi. I follow your videos, so first of all thanks.
I've got a question please. I bought a Trident but I keep getting pins and needles in my right hand. Did you experience anything similar when riding it. Maybe you can suggest something.
I bought grip puppies and although they do help a little bit, I still get the same feeling.
I checked my posture too.
Going to hit 50k subs in no time 💪
So, thinking of my first big bike post 125...
And this looks good.
But so does the SV650...
It will be my only bike, and fair weather riding only.
Any thoughts?
Can't wait to try one and see if its worth trading in my KTM390 Duke for or not. I find my naked bike hard work on motorways with no wind protection at speed though this must be the same. Nice review though
got the 2020 KTM 390 Duke (white) in Sept., & Trident (white) in April. Looking at Ducati Supersport 950S (white) as my 3rd bike in August. I may not sell the Duke, until i get the 3rd bike. There is a Fly-Screen sold as an accessory for Trident, mine is on order. That can help with your wind-blast issue. I can say, Trident is worthy replacement for your Duke 390. The Duke feels under-Powered in comparison, also, less Torquey.
Can please tell us what's the ground clearance on this bike?
Do you like your cb650r better? Although here in US your CBR is more expensive. See I am not going to run around and do errands or any commuting or touring or off road. Just want to ride around neighborhood and nearby country side on a nimble, lighter, quick bike which I can afford? What bike would you get?
Thank you, really good review. Out of curiosity, what jacket were you wearing in the video?
Ah, found it! Oxford Mondial.
I've had my Trident a couple of months now. Overall, fantastic bike. It's my first bike. I've got used to the soft initial throttle now. Unfortunately it is off the road due to a rear brake light fault with the dealer. Also, some of the accessories I ordered with the bike back in November still haven't arrived which is disappointing.
I know what you mean Colin
I ordered just about every option going in December 20 and when I picked it up in March of this year only 50% were fitted. I was bitterly disappointed with Triumph themselves although my triumph Newcastle dealership were great.
Seeing grab handles and a quick shifter fitted to a display bike when mine hadn’t arrived didn’t soothe me any either. I eventually got everything fitted mid May.
Really not good enough and the down side of production in the Far East. Corporate greed!!
@@1ridgy I totally understand the demand for raw materials, but 6 months for some mirrors is a bit of a joke. The aftersales service from the dealer I got the bike from has been very poor so far. Same old story, take your money and you're an afterthought. Still, the bike is great, I just hope I get it back soon.
What a fantastic bike, let alone a first bike. I honestly wish they had bikes like this available when I did my test 20 years ago. You are very spoilt for choice these days!
Great review! How do you compare it to the cb650r? Would the cb650r make a better beginner bike than this? Like the idea of rain mode to tame down the power on the trident though
I'd say both would be ideal as first bigger bikes beyond 125-400cc. Different characteristics but both are fun.
hi dan approximately how much is the tank range on the trident?
Good job Dan nice bike a bit tight for a passenger though by the time you are on and maybe havin to use the grab strap I think you would be perched right on the end of the seat . : ) Cheers
Cheers mate. My lady found it pretty comfortable strangely! She preferred it over the CB650R but not over the Tiger. No surprise! :D
Hi Dan,! Thanks for a great Video, now I'm torn! I don't know which bike to get it! There's such a good range of naked Bikes to choose from!
Yeah, it's actually difficult to choose these days but that's a good problem to have!
@@Englishbikerdan very true! Still doesn't make it any easier though! Ride safe 🙏
@@johnmichaeldorienjohn467 I hear ya, you too brother! 👍
Hi! May I ask how tall are you? Great video btw:)
Hi Dan, avoid Gole road pirbright. Loose chippings caused me a puncture 😤
If you’re looking to get into a middle level euro bike the trident is probably one of the better options. The only problem I see is here in the US, at my local Ducati/Triumph/Suzuki dealer, you can spend $300 more and get a GSXS 750, which is quite a bit more powerful in terms of top end, but obviously lacks the Triumph fit and finish. Depends on your priorities and what you want in a bike. The trident does look WAY better then a GSXS though, no denying that
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Hi Dan , thank you for the video. What is your opinion/preference about Trident 660 vs CB650r after few weeks spent with Trident?
Thanks for watching. Should be a vid soon about that.
@@Englishbikerdan cant wait !
@@Englishbikerdan i am owning a CB650R and like the look of the trident, did not have time yet to test it by myself so very impatient to watch your comparison video mate !
Did this video ever happen?
Dan, so keen to know your thoughts !
So I watched your video on the gsx s 750 which you had me sold over the mt07 now i have seen this video which is brilliant by the way but i want to know in your honest opinion trident 660 or the gsx s 750 for first big bike?
Trident. :)
what I want to know is where else can i ride one?
👍
Still waiting for mine to be delivered, hoping for August :(
Hi Dan, what you think about this bike (trident 660) as a beginner bike
It would be a good first big bike for sure.
Hey Dan whats the brand and model.of your jacket?
All my gear should be in the description 👍
i couldnt spend all that money on a bike that doesnt respond when i twist the throttle. it should be immediate. shame as otherwise it looks like a love little bike.
Crud I hate throttle delays...dang it. Which bikes have a good throttle response?
KTM
CB650R has one of the best as it's cable.
Good review...noticed in the intro leaning wrong in the curves though...time for a track day class?..I am working on this also...no offense...
It was purposefully done for the camera's but I always love the comments on it 😂. One of the other guys did it on his video (Adam Childs) and the RUclips experts were on him. He's a top 10 finisher in multiple IOM TT's and has actual skill unlike the most. 😂
waiting for 2021 MT-07
I really considered this bike, but the dealer is just too far away for realistic maintenance. So I went with the Honda CB
I can understand that, I've not bought a few brands because of that reason.
Which ones more fun - trident 660 vs cbr 660? Also, if someone had to get their 1st big bike, would cbr 650r be too unforgiving or is it as easy as trident ?
I think fun is subjective and far too much of a personal preference between two engine types for me to give you an answer.
@@Englishbikerdan fair point. Why do you prefer the three cyl to the four? Because of low end torque for city ride or something else?
Between two Dan, which one suites best to beginner/returning rider commute and occasional joy rides man 5'11" 150lb, Trident or CB 650 R???
Ride both and buy what suits you. 👍
@@Englishbikerdan we don't have them in stock or in showrooms only available for pre order ( shortages here in US.
My street triple 660s we damaged beyond safe usability after 2 weeks of ownership from new.
Triumph snubbed me hard and buying it back.
Hope the trident last longer because triumph doesn't seem interested in warrenty claims...
How was your Street Triple S damaged?
@@Englishbikerdan ticking. Over heating to the point of burning me. Shutting off while riding. Not restarting
Triumph said nothings wrong.
Also when I got home after first 500km, it was smoking. Had no coolant and when I went to check the oil, it was spilling out of the dip-stick while cool and black.
Triumph said all is normal, but I'm not willing to ride a bike that just shuts off in the idle of the ride. And burns me.
@@kairyurider thats awful.
Just bought one 2023 mod
I find it curious that they don't have the fueling down pat. Cars have been using drive by wire for years and years. I don't think you can buy a new car with a throttle cable anymore, world wide. You could say that's a good thing or a bad thing. But drive by wire is not a throttle control mechanism that's new and hasn't yet been sorted.
This is a nice little bike, but it should be a bit more money and have better suspension. Same goes for the Triumph classic bikes!
Thanks for a great review! (I have a question about CB650R vs Trident)
I've seen bot of your review of those bikes...I really like you real life approach & details at the end some/most of us will use it as all-rounder commuterr do-it-all, at least I am (Can't afford a garage full of "options")
I have a question....you tested both CB650R 2021 and the Trident (actually any input for all commenters will be appreciated 🙏)
Now that you rode & tested both, any preference? Thoughts?
I'm currently deciding between those two... Test drove the CB and will the Trident soon
Any info&tips will be appreciated
**Just as side note the CB650R currently is about 1500 GBP cheaper than the Trident in my country
Anyday cb650r is better being more capable in every department on the road. Trident is more upright but Honda isn't uncomfortable in any way. However Triumph decimates everything in quality fit finish! Spares are expensive
Triumph is more desirable, honda is what you need
@@pranjal70 Thx! Already bought the CB650 👍🏼😎
@@Jose1maneZ congratulation. Do you find the riding posture little straining for stop go traffic? Please advise
@Pranjal HI
I've learned that the body adapts to different riding positions (except maybe extreme supersport position etc...)
so I got used to the CB fairly quickly.
Currently, I feel comfortable on the CB650 (after around 4500km / 2800 miles)
In slow/heavy traffic it's small and easy enough to maneuver so it won't make you too tired.
The seat height is good for me (I'm 178cm/5'8f 30+ish inseam) and I can comfortably put both feet on the ground so this also helps in traffic for fatigue and can reduce weight distribution on the hands.
If someone is considering buying a CB650R some background:
I switched from Tracer700 (upright touring position) So it took a while to get used to, The riding position is a little bit more tilted forward so at the beginning I was a bit concerned I would get tired quickly.
Today I feel more comfortable on the CB than on the touring Tracer700,
The CB for me is also easier to maneuver which is a considerable factor in slow/heavy traffic as I get much less fatigue now.
(probably true for any mid-sized naked bike)
I got used to it very quickly though, and now I don't notice it 98% of the time - it feels natural for me now.
Rarely if I feel my hands are getting tired - when this happens I just concentrate on counterbalancing myself with my legs and core which helps (Lazy moto exercises ;)
Hope this helps
Safe & happy ridin' everyone!
@@Jose1maneZ that's great. Have you tried the trident? What's your take on it?
The backseat looks small, could not find any RUclips with 2 riders. Think possible to ride 2 adults on these trident. Am in between cb650r and trident.
My lady sat on it and said it felt comfy enough. Couldn't ride with her on it as insurance doesn't cover pillions on the press bikes.
Luggage options look a bit limited.
never mind the bike, spotted a rare Mini Clubvan at 7.46
Hi you gave the Bike a good write up but I got the feeling it was not for you? Would you buy one???
Yeah it's a good option in that segment.
Trident 8 grand here in USA. Mt-09 9300. Cbr650r 9199. Z900 9299, MT-07 7599, Duke 890 10999 and 890R 11999...which one is worth it or would you buy?
Z900 imho, ultrasmooth engine, rs one if it has to be good lookin 2 ;)
@@ronr6605 Cool. Thanks.
Can you do an Mt 09 review
Sadly my local Yam dealer doesn't seem too keen on letting me ride their bikes any longer.
Your motorway traffic is like b road traffic here in Ontario Canada. If I jump on the 401 there's a steady wall of transport trucks and in the fast lanes people are going 140 kph changing lanes no signal lights, tailgating!
Sounds like most US cities as well
Our M25 motorway is like that, that's the road that circles London.
May I ask, what frame rate and bit Rate do u use pls?I get flicker when I film the dash mo this bike
Hi, 60fps at 2.7k, standard bit rate from the GoPro.
How is it compared to Honda cb650???
Both great bikes. Different engines of course. I find the suspension a little easier to live with on the Honda on bumpy roads. But in reality, personal choice is the main factor.
The engine sounds a bit like one taken from an old East-German Wartburg family saloon.
Would you buy this for 8000$ plus fees in the USA? I want a bike. Open to new or used. Just ride around for fun. No touring or off road. What would you spend your own money on. I am 220 lbs 6 foot 30 inch inseam open to anything., any type of nbike. Want to ride for stress relief and fun. What would you get. I don’t know what to get? Limited test ride options I can’t go test ride and make a decision.
My better half hasone, red n silver. if u put it on 'road' throttle response is better. But it is a bit too laggy. Not my cup o tea for a bike. Bit agricultural also. When comparing to a z900 say.. But maybe cause it's a different machine
I was in road mode on this ride. Can't say I felt it was agricultural, seemed smooth to me but then IL4's are so super smooth !
The good part is that it doesn’t come with stupid ugly stickers on tank like Triumph’s classic line up. Just hate them.
Are you revealing face for the first time ?
It's not the first time
Not really, Dan does appear on motorcycling chat videos i.e. TeapotOne, Rob Aldous and perhaps more! He has changed his format slightly for this video and in my opinion it's brilliant.
SW France
Haha, no I've done it on a few vids. Although I try not to make a big fuss as it's just my face. Kinda bored of my face actually! :D
Nice bike, nice sound and clarity, couldn't help thinking you moaned like a spoilt child through the first half though. What's reviewing next, silver spoons? lighten up...
You mean the bit where I talk about the pros and cons of riding in the environment I was riding? Yeah, how dare I?! 😂
@@Englishbikerdan Yes the video was great and informative but the the first half came across a little anti England considering the channel name, if it wasn't a dog barking, the weather cold for 60c and the choice of wordings with negative feel. I think later you seems to give the bike and Triumph a much better review, but I can't help thinking ( knowing Triumph) a few staff in the office might have been a bit taken back by the review. All that said; nice that you came back with a humble reply and it's for sure a much better review than other channels did when it came out.
@@UrbanoModa I'm not here to blow smoke up any manufacturers bottom. I'm here to give an open and honest review of the bikes I ride, with warts and all. If you watch my press launch video from last December you'll probably see why this video is different. It's a fantastic bike though, I almost bought one!
@@Englishbikerdan fair comment, nice reviews, Ride safe
Same to you brother 👍
If its not good in the real world what world is it good in
As I explained at the beginning, I consider real world to be the boring jobs that we have to put the bike through. Not the fun blasts at the weekend on those amazing twisty roads in the sunshine.
@@Englishbikerdan thanks 😉😁
You look abit like Eminem at the beginnign I must say
Fuck me if I wanted to see ads every 5 minutes i’d watch American TV
You can blame RUclips for that. It's the only way creators can earn now.
If you pay for RUclips, no ads....just saying. Waiting on the CB650R Vs Trident vid Dan, I've cash burning a hole. I'm more drawn to the Honda truth be known. Honda is 1k cheaper locally as well.
This bike would be perfect with at least ten more horsepower and if it did not sound like a sewing machine.
Don't like the music!
And?
Too many ads - switched off, sorry.
Welcome to RUclips in 2021. I have to earn money, so no choice really. Cheers.