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Actually 80 hp with a strong powerband in a 400 lb sporting bike is plenty fast on public roads. My 2010 Triumph STR 675 with lots of mods over the years has around 100 hp to the rear wheel and I rarely get to use that last 20% of the rev range without scaring myself or risking the attention of police. The new Trident is a sane sweet good-looking ride indeed for a price the average young guy might be able to afford.
@@Otto-AutoPilot For me the Hornet is the better bike, in handling and comfort. I personally never found the Trident comfortable, 40 miles and I would start suffering numb bum, whereas the Hornet I’ve done 100 miles no problem. I know the Trident was a great handling bike but I never gelled with it, whereas the Hornet makes me come home with a silly grin on my face every time.
Appreciate the review, man. I love your straightforward, no BS explanation. Definitely looking to upgrade from my measly 250 to try and get my feet wet.
Thanks John --- and now I have one. 50 years on the street. At 65 years old I wanted a nimble and strong bike. This gets it done. R5, XS650, KZ650SR, KZ900LTD --- still have it --- ZL900 --- wish I still had it. Trident 660 is my bike now, the kaw 900 is awesome so I just take it out for show. Thank you for a great unbiased video
Nice summary John - looking forward to having a go on one of these on a damp day in Slough to see how it does in normal British conditions - although I'm probably not the primary target market either, I oddly fancy one of these.....as you said, the test ride will tell! Cheers!
I'm a big fan of the Striple... have one myself. this looks a lot of fun to own. Not scary....One thing though I do not like that strange looking articulated numberplate fixing. I know its quite a common feature but hell it looks awful
I interpret "beginner friendly" as simply easy and fun to ride around. Having more experience doesn't necessarily make me want a more difficult bike to handle, especially around town, or one that I have to always hold back on because there's so much power for public roads. This Trident seems like it'll be great for just hopping on and putting a smile on your face... and +80 hp is more than enough to do so (at least where I live!).
There are a lot of things to like about this bike .. I will enjoy trying one this year .. The amount of joy I got out of my 1961 R69S was the balance between suspention and power plant . I am sure they worked hard to dial this one in in that department .. Thanks for the first look ...
Great review. My gf wants one after she seen one today at the dealers. Love the honest approach and advice for beginners. Keep it up. Fave channel and top bloke.
I appreciate you being straight about who this bike is and isn't for. I don't think I'll be picking up one of these for my next bike, perhaps a street triple instead. Excellent review🤘🤙👍
I really like John's reviews - no nonsense and just says how it is. I agree, for experienced riders it's hard to get excited up by this bike but it's made in Thailand and I guess the ASEAN market will lap it up as a low cost "big bike".
Thanks for coming to Tenerife! Spectacular that Triumph has decided to make its presentation on the island of Tenerife, as many other brands have already done. Our landscapes and roads, a world reference for the world of motorcycles! Regards! 👍🏻
@@BikeWorldTVshow Really thank you very much! Even more so in these times COVID, we need a responsible visit from everyone. Bikers of the world, this is your home, do not stop coming to visit us. Thanks again! 🙏🏻
Best review of this bike so far, to say that Triumph is targeting the XSR700 with this one is spot on and it's also not the pricier, as XSR700 and CB650R are more expensive to buy at least here in Portugal. Congrats for the great review!
As usual, John is the first journo to add the SV650 to the comparo, everyone else has'nt mentioned it, and also replace the transformer mutant insect MT07 with the far more compelling retro XSR700. Well done. Edit, i'd prolly add the air cooled 797 Monster in there as competition too, though more expensive.
Michael Hayward Hey, I think you’re right, John is the only one to compare to the SV, I think it’s been mostly forgotten about. You’re right about the Monster as well.
Good advice to get a test ride. When I passed my test as a middle aged newbie about 18 months ago it was really hard to get a test ride. In fact it was only my local Triumph dealer that would allow one (they did have a smallish charge for this ). If this had been available in June 2020, it might have been my first big bike, as it was I ended up with a Speed Twin !
Awesome review! Love the content on the channel. Looks like a great, fun bike! How does it compare to a KTM Duke 690 or 790? I've been riding a Harley Road King Special for 3yrs now and am looking to get something lighter more nimble for the twisties.
Best review of this bike I’ve watched. At 48yrs old I’m looking to get back into bikes after a 15yr lay off. It’s between this Triumph and the CB650R or maybe BMW F900r?
I’m in that target population where I’ve ridden my 600 on the street for a while and I want something more chill to cruise in the city and mountains. Already pre ordered.
My current bike is 7 years old and its time to look for a change. I'm 62 and my 1970's need for speed is long gone. How about something easy going and not only meant for Sunny Sunday's ride like some huge murican things with 2 wheels. Yep, all boxes filled for my next bike.
I like the way you aim at new riders and explain in detail to the uninitiated or inexperienced. This bike i love the style but I think is a little low for me (@ 5’11”) or am I wrong? Could you fit panniers and luggage to it?
Very interesting that Triumph’s entry level sport naked bike looks better than any of the others. Hopefully they give similar styling to the hideous Speed and Street Triple.
Nice review and a great looking bike. Please ask Triumph to give us a 900 version. I don't want top of the range brakes, suspension and electronics, just stuff that works well on the road. The look is timeless and through my aging eyes I can see the silhouette of my old Trident T160V. I am a guy in his sixties who has always had a bike in the garage. At this stage in my biking life I am looking for a bike that has all the modern advantages without all the bling that seems to go with it. I was considering a Speed Twin, but a 900 version of this would be even more interesting.
I am an experienced rider and have owned primarily large, fast bikes. But years ago I got (free!) a Yamaha 600 SECA II with a Yoshi pipe and I loved riding it. The frame was a bit cramped and top speed was 123MPH, but Lord that was a fun bike to ride. Quick. Nimble. And I have missed that kind of fun riding. Speed, top end speed is not actually my friend. I love to pour it on and that is simply not smart. So this bike sounds really good to me as a second bike. A 2-hour ride after work, saving my liter bike for other duties. Triumph also produces a 54HP Speed Triple (I think that is the name) that riders absolutely gush over. Not fast, but perfect, like good butter. I hesitate to buy 54HP no matter how sweet the ride, but this bike sounds really good if it is comfortable for my 6 foot, 190LB body.
John, if you want to lose weight, I think the answer is ultra low carbohydrates. I have always exercised and eaten well, but it was never able to lose weight, six months ago I started an ultra low carb diet, which is actually really easy to adhere to, since it is basically eating meat and cheese, and I've lost 28 pounds. I take tons of supplements and a mega dose of fiber as well.
Nice review, but I kind of disagree with part of it. I owned all sorts of sports bikes in the 1980s - CBR, GSX, Tuono, etc. - and recently did a test ride on the Trident in Paris and ordered one. I'm 55yo and have a lot of experience. The problem these days isn't the rider or the bike's potential, it's the traffic, radars and speed limits,. These days, unless you do track days, it is hard to use more than 30-40% of any bike's potential. Where I live it would take me about 40 minutes to get to twisties and even there, the speed limit is around 70kph (45mph). The current Paris speed limit is 18mph! At the moment, I have a little Fantic 500 and love it and have more fun that any other bike because I can thrash it. Stupidly, I'm trading it in for a Trident cos of that lovely triple engine 😂
They done this in 1998, The Thunderbird sport 900, basically a detuned speed triple, that looks like a bonnie on steroids, That was and still is a cracking bike.
Hello Sir.I am looking to get bigger bike so i have to choose between trident 660 or duke 390.I try to explain what i want from these and if you can give me your thoughts i will appreciate. - % 90 of the time riding in city - Riding in all conditions of a year - I am 6.1"and 220 pounds - I drive like a hooligan(hooning) most of the time without disturbing other peoples. Greetings.
Nice review, prefer sv650 myself. Sounds like a blender so shame there’s no aftermarket pipe. Stickers and red bits don’t look great but probably better in the flesh. Triumph will sell a ton of these so well done to them for turning it down a notch.
Although it's obviously not a Street Triple RS, I really do wonder what it is like compared to a Street Triple S A2 660cc that's been derestricted to 94 BHP. I did have one of those for about 9 months. With the Trident now available, I just can't see Triumph selling many more Street Triple S A2 660cc bikes. They'll still sell a load of Street Triple RS-es.
Always find it strange that the Ducati 797 is never mentioned as a good first bike. It’s power is linear and is very forgiving. So many reviewers forgot it.
It's just a matter of time before they introduce triumph trident 1200 cc. Anyone buying trident in UK or similar weather. Optional heated grips a must. Aftermarket are ugly
What are your thoughts on riding this vs an Xsr700? From your personal perspective, which bike would you pick. (Looking for an opinion because I’ve never ridden before and wanting to see what a long time rider would go with).
Subjectively Trident has more power, better suspension, better build quality, cheaper to run and cheaper to purchase. Objectively Trident looks better. If I was in the market for a new middle weight it would be a toss up between the Trident and the Honda cb650r
@@captainaverage721 what does build quality mean? Yamahas are bullet proof in terms of reliability and they are less expensive to work on. Triumph has proven they aren’t the most reliable bike. They may have changed the intervals for this but triumphs are still expensive to service.
@@Adventure_blac The MT07 range which includes the XSR are still plagued with rust issues around the forks, swing arm and fastenings. In terms of servicing labour costs at Yamaha and Triumph dealerships are comparable and given the extended service intervals the Triumph will be clearly cheaper in the long term. Given that the Tridents engine is related to the old 675 unit from the street triple in a slightly detuned state it should prove to be bullet proof. Oh and of course residual values of Triumohs are stronger than that of Yamaha to!
I like the looks but wonder how it compares to a '14 Street Triple 675 which to me seems the logical alternative for those who are young and don't have the kind of money for a brand new Trident. Stay safe
