Very good review NTP! I own a Tiger 660, recently covered around 4000km in few weeks, mostly in mountain roads between the north of Spain and southern France. I am 170cm tall and did ride with the wife plus plenty of luggage. No issues whatsoever with the handling or the suspension, although you have to understand how it works. It's in the sporty side and doesn't excel in broken tarmac. It prefers smooth conditions. Also, suspension wise, people have to be realistic and understand that this is not a BMW 1250GS/RT/RS. Even with full preload, going fast with plenty of weight at the back will transform the experience. You can still go quick, but you've got to watch the road and mind the rear suspension squatting. Nothing dangerous, you just have to respect what it tells you. Once you understand that, you can enjoy the ride very much. Also, having tested the Michelin Road 5 in other bikes and plenty of other brands, I will say that this tires make no justice to the bike. They are okay, but I'm sure you can find a better tires-suspension teamwork with tires like the Continental RoadAttack. I don't mean that a softer compound will suit this bike better. Its the tire itself, the whole structure is too hard. The suspension performs superbly, but it seems like these Michelin tires are made for really heavy bikes. With the lugagge and the wife they perform a lot better. More weight on them will make them perform a lot better. You can feel this poor handling when the road is wet. There's grip, but you lose it often due to how hard the tire is, not the compound. Engine performance wise, I was a bit doubtful with the 80hp but the punch of the three cylinder really makes up for it. It's a quick accelerating bike, great for overtaking, great for having a blast, great for touring, no matter the weight you are carrying, but mind that it's not BMW 1250GS fast. Overall its a great option for touring with the wife and also great for sporty riding. Reminder: Half the price of a BMW 1250RS/GS/RT will get you probably half of the overall performance. The Tiger is a great option if you want a sweet, punchy, sporty bike, and it's not too thirsty (5L/100km giving it full beans). Also, I did fit silicone gel in the whole seat for better riding comfort. Highly reccomended for those travelling 4hour plus per day. I hope with this review I can help those willing to take the risk and buy this bike. Buy it, you will not miss your shot :-) Cheers!
Thank you!!! It's always great to hear from owner and their real world experience with the bike. I will pin this to the top so others can read your first hand experience. Take care, Scott
I traded in 2021 z900 for new tiger, it should arrive this month. Didnt test ride but it seems to be in same category as my old bmw f700gs was, probably a bit sportier. Cant wait for bike to arrive. Almost bought street triple last year but dealer didnt know when they would be available so i went with z900. Great machine, engine is just wow. But i did 11000km in year and for longer rides it was kinda nightmare. Neck and butt/hips hurt from seating postion, even with bars raised. If tiger will be anything like f700gs comfort wise, think i will stick with it for quite some time.
@@sekeli69 it's in the 700GS side, but quite a lot sportier. The suspension feels firm, but it's a lot comfier than a sports naked bike. Don't hesitate to share your thoughts after some time with your Tiger 🙏 Cheers mate, enjoy it!
@@Metralletadegatos has to arrive first 😅 hopefully no delays in delivery. They told me it was produced but could be held up in customs because of brexit. At least thats what they told me.
Scott, how would you rate this bike versus the new NC750x? I prefer the triumph looks and technology but in reality, TFT aside they are quite similar. What concerns me is the reliability Honda gives.
@@mickleblade i still believe you cant beat honda in reliability, practicality, dct / manual option, accessories and low centre of gravity. Add the best MPG available and i think you have a great overall deal. The triumph is more exciting and you most certainly wont bore you in the long term. But that honda... Hmmmm
If you just go for a ride on weekends or do tours, I'd go for the Triumph. The NC is a bread and butter bike, for daily going, it won't ever fail, it is a Honda, but Triumph seems to be much more fun to ride.
@@mickleblade I have an NC DCT on order and test rode one, its not as lazy as the written specs make it to be. And the engine rumble is quite nice. I don't ride hard so I guess the NC is the better choice overall, especially for me (short legs here!)
The changes they did from a Trident to make this the Tiger Sport. And yes, this motor is "based" on the 675 motor. Triumph stated that when they announced the Trident in 2020 for the 2021 launch. Just google it. ride safe, Scott
Actually a very good overall bike. I fell in love with the Trident and fall out of love when I realized how impractical it is(can't carry pilion, top and side box, basically a one person bike). I believe this is Triumph's attempt to woo old riders like me who commute everyday and did a fantastic job! Good job Triumph! And to you as well, Mr! The way you review bikes makes me feel like I'm going on a test ride and the immersion I feel makes me understand the bikes actual on road behavior. More power to this great channel! 👍👍👍
Another good honest review of a good all rounder. If Triumph would also put the 765 motor in this I'd have it over my Street Triple but I'd also want cruise control as well.
I’m 70 yrs young and I now love these light motorcycles. The Tiger is so well thought out and fun. Another friend of mine same approx age and it’s his fav too
I think Triumph has a winner in this bike. I took a long look at my local dealer. It's a nicely equipped bike for the money. Wish it had cruise control though.
Awesome video! Really considering this or the Tuono 660. Really like that it has cruise control. But the Tiger seems better for touring. I was considering the Tracer 9 or Ninja 1000sx but I think they are just a little bigger than I want. Would you say they are comparable in size? Because I do a lot of city riding but also want a bike I can drive 400 miles to the Smokeys or beach.
Thank you. Yes the two are much bigger, especially the 1000SX. And yes the Tiger would be better for touring than the Tuono but the Tuono is more fun. The Tiger is probably your best bet of the 4 given the info you gave me. Good luck, take care, Scott
Two thumbs up for your super channel! Really enjoy your informative, personal and focused reviews. I know it is somewhat subjective to each rider, but just wonder if you might add a few lines in your reviews about how the bike feels weight wise to lift it off the side stand and general driveway manoeuvrability when pushing the bike around. Cheers!
Great Video and really nice bike. I am exploring my options to buy my first bike. After this video I have narrow down my options to 3. Tiger 660 ,Tracer 7 and Tracer 9. If you had the budget which one will you get for daily commute and short trips up to 2-3 hours?
Well, at my height (178cm & inseam 32") I'd take the taller bike, more leg room & more wind protection, so the T9 would fit me best of the 3 you list, but it's also a lot more money than the T7 or 660. So 🤷♂️🤔 If you got the money and height then T9 but if not, then one of the other two. Good luck in your shopping! take care, Scott
To be honest: with 6.1 (189 cm), after riding the Trident, I expect a lot & was quite upset, felt even uncomfortable after short time riding. Especially the seat & the leg-position. Much more fun to ride the trident, or even better: the Speed Twin (wich fits better in the Monster-group) 😂🥰 (but I guess for shorter driver should be ok) 🤷🏻♂️ thx for the vid 👍🏻👍🏻
@@makomadeira5799 well yes & thx 🙏🏻 (near by), so 6.2 … but means the same: even as a taller rider don’t feel comfortable on this bike. Beside this & the more cheap feeling/ look (plastic isn’t fantastic) it’s a very good motorbike for the money 👍🏻
TECH FACTS: The TRIUMPH TRIPLE ENGINE: *Does not* require as 'much' Torque, as or because the 'Triple engines' gearing ratios and mid range Horse power is *excellent*, and/ So where at 55 HP in 6th gear at 65 MPH Cruising, the Triple still has more RPM head room. So, I'm not complaining about a few points difference in torque, when that, or 'where you actually need the torque', and at what HP to Rpm range you are in, for cruising is where the 'performance' is.
The Trident 660 is a very good looking bike indeed. My wife and I considered it. We then bought the Tiger Sport 660 instead. Better suspension, better pillion accommodation, and better luggage options. A more realistic prospect for practical use rather than just day rides for pleasure. Certainly the Trident looks like it has more attitude, and I see many more of them on the road than I see of the Tiger. However, where the quiet innocuous exhaust note is not out of place on a commuter/tourer, it really doesn't fit with the image of the Trident. The Trident looks like a bad boy's bike but sounds like a good boy's bike. Just my opinion, and I am sure the many happy Trident owners will disagree.
A really beautifully bike!!! Do you think is beginner friendly as a first bike!? Looking forward to go to Triumph dealer to see it live. Any bad vibrations or engine heat? Your reviews are really awesome, thanx :)
I’m seriously considering between this, a new Ducati Monster, or a 2015 821 monster for my second bike. I’ve ridden a g310r for a year as a starter bike. Any of you guys have any opinions?
This Tiger Sport 660 is an other class then a Monster. More compareable are Duke 790/890, Tuono 660, Trident 660, F 900 R, CB 650 R, XSR 900 for example.
So Bruce Banner retired from the Avengers?! What the hell is this Bruce? You should be smashing them bikes not reviewing them. Tony is gonna be piss. Dude you're embarassing Iron Man again.🤦 Hulk smashed!! for god sake!! 💔💔
Hi Great review. I’ve got an Interceptor, fancy going to a Tracer or this. Just worried about buffeting on head and helmet!!! Should I just stick to a naked, then the air is clean. Anything else I should consider. I’ve thought about Monster but need some luggage. Any suggestions to test ride
Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but I’ve found (in the USA) that the cheapest entry point to cruise control on a motorcycle is the BMW 750 GS with the Select Package at $11,640.
Triumph really missed a trick with this. It would be a great touring bike for newbies/returning bikers or just bikers looking for a lighter option, but, and it's a big BUT, no cruise control, not even as an option :(
Congratulations for the video. It would be fantastic subtittles in spanish to understand everything better. Good to see you from Zaragoza (Spain ). 👍👌 Keep on like this, so sincere.
Before everyone calls out the spelling of 'windshield' at 0:59 , that is actually the little-known German English spelling and it shows that our man is a man of culture. 😉 Cheers for the review. There's a lot to like about this bike. Can't help thinking that it would be perfect for me after a couple iterations.
Nice little bike with a decent spec for the price, The 120-140 roll on sweet spot seems just right for passing on the highway without dropping a gear. I can see a them selling a boat load of them.
I'm still thrilled with my Trident after two days😂 But 90% of my riding is urban or short outings on twisties. I think that I made the right choice. Ride safe
You will notice the difference in power, it is significant but in different places in the RPM range. The XR is a little lower and this is a little higher (about 2k) for the same feel, so this uses hp & the XR uses torque. You will be shifting more on this to keep the RPMs up, whereas the XR you can just leave it in a higher gear and torque your way out of a corner. take care, Scott
Thanks Scott Such a tricky choice. Really fancy the Yamaha XSR900 but it’s not very practical. Had a go on the Monster but it was too much with too loud racing pipes, also in town traffic always between 1st and 2nd gear. Need to find some luggage for the XSR900 then it would be a winner
I think this bike is a solid winner for a solo rider looking for an all arounder or lightweight ST, even tho it's missing cruise control and space for a passenger. I'm hoping Triumph rectifies these matters w/a more touring/passenger-oriented Tiger Sport 1100/1200, kinda like the old ST model.
@@alastairtheduke it's not a bad idea but if you've got someone you want as a passenger, you've limited your ability to do so. Having a passenger who is uncomfortable makes for a crappy experience for both.
@@chrishart8548 but the rs660 is as close as it gets to best of both worlds afai have been able to tell right? Might not have CP2’s punch down low but it’s better than all the other competitors in this segment at coming close, while having a much more enjoyable top end. Fair statement or?
Ich habe schon oft versucht, herauszufinden, wo dieser Bach mit der Holzbrücke ist... obwohl es sehr nah meiner alten Heimat sein mus, finde ich es nicht.
@@NothingToProve thanks allot, I was pretty sure it had to be somewhere along the Alme, but I couldn't locate it by scrolling along in Google maps. Keep testing nice bikes and riding around in OWL!
I always wondered why I liked my Tracer 700 so much. It's due to the lightness. I sold it because I couldn't get on with the upright riding stance. I felt as thouth I should have been smoking a pipe. But it was great around corners and I'd recommend it. I do like a bit of traction control, however. That would make a difference for me.
When seeing these reviews, Im so glad I spent some more €€€ and bought the XR. I will not buy a motorcycle without a main stand again (especially for touring).
I adore this bike on paper and love it in person, I just wish they could’ve kept more of the zingy triple top end or gone for more of the mt07 bottom end, or both a la rs660. But as is I feel this needs a RS for me to be able to love it
Good review, 😂😂😂, very very smart Triumph , good job. I like your list, my Sport Adventure Suzuki GSX S750 will be on top of your list. If never seen a Sport Adventure Gsx S750 , then watch my video, not even Suzuki knows about it! I beat Suzuki to it!! 😂😂😂
NTP, Excellent video as always! In your opinion this bike or the newly designed Kawasaki Versys 650 Lt? I enjoy your reviews on all types of bikes it helps point out the pros & cons for us bike shoppers.
