New 2021 Triumph Trident 660 First Ride Review 

I think this is the bike that could get me back into biking after 30 years, looking forward to seeing it in my local showroom.

Fellows I'm 72 years I learn how to ride on my first bike when I was 12 years old on a Triumph 500 1955 spit fire. My dearly uncle allowed me that opportunity and I never had turned back from those Iron horses. I drove must of old English bikes, then turned to Italian bikes and finally to Nipón bikes and some of the American "imitations" passing thru generations, like this new Triumph attacking the miles apparently, that if you not carefully respected, could be definitely the good bye, to those golden years.

Really appreciate the reviews man! I was about to buy the Honda CB650R but changed my mind and put down a deposit for the Trident when I first saw the lauch event. The rear end, screen setup, lighter weight, torque delivery sold it for me. Can’t wait until January to ride this beauty

Just bought this for my first bike and I definitely love it. It's comfortable, manageable around town, and looks so damn good!

Been waiting for this review bro! Excited for you that you got to ride it! I remember watching your ER6 oil and spark plug change video when I first started riding. Been following for a long time. Good to see you get opportunities like this! Grats again dude!

I've watched and read everything I can about this bike. I'm 60 yrs old and been riding over 40 yrs. I want this for my 2nd bike. Can't wait to test ride one this spring as I live in Upstate NY with snow on the ground right now.

This was a really well-done review; you covered all the important points without beating everything to death. It's a lovely bike and you nicely noted its features. Triumph has really come a long way and seems to making beautiful bikes for almost everyone.

Not just beginners I’m 65 want a lighter more nimble bike than my T120. Trident looks spot on. So I’ve ordered one getting it March.

Love to see the roads i drive everyday in such a nice video! Good job!✌🏼

OUTSTANDING work on this video! this bike seems like a TON of fun for sure! I'd take one lol Nice work MB!

Best review Ive seen! Love the details you captured on film!

Trident seems more interesting after this review they created and overall bike can do everything and it seems to be the best buy IMO

Great video and great review, as usual. Been waiting for this to drop! Think I fit close to your category of, looking for a second bike (but that's not a retro).

I am 43 and this is my second bike after riding an MT 03 for four years. I am absolutely happy with it. It has enough power and is beautiful visualy and to ride. I dont need anything else at the moment.

I am an older rider and I think this would be a good bike for me.

Looking forward to seeing this in my local dealer in oz have to see in the flesh to decide on the colour choice thanks good review

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!

Just lovely ! Many years ago I owned an original Trident T150 and for its time it roade real well. I can see myself owing one of these as a second bike. Maybe a present for my 70th year coming up early next year!

Triumph just knows how to style a bike just right, Triumph design is awsome

They've nailed it! Great job Triumph - an alluring product even for us Bonneville riders! Mr Motobob, very fond of your reviews!

I have the same interests in bikes as you, and I am planning on buying a bike for daily commute, this review is exactly what I needed!

My wife bought a Trident 660. It is fun, they made a spectacular bike. The fuel economy seems to drop off quickly on the highway though. 5th and 6th could be a little taller for fuel economy. I can pull 50-60 mpg on my Tiger 800 and she falls near the 40 mpg mark on the same long hauls. With the low profile seat and (aftermarket drop kit) she is very happy to join the Triumph family!

I’ve never been crazy about flat paint jobs, but that black one with the white Triumph “Union Jack” logo is the best looking one 😉🏍👍.

Been waiting for your ride and review! 👍🏼

Yes, I was waiting for this review!

Round headlight!

Love it. Love everything about it. Hang on, apart from the exhaust. Euro 5 I get but that doesn’t dictate how it looks, it’s grotesque! However, in the scheme of things, I think this is a great bike and I’m looking forward to owning one next year.

I see Triumph have posted this video on their website. Congratulations :-D it is a good video, and does appear to be a good bike. I might find out for myself sometime early next year, covid restrictions allowing !

Great and succinct review. 😎 going to pick this up to go with my mt-10

Was waiting for this! Didn't disappoint! 👌🏾😁

Great video Bob 👍🏻 Superb photography as usual....oh ...the bike ain’t bad either!!

New riders and commuters have never had it so good! It’s another lovely looking bike with the right features fitted and the unnecessary one’s omitted. It does sound however, completely strangled, but it’s nothing an aftermarket zoorst can’t fix (and there will be plenty soon enough)! Top mini review. Thanks 👍🏻

I just recently purchased this fine machine, and I couldn’t be happier!

I rode once in Tenerif with some old rental Suzuki. I cannot imagine how sweet it is to ride with a brand new Triumph.

Cute bike. Reminds me of my SV650 that stays in my heart forever. Clean, simple. Very nice.

I bought one today. Black + belly oan + quick shift + Bluetooth. Pick it up next Tuesday. New.

As an older rider looking for something lighter and more refined, thanks for an honest report. I'll be test riding one soon I hope

First time I have seen your channel. Great job on the review, subscribed.

I said it before if Triumph get the price right on this bike they are on to a winner here and personally I think they have so well done Triumph. Great review U lucky Sir to get out of UK winter for some warm riding!

I owned a 1970 Triumph Trident 750. It was mildly chopped. It sounded like a 1000 Horsepower VW Beetle. I liked it!

If I was after a bike in this class it would be top of my list. Great review Bob 👍🏼

Nice bike Triumph ,this is a winner, it gives me back the T150 vibe I had in the '70

Best review of this bike so far.

Nice review bro..love from India I'm planning for trident when it's launch

I really want to see a proper track/road test Aprilia Tuono 660 Triumph Trident 660 Honda CB650R Suzuki SV650 Ninja Z650 Yamaha MT07

Cant stop looking @ this new bike!!

Best speedometer I've seen in a long time!

This looks like a great bike for commuting and for some backroad run. Love the design

Thanks for the review! I'm deciding between a Striple R and this Trident. Leaning to the Trident to keep it sane and safe. I've had a Tuono and Speed Triple, but want something to really get the most out of on the road with out being a total jerk or in jail. Am I going to get bored of the Trident or is it enough sport bike to do to biz? It looks super fun. Thanks.

Great review Bob! Thank you. 👍😎🇦🇺

Great review as usual, Bob. With your contacts in Triumph land in mind (Jack Lilley etc), I wonder if it's possible to fit the rear mudguard & number plate/indicator fittings from the Street Triple? I love this bike, but I HATE the swingarm mounted mudguard. It really is a showstopper for me!

The best review of it so far! I can’t decide if I want the Trident or the Street Scrambler!

Had my mind set on a mt07.. this changes everything def test riding it. Nice review

The bike is one of the nicest looking bikes I’ve ever seen. I thought the BMW nine r was cool but Despite blows it away. Can’t wait to see it in person

Awesome review! Would you trade your street twin for the trident?

I love this bike so much. Gonna be my first bike! Did you get a Version with full Mods? What is your Height?

we are getting the Trident when it shows up those triples are sweet

Awesome, love the Matt Black. I need one!

was waiting for this vid when i saw some other youtuber upload it.

What a lovely little bike this is! Excellent design, and yeh, it sounds like Triumph is trying to get a piece of "that" market (and its about time!). I love the look; reminds me of the Monster, that tank is pretty beefy looking. Hopefully we'll have test rides available over in The States soon and I can get my hands on one to see what its all about.

Could you elaborate on this throttle lag, please? If I cruise e.g. on second gear with traffic, 10mph, and want to suddenly accelerate to jump in a gap between cars, will that "lag" affect it?

Yes i definitely like this bike a lot. Best review on it so far!

Great review.. this bike really has it all for the price. I know you’ve tested the Harley sportster s. And I know they are very different bikes in many ways. But can you give any advice on which you’d lean towards. Yes cost is almost double in sportster. But you get what you pay for. And draw back with triumph is closest dealer of triumph is about 45 min away where as Harley very close by. Thanks for the solid reviews.

Hi there, love the channel. I test ride the trident at the weekend. Nice bike, but the sound was a disappointment . I understand no other exhausts are available atm. Are there an examples of what I could expect from an aftermarket exhaust on the trident ?

Hi Bob it's your cousin Gavin, don't know much about bike's, but I'm very impressed with your reviews on these motorised machines, you could maybe introduce your lancastrian accent so us northerners can understand your posh accent that you have acquired, haha 😂 only joking, I was showing my lad finlay your channel he was very impressed, saw uncle Mark up town the other day on chopper, keep up the good work motobob, hope you and your family are well 👍

Great review, I do like this bike maybe my next new bike 👍

Great review Rob - Thank you. Passed my test as a 50ish something last year and went for the Street Triple and love it....so much that I also picked a beauty of a Black Bonneville ST which I've enjoyed customising during the lockdown. I know you have one too and enjoy it. However, I fell in love with the CB1000r and the STR has had to go in place of the Honda but my Bonneville ST won't be going anywhere. Triumph know how to make an attractive package and that matt black and white paint option is stunning. I think this new bike from them will really bring back some of us 'older' riders into the hobby/sport. Stay safe folks !

Definitely getting this as my second bike besides my Africa Twin DCT

Having just ridden it, I agree, Triumph have nailed it.

Picked up my Trident as a first bike. I’ve now got a little over 1000 miles on it and love it more with each mile. It’s everything I could want from a bike to learn on.

I love the look and configuration of this bike, always been a fan of triples since my trident t150v back in the 70’s. The only thing I can criticise is the rear light assembly, I think it’s crap and hopefully a third party tail tidy putting the tail light and blinkers where they should be under rear section.

If I did not already have a SV650 I would really want this. It looks fantastic and has some of the same character.

BTW how was the heat dispersion on the legs when you were riding for longer time?

Thanks for this review and great video. Since this is the new entry level within Triumph bikes, how would you rate the riding pleasure of this new Trident compared to your Street Twin, especially for urban trips? Thanks!

how does it compare to husky 701 to this or is it even something to consider?

Nice review. I'm tired of listening to excuses aimed at appeasing a Moto-GP Racer's Ego. I rode a 2017 FZ-07 on The Big Island of Hawaii and never sat there and thought OMG!, the brakes, only 70+/hp! That gen could have used better forks. It had more than enough power and torque for any street application. Hope this Triumph forces Yamaha to do a real MT-07 update. Trident looks/sounds awesome. Thanks for the black version. I like it best as well!

Nice review, still two months away from delivery, but counting down

Great review. Loved it. Cheers

Perfect one and only bike in the garage

Looks really good, I also own street twin and a Ducati scrambler icon Dark so this would make an excellent 3rd bike

Great review and love the bike . The only thing I don’t like is the Triumph logo on the tank ! But it wouldn’t stop me getting one as a second bike .

How would you compare is to your Street Twin (what year?)?

This might very well be my next bike. I want this so bad!

How do the brakes compare to a 675 Street Triple (non R)? I found those to be a bit weak feeling.

Excellent review new subscriber here from Mexico city.!

Great review. Well done.

thanks for the great videos as always!!, i hope i can reach the ground fine with a 1.67 lol it my only worry about this bike!

Man this thing is sweet. Nice review! Probably my next bike coming from a ninja 400.

Lovely bike, I owned an FZ07 ( MT) and I would choose that bike any day over the Triumph but if I could have 2 the second would be the Trident. I am a lifelong Triumph fan all the way back to the 60s. Owned 5 Hinckleys but also know the reality of the product.

This bike gives me the same impression as the Honda's CB650R Neo Cafe so I find them both fitting in the same category, with just a matter of personal taste either one will sure give lots of riding fun.

What are the provisions for luggage? Do we get a set of saddle bags?

This seems like a sweet second bike when used. But as a Jeep guy I want a Tenere 700 so badly.

I’m 53 and in the middle of doing my full license. After watching this video I think I know what is going to be my first big bike! Great video and very informative. Cheers

Looks fantastic - a more manageable street triple roadster basically. Great review. I have a Street Twin just like you, would you consider a trident as a 2nd bike? is there enough difference between them to warrant having both? I use the Street twin for longer trips and short ones and backlane blasts - feels nice and retro lazy when I want and I can push on a bit with it. Thinking Trident for the back lane blasts leaving the Street twin for more sedate and longer trips? What do you think?

Love it, a nice alternative to retro or an all out hang on for your life speed or street triple, nice looking and affordable 👍

Perfect dimensions and the clean tail 😍

You did a great job showing the bike. I think it's going to be a seller! Looking forward to throwing a leg over for my own impressions. 6'2" and 210 Lbs. May be a deal breaker, but I'll remain optimistic haha. Cheers!

Hey Bob, great job! I've been reading all there is to read about the new trident, and your review stands out :) Just a quick question: I'm 1.65cm and I can put both feet flat on the ground when riding my MT07. Do you think I'll be able to do the same with the Trident?

Lovely looking bike, would look very nice next to my tiger.

Passed my test on a Trident. Easy bike to ride. I'm saving for one!😂