@@wilmdrdo1228 There's nothing wrong with wanting creature comforts. Cruise control comes in handy during long rides where vibrations on the handlebar can make your hand go numb.
I really wish mfg's would get out of the habit of putting twin headlights on motorcycles, then only having one of them as low-beam. If they're going to invest in putting twin headlights, then PLEASE make both of them light, so I get twice the lighting at night!
Thanks for the review! Looks like a great bike. It's not quite what gets me excited about bikes, but sportier bikes are harder and harder to ride at my age. I don't understand why front preload adjustment isn't a given - adjusters cost a little bit, but not enough to put off a buyer, I'd think. A center stand also seems like a given for this segment. Cruise control? I'd like to have it, but it's not a game changer for me. It surprises me how important this has quickly become. Lighting ... when will reviews cover this? Especially for a touring oriented bike, lighting during evening/nighttime riding is very important (more so than CC?).
"Just how great would a Street, or Speed, Triple version be?" You read my mind, Neevsey. I own a Street Triple, and am dying for a well-design fairing from Triumph for it.
Your review is perfect! Nowadays most reviews tend to be soft promotions for the bike. But @5:55 when you mentioned how you find similar the bike handles as compared to Cb500x, I was pleasantly surprised.
Seeing more Road 5s on OEM fitments. Gotta say after having a set on two of my bikes, one for nearly two years, they deserve the praise. Awesome grip in dry and wet, and are wearing very, very well.
Great review. I took it for a short ride and found the gears too short, specially for this flat torquey triple engine; at cruising speeds the engine was really busy. Thoughts?
Solid, honest, informative review- thank you! This bike appears to be a winner. Like the revised Kawi Versys 650 LT, Triumph missed the mark by not including cruise control. I wonder how passenger accommodations are?
Triumph stopped importing the 1050 Tiger into the US just as the ADV thing and upright tourers started taking off. I know sales were low, but if they had only updated it to compete with the XR and Multi, they would be onto a winner.
Nice looking bike , reference cruise control, been riding 50 years , sometimes 450 miles a day , got it on my tracer 900 gt and have never used it , I like to control a bike , not it control me 😊👍. When it comes out next Feb in dealers , test ride booked 😊😊
Never had it on a bike, don't use it in my car. I suppose it would be worth it if you often travel 500 miles up a motorway, not something I do on a bike.
Like every other tool out there, cc is has its place. I recently did 1200 miles in two days and there were several long, flat stretches that a "real" cc would've been perfect. I've got a throttle lock that steps in to relieve the wrist, but headwinds and grades require throttle twisting to maintain the pace. Been riding for over 50 years and things like quickshifters and cc can really up the enjoyment level considerably when putting on the miles.
I can definitely picture them making a Tiger 1200 Sport with the speed triple engine. I wonder if they'll make a mid-size Tiger Sport with the 765cc street triple engine
Super middleweight bike! Agree with the O.A.T and CC misses, and centre stand should be standard fit. 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!
Almost a perfect match with the Kawasaki Versys 650; and here in the US, they are priced identically. The Versys has a more comfortable seat than the Tiger and if you get the lowered Tiger seat, it's going to have even less padding. MCN says it just purrs along at 6000 rpm (70 mph in sixth gear). As a triple, I would expect it to be smooth. But above 70 mph, the Tiger buzzes your hands and feet more than the twin cylinder Versys. The Tiger's bare steel foot pegs could really use some rubber covers. But I'm sure many riders want the extra 13 horsepower of the Tiger, as well as Triumph's better fit and finish. In my opinion, it's a toss up. Anybody looking at either bike should go test ride both before laying down your money.
Valve check every 10k miles?! Wow. Even the Ducati Multistrada V2S has an 18000 mile interval. I don't know what Triumph were thinking on that one, my 1993 Honda Nighthawk 750 doesn't even require valve checks...I know I ride too much to consider a bike that requires a valve check every 10k miles, that's just insane on a modern engine (and it's not like a valve check was a 45 minute job on a bike like this).
Think he made a mistake there, the basic service (oil and filter and a check over) are every 10k and the main service every 20k as per most of the latest Triumphs.
@@splodge5714 On Ducati's from 10+ years ago. That hasn't been the case in many years.. The valve intervals in Ducati's in recent years, is usually longer than the intervals on Japanese bikes...
What would you consider a great WINTER bike. Something that is reliable in the cold. Good grip, doesn’t mind being dirty, not affected by Road grit much. Won’t kill you in the wet? This bike?
@Paul B yes I love that bike. But unfortunately for us, yamaha india hasn't launched it yet.. and not even will to in future.. so hoping, if triumph does something...
I want to see a real competitor to the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT and Ninja 1000sx or even the Super Duke GT (since the states aren’t getting SDGTs anymore) with a mind blowing, fun paint scheme for once. Amaze me triumph! Do we really need 9 diff retro bikes??? besides the real Tigers, Triumph has become so boring.
I have a 22 660 and love it! Review is spot on but I don't think cruise control is a big deal. I have cruise on my other bike and don't use it. I have throttle assist paddles on both which I love.
I would be so happy if triumph updated the trident and the tiger sport to have the same version of the 660 os the Daytona. More hp, higher redline and better throttle response
Ok. No 💩 talking. I don't like Triumph, never was my cup of tea, I don't like 3 cylinder engines, and anything with reliability below Honda is a no go for me. This is one good looking motorcycle.
I just picked up a 2023 last week and so far I love it. Never thought I would be on an adventure bike but this thing is fun to ride and has lots of power!
Actually, there are Six Selectable Riding Options out of Two basic modes. In ROAD 'mode', you can choose ABS, MAP, and TC Selection. The same for the 'RAIN' mode.
A bike I'd considering downsizing my Pan European for if the pan becomes to heavy to maneuver. Only problem is, here in New Zealand; I hear Suzuki will only be importing the LAMS version!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FFS.
He said 10000 mile valve check/adjustment interval, but it's 20000 mile according to the "Trident and Tiger Sport Owner's Handbook". I hope this is correct and more like Kawas and Yamahas.
Triumph have built a speed triple to it...its the 1050 tiger sport which has just been discontinued....now that is a lot of bike for your money...I know I've had 2 and got the last of the line, which has " cruise control"....
As an Adventure Tourer it is easily at the bottom of the list compared to all of the compelling 300cc - 700cc Adventure bikes on the market that are more capable and less money. It is at the top of the list as a Tourer and this is why most buyers would consider upgrading to it. The addition of cruise control would make it an easy purchase decision. Come on Triumph all of the parts are already in the bin and we would pay $299-399 for the upgrade.
But the Tiger Sport 1050 was the speed triple version! I had a a 2014 model, a great bike and very underestimated.But they dropped it due to poor sales.
I love mine but adding another tooth to the front sprocket. Want to stretch out 1st to 2nd to 3rd and lower the RPM on the top end. Cruise control would be a welcomed addition.
I just wish they keep the tridents' aesthetic like dark grey on grey tank pattern and those red accents. This just lacks that kind of statement. Will get the blue one anyway. *sigh*
Thanks for the review and for the decision to produce the video in my Country. It means a lot and I never thought about trying a Triumph motorcycle, but feeling that the brand and specialists as you are looking in our direction, I asked: - Why Not? This specific bike, competes with the tracer 7 or tracer 9 GT ? In your opinion, which yamaha`s proposal is this tiger Sport 660 competing with? Thanks in advance for your kind reply.
After almost 40 years of bikes and a tore up body cruise control is necessary to stay riding. As a person ages arms and fingers get numb pretty quick and you need a periodic break for the throttle hand.
Why do you request a street triple version? Street triple already exists, this baby adventure tourer was specifically made for this engine. Just embrace the new model.
Well I for one would plump for the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT. For starters it has cruse control, a centre stand and a bit more grunt. Triumph have missed a great chance here. I have to say though, it looks good and seems to ride and handle well. If they include c.c. and a centre stand in a future upgrade and still keep the price competative then It'll be a certain winner - they'll sell by the truckload.
@@Speedytrip My Ducati Multistrada V4S is every 36k! They could have stretched it to 20k. But then again a GS needs a service every 6k and valves every 12k, and nobody complains about that?
@@RichDunn Yeah the new V4 has the best maintenance intervals ever on a Ducati (thought I expect the day it needs to be done, will be quite violent on the wallet). Valves on the BMW are much easier to get to though. I had a 2018 R9T UGS and I knew a BMW mechanic that would do the valve check for 80-120$ depending on if they required to be adjusted or not. What I didnt like about the bike was that it would burn 1L of oil per 10000km and bike was new. Just puzzling for modern engines.
@@Speedytrip Yes, I suspect a $2k bill for that service overall. I've had ten boxers and none have used oil. I think it's because I run them really hard (near redline) for the first 10 - 20 miles to get a really good seal.
