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Phew, imagine if you'd said my videos were all nonsense and that you were really disappointed in the Trident, lol! Glad you agree with me, keep enjoying :)
Waiting on my bike delivery here in Wisconsin and your videos have been really helpful. Tank bag and TEC levers are waiting for install. Great mature video coverage of the Trident!
I have orderen the Trident, will arrive probably on april. I also listened to all your comments about this bike so far. and I would like to tell your information was right on the spot. I learned more then I needed about the bike. Thanks alot for the hard work you did for us. Now I know I did the right choice on buying this bike.
Thank you for that. You may have seen that I have now sold the Trident in favour of a Speed Twin, but the Trident was one of the best bikes I have owned. Excellent value for money and great fun. Enjoy :)
I just found your channel and I am really enjoying it. I make vlogs on the several Triumphs I own as well. I appreciate that you include US conversions when listing specs. Thanks for that.
If only more RU-vidrs spoke in a calm manner as you do, the overly enthusiastic bike reviews are growing old quickly! Currently looking into the Trident and found your reviews very informative. Thanks a lot and keep up the great work. PS, subscribed.
Thank you for your kind words of encouragement, Russ. FYI, I have now sold the Trident and bought a Speed Twin, but the Trident is the best option in its category, imo. I have just recommended my son buy one as his first bike :)
Thanks. For me these days it’s mostly down to the engine (triple or twin) and final drive (shaft or chain/belt). Also pillion/passenger capacity. I tend to be brand loyal, but sadly I have swapped from the Triumph brand as they no longer make the bike I want/need. Thanks for you reviews which i enjoy.
Finally, after a long wait, getting mine tomorrow morning. Sad thing that I can't take the day off. Great review. My other bike is a 2014 Bonnie SE, so for the power side I will be fully satisfied I guess.
That's great news, Michel. Yes, I think compared to your Bonnie you will certainly feel a difference. The Trident definitely isn't underpowered, but it would be nice, just on occasion, to have a boost button. Enjoy your bike tomorrow :)
I rode my friend’s 2018 street triple R, where he adjusted the suspension for comfort. It was very compliant for the street. My point is that your comment for street triple being firm out of the box is true, but it is adjustable for your personal weight and conditions. Thanks, I enjoyed the review.
You make such nice and simple videos, it's so refreshing. I pretty much agree with everything you say, except that I happen to like the red highlights. Well, beauty/beholder. There's only thing I would definately change, and they are the rear indicators. Since they're on the tire hugger, they seem to stick out to much. Discrete ones like the DENALI LED Micro Indicators may look better. That's definately on my list of mods when I get mine.
Thank you. I agree that, if they had at least put the indicators up under the seat, then maybe the rear hugger thing wouldn't have looked quite so ugly. I'm sure some better alternatives will be out soon :)
Still running mine in and despite this it brings a smile to my face. Fitted a fender and hugger extender. Also a small rubber extender on the fender extender to stop crap being thrown into the radiator. Also a rear shock sock that keep it all clean. Handles well and break just fine for me.
As always a review worth watching, and yes you still remind me of BBC childrens TV narrators such as Oliver Postgate. Anyway, though I love my Ninja 1000SX I know what you mean about thinking about the next bike and I still regret selling my STriple but dont miss the aching back and sore wrists. Keep the updates coming and yes do keep reminding us back home just how great the weather is there....
As usual thank you for the calming and informative videos. I did test drove the T660 in Lisbon and loved it. It was my first triple engine and really liked it. But, as expected, it is not for me. I need more upright riding position and more wind protection. ( I asked when was the 660 based sport touring going to be released but they had no information yet ) I am looking at a used 1200GS or the new Yamaha Tracer 9 GT. And I really miss Algarve.. few days ago I remembered buying schrimp in the " Mercado de Olhão " Nhom..
Perfect road for such a fabulous bike!! I have ridden that road on a scooter with my wife on the back and loved it. Great review as usual and good for you that you have bonded so well with the Mighty T. Ride safe and keep em coming. Steve
.......steve1962.smugmug.com/Portugal-2017/i-ndD92kS/A....and this one at the view point just outside Monchique..... We went all over the place on that thing over 4 days......Alvor, Silves, Monchique, Portimao......we hired it from Albufeira where we were staying.....
You lucky Sod. I got mine 4 weeks ago, rode it home in the pi**ing rain, and I've managed to cover 220 miles because the UK weather is pants! I'll not get to run it in for months at this rate. However, I love it and can see a long and enjoyable future with it.
Lol, sorry! I've been watching the weather in the UK - and hearing from my sister on the phone about how depressing it is. If it's any consolation, we had a pretty crappy winter down here and things only really began to brighten up at the beginning of May :)
I'm right over 400 miles on mine and am quite pleased with it. I am glad the flashing tach has moved up to 5k (at 300 miles). I like that I can be down in the revs (3.5k or so) and it will pull nicely when you open the throttle without having to downshift when in town. I don't plan on modding it in any way. Tail bag is coming soon, but that's about it. And I like the rear plate mount/fender. In fact, I don't even notice it when I'm riding. An updated or optional throttle map to help with the tip-in muddiness would be good.
I went for a test-drive on a Trident yesterday here in Lisbon. Such a step-up from the CB500X and now, my standards are polluted. The only negative I was able to spot was the suspensions' stiffness which is probably there to enable a more sportive experience on twisty roads. I got the impression it has a tad more power than I can currently handle. Cheers
I can imagine that the Trident's suspension did feel very firm to you, but this is as much down to the very soft setup on the CB500X. The Trident is much more fun, but the CB is more of an all-rounder :)
I rode my Trident on the german Autobahn at about 180 for a couple of hundred meters and obviously the wind blows hard, but it is very manageable. Also, I really like the plate holder because it keeps the tails nice and slick but I agree on the indicators.
Watched this again, too. 80 BHP is enough for me. It would be the perfect bike for Thailand. I like the red highlights. Ditto the swingarm-mounted registration plate. Nick
I can confirm that Michelin's Road 5 works superbly in the rain. I have them fitted to both my Street Triple R and my Aprilia Caponord, and although there is a big weight difference between the bikes (STR 190 kg, AC 245 kg), both handle perfectly in both wet and dry conditions on the Road 5s. Last year, I rode through torrential rain in France on my Aprilia and I never experienced any slipping or sliding. 👍
I was really confused if I should take this over the street triple. Looks like I’ve finally made my decision, gonna book the trident in the coming week. Much thanks from India!
You're welcome. The Trident is a better all-round bike than the Street Triple, imo. Have you seen the comparison video I did? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MF9xixBVsk8.html
Great follow-up review !! I too traded in a BMW for this, a 2020 F750GS which sadly had no soul and was like a school bus and a space shuttle had sex. Yea was neat all the screens and gizmos and was roomy but I could have fallen asleep on the thing and it probably would have just rode itself... meh... BUT the Trident...yessir.... this is a bike that begs your engagement. I wasn't lucky (quick) enough to secure a pre-order for the Matte Black so I had to settle for the white and found a parts distributor in Germany (Triumphworld) that gave me all the part numbers to change the front fender pieces, radiator ends, under tail panel and tank cover to which ever colors I wanted to mix and match. Regarding mods: I second the black TEC adjustable levers.. Thanks for recommending, they are very good and excellent quality to the price. Puig is currently working on a very decent looking windscreen for the Trident you can see on their site. I too would like a little more "gription" on the tank sides for diving into turns since currently there is a lot of slick plastic, but I found R&G has some tank grip strips (part: EZRG824BL) cut for those areas beneath the Trident logo where your grip is needed. Lastly R&G also has a pillion blank plate kit to cover where the pillion peg mounts would go and are quite nice (part: BLP0047BK) I'm still in my break-in period and one thing I'm noticing is the lack of that "induction whine" that I keep hearing on other vids. I'm hoping its an unlock thing one the RPMs are freed up. Regardless, this bike is a head turner and is an absolute blast to ride. one year shy of 50, This is my 6th bike (cruisers and street) and I can say so far this one has ticked 90% of those (my perfect bike) boxes and got a feeling I'll be keeping this one in the stable for some time :)
Sounds as if you had a very similar experience to me: taken in by the BMW's good looks and premium reputation, only to be disappointed by the reality. Glad you're enjoying the Trident, it's a cracking bike :)
Yes, it's a great region for motorcycling here with all the long, dry days and pretty mountains. Mind you, in Norway you'd probably call them hills, lol :)
Passed 1300 miles on the odometer last weekend! Loving it more and more as I get comfortable with it. Haven’t grabbed any accessories yet but already have a list 😂
Good to see you're still enjoying the Trident, I agree with you that in many situations it's a better option than the Street triple, in fact about 70% of my riding would be city and suburban riding which is were the Trident's in its element but that other 30% when I get a chance to cane it is were I'd miss my Street triple.
I got mine yesterday, looking forward to getting a decent run, I see what you mean about the seat, after market cover maybe. Loving the views in Portugal!
Agree with the ugly dash screws, get a flyscreen looks nice 👌🏻 Have my trident for 2 months now. Dealer said the quick shifter was a needless gimmick. I got heated grips, tank sliders, pillion handles and am looking to get those nice round mirrors. Enjoy, drive safe!
The red under the seat is slightly less visible, at least to me as a tall guy, so I haven't done it yet. I imagine the part is expensive, so wrapping might be a good idea :)
The most beautiful bike on the market... but I still have to decide what kind of riding I want/will do. In my opinion the trident is perfect for commuting and/or a weekend escape. For longer rides I don´t know. Waiting on Triumph for aftermarket options (saddlebags). At the moment I have a Honda CB500F and still enjoying it, learned to ride and did my License Test with this bike. Overtaking is the big question with this Honda... (I ride a lot on mountain roads). But if I keep watching your videos... I will probably buy the Trident... next year:))))
I have watch some of yours vidéo 👍 I will probably buy a Trident soon...I have test one and love it😀 A lot more nimble than my beauty Thunderbird 900...I will probably leave her for the Trident... Even if I know than you have change for another one 😉 Your videos are always clear and instructive and what a spot 🤩 Just want to put my wheels one day in southern Portugal 😀 Even if I have lovely roads at home, I m in France , at the feet of Pyrenees and near of Basque Country 😉 And in some vidéos you speek a very good french 👍 Thank's for your videos 👏
Thanks for your kind words, Cedric. The Trident is one of the best bikes I have owned, and certainly one of the best in its category, imo. You won't be disappointed :)
RM, was that an onlins sticker on your front fork? I paired my android phone with the bike in less than a minute and can now enjoy tunes on the go. I fitted the pillion grab rails myself using the excellent Triumph technical instructions. And whilst the red tail pan was removed took the opportunity to cut to shape some clear vinyl and stick it to the underside to offer some protection against abrasion and stone chips.
Yep, a genuine Öhlins sticker, lol. In my attempt to reduce the red bits, I took the Showa sticker off, but it looked a bit bare, so I put a black & grey Öhlins sticker on. I will probably be covering the rear cowl when I do the tail tidy swap :)
Thinking about replacing my KTM 390 Duke with one of these but in the all black which doesn't have the red bits and looks far better to me. Nice 3 month review.
On the brakes: if you decide you want to keep this bike for a long time and want to sort the brakes out I belive there is now brake kit for the trident 660 from british legends in France that replaces the stock brakes some with twin 320mm disks in the front and a 255mm disk in the rear and brembo 4 pot calipers all around. It's about 1900 euros for the full kit or 1400 for the front kit only. Might be a bit overkill for the Trident, but it's always nice to have the option. Greetings from Aveiro!
Ok, so on my 6th bike in a year and a half! Just ordered a Trident for Paris in lieu of my Fantic 500 Scrambler. I really enjoyed the test ride but found the lag on the acceleration a little annoying. One thing no one mentions is that Triumph seems to be the obnly manufactuer that puts the horn in a reachable place without removing your hands from the clutch. Looking forward to delivery in early May and hope to keep it for a little longer than the others😂
Haha, I know the feeling, Tony... The Trident is a great bike and should be a considerable step-up from the Fantic (which, admittedly, I have yet to try). Hope you enjoy it :)
If you get a Tune form DNK, the muted throttle goes away. 1 to 1 throttle response. it becomes a different beast~! I am def considering the quick shifter. SOunds lovely!
I’ve been absolutely loving mine. weathers been bad though.. first service next week. Getting my bar end mirrors then, I think they look sick and complete the bike. How is the quickshifter when you’re not pushing it hard? Like cruising speed, is it still good? Do you still rev match when shifting down? It’s something i automatically do.
Are you in the UK? The weather has been terrible recently! The qs is good in most situations. I do like the look of bar end mirrors, but I need to watch the width😊
@@RocketMan_Moto I’m from The Netherlands! I’ll probably be ordering the qs after first service. Cant help myself.. Hopefully the bike wont be too wide for filtering w the bar ends. Never really thought of that, ill have to find out! Class vids mate keep ‘m coming
I finally got mine! Got it last Friday. So far I'm really enjoying it. I'm amazed by how nimble the thing is. I have 2 gripes. 1. I come from a cruiser background so this style of bike is new to me. I find when I brake, my weight gets shifted to my wrists. I have to constantly remind myself to really hug the tank with my legs. That seems to help. 2. I find the seat very uncomfortable. The ergonomics of the bike is very comfortable, but the seat feels like a wooden plank. Then again, I have a really boney butt so I'm sure that doesn't help.
Haha, the seat isn't amazing, but I've known a lot worse. As for the riding position, if you're coming from a cruiser, I get the weight on the wrists problem. Hopefully, there will be some nice knee grips coming out from people like TechSpec soon :)
Hi, great video, I did saw a svartpilen 401 in the video, and I wanted to ask what do u think between the svart and trident for 1st bike. I do like the huski a lot,and is more in my budget, but I am 33 years old and 110kg and a lot of people are saying that it will be too small for me, and maybe not enough powerfull. Can you give me any advice, thanks :)))
The Trident is a bigger bike physically, so I think you would be better with that. Your choice will depend on other things, though, like dealer support, etc.
Get the DNK tune. It will open the motor up and it will be noticeable. And the Zard full exhaust is the way to go. And lastly the Nitron aftermarket suspension is highly recommended.
Try covering the radiator cowl and the entire front mud guard with matte black vinyl wrap like u did to cover the red sticker, I think it would look more subtle and will suit the bike. The silver is looking a bit off and odd. Just a suggestion.
I've been looking at alot of naked sport type bikes and as far as looks imo this bike is the best looking I've seen. Like you my only concern is the low power ratings of the motor. This bike with the speed triple motor would be sweet.
After receiving from the dealer, at the house I noticed a small oil leak at the oil filter, but after tightening and decreasing everything is now dry. And the left mirror was not tightened normally. At the first gas station, I drove 245 km before the low fuel level warning. And I installed a radiator protection from evotech-performance.
These should have been picked up during the pre-delivery inspection :( I had a similar experience a couple of weeks ago when I took delivery of my Honda Grom - very poor.
I had also small leak from one of the screws. This was not a oil from engine it self but rather trapped oil from production line under the screw and released by the heat of the engine. After 3 drives it disappeared and never showed again. That was 2 months ago.
Great review. As someone who got back to motorcyling under a year ago and has already chaged twice (Ducati Scrambler - Triumph Tiger 900 GT PRO - BMW 1250GS) and am thinking of test driving a Street Triple or a Trident, I know exactly what you mean😂 I live in the Paris region and spend more time filtering than on those beautiful twisties so the GS isn't probably the wisest choice but I do love it in nearly every way. It would be nice to be back on a bike that is 100kg lighter! I Ride safe
@@RocketMan_Moto Funny story, I took the Street Triple RS for a test ride today and loved it. I might even end up trading😂 I guess it's the midlife crisis or ADHD. Take care and ride safe
Also from the Algarve, im not sure whether Id go for the trident or the cb650r. The Trident shop is in Loule which is 40km+ away from me, but the Honda(Angel Pilot) is only 10km away, would that affect your choice in going for either one?
I bought my Grom from Angel Pilot. Service is ok, but nothing special. Daniel at Triumph is a really nice guy and always ready to help. So in answer to your question, I would be prepared to go the extra few miles to Loulé :)
I love the looks, and that engine is legendary, however, they say the throttle response is delayed and muted, is it true? saludos from the North of Portugal (Galicia). Great video.
Done 1500 miles in wet and dry. Bike is absolutely brilliant. Quick shifter is a blast , makes you go up and down the box just for the hell of it. Road and Rain settings , that is a mystery. You can set Road mode and also accidentally change TC and Map to rain. These stay on until you remember to reset to default.🤔
Also fitted OE bar end mirrors and no problem filtering. They look a lot nicer than the big wing mirrors. Fitted a pyramid extends fenda on front , this has kept the rad clean. Also found the swing arm cover plate caps come off easily to enable an Abba Stand to be used. I also found the suspension has settled and the feeling back through the seat is not so violent🤣
Nice mods there. I agree the suspension does feel better over time, but maybe this is just us getting used to the firmness?? I agree the QS is awesome :)
I saw an add on ebay by a company in Europe who has a kit for the trident where the signal lights are mounted up under the seat along the sides. The tail tidy was removed leaving the whole tire exposed and the plates was monted on an arm on the left side where the arm for the tail tidy was very similar to the Indian. The price was around 5 or 6 hundred dollars. I can't remember the name of the company I think they were either from Italy or France
Congrats to your small changes you did on the bike, makes it look even better. I really like the Trident but it came too late for my 2020 buy. As good as it is, specially for the price, today I would trade in my 2020 Street R - which for me offers the best balance of price and performance (vs RS and Trident).
I had a BMW F900XR a couple of years ago and didn't get on with it (see ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qzR6ocSyv0w.html), so I don't intend buying another one in the foreseeable future :)
How is the riding position on the street triple compared to the trident? I know it's a bit more aggressive but are you still mostly upright on the triple or is it way more forward?
If 10 were adventure bike upright and 1 moto GP sports bike, I'd say the Trident would be an 8, the Street Triple a 5 and the Speed a 4. The Street is closer to the Speed than to the Trident, imo :)
I just checked on Ebay. The kit for the trident is called - Fender eliminator side Triumph Trident 660. It is from a town called Ecully in France They don't mention the name of the company on Ebay. The price is 465.64 in Canadian Dollars. Free shipping included
Ooh, I'll check that out - thanks. Tbh, though, I still can't decide whether to do the tail tidy mod or not. Since I rode the Speed Triple last week and now that Triumph have announced the new binged-up Speed Twin, I may decide to part ex' the Trident in the autumn, good as it is :)
Ah, I see what you mean - yes, now my Trident has been properly run in, I can begin to give it some more revs. I've also read that if you turn the traction control off, the bike 'comes alive' - need to try that! :)
Mine arrived last week, and I think you are right in terms of this being a good bike for me - someone who is getting back into riding after 30 years! I am less picky about many of the things you mentioned as grievances, but that goes to my lack of experience. I love the bike, and have ordered the tec levers on your recommendation and as my hand was very sore trying to reach the indicators in particular. Other than that the bike is very forgiving for novices like me, but the 660 engine will allow for long term ownership, as opposed to me having bought a 500 or even smaller bike. I was right at home on it on the second day. Thank you for your info!
I have riding bikes for 35 years and wonder why they never get brakes who could STOP the bike faster than today without using only the front or rear brakes or mix it together. The most perfect brakes was the Dual Brake System on a Honda Blackbird. Worked just GREAT. My front Street Triple brakes are great but the rear brakes are just like they use to work, slooow, slooow we brake down in this world and by that i usually never use that rear brake.
@RocketMan i have a question regarding trident balance. If you balance yourself on the mid of the bike and remove hands from the handles does the trident tend to lean left and hold slight left or does it hold the line straight? Had a minor accident and i was wondering if its the cause of my bike leaning a bit left or is it just how the bike is? Would be grateful for answer
I'd buy a Street Triple tomorrow if they offered it in an interesting color. At least the Trident gets white. Triumph must have a huge reservoir of silver and black paint.
Haha, I agree. I was thinking that about the Speed Triple I rode a few days ago: such a loopy bike should be available in canary yellow, or purple... :)
As you appear to like 3 cyl bikes in this style and would like more power , have you tried the latest Yamaha MT09's with the up-graded engine,suspension , brakes etc ? Have you at any time tried an MT09 or XSR 900 if yes have you a vid ? and what did you think ?
@@RocketMan_Moto Hope the bikes are available soon as would like to know your views ,the '21 09 has been updated considerably over the previous model ,might be worth trying an earlier version if poss .
Great video. What’s the trident like for tall people (seem to remember you are tall?). I am six foot four inches, 16 stone. Worried about the economics although the bike looks amazing. Thanks
@@RocketMan_Moto thanks RocketMan. As a new rider I am leaning toward the cb500x as a first bike - comfortable and forgiving - with a view to stepping up to more powerful bike once I am comfortable with the basics of riding. Similar to the path you walked except sadly I won’t be in lovely sunny Portugal!
I had a CB500X 2 seasons ago (see my videos, if interested). It’s a great all-round easy bike to live with, very accessible and comfortable. BUT, I soon got bored with the lack of power, and vibration was an issue on my 2019. I believe Honda have used better engine mounts on the 2021 to improve things.
I've heard that swapping for more aggressive pads that you can make a soft feeling break have that initial bite you seem to want I haven't swapped the pads on my trident yet but I've been considering it
@@RocketMan_Moto www.britishlegends.fr/en/brake-pads-trident.html thoes are the pads the site also had a kit to swap brembo calipers but that was 1300 so I think I'll just try the pads
Hello, hope you guys are doing good. I recently made an order for the trident in india, after checking some good reviews all over the internet. But, your video seems much more detailed and long term compared to others. So, I would like to know weather you feel any vibrations in between 4500 rpm to 7000 as I can see many people from diff parts of the world are complaining about the vibrations. If it is there , will it reduce after the break in period or first service. Please, clarify my doubts regarding the vibrations. Thank you.
I think all bikes vibrate to a greater or lesser extent, especially at high revs. The Trident is one of the 'least bad' bikes I have ridden in terms of vibration, although I do use Grip Puppies, which help quite a bit :)
