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.

I’m 67 and been looking at getting back into biking and haven’t ridden for about 10 years. I must say this bike looks ideal.

“You can also buy a single. Guess where that’s going...Ping!” This guy cracks me up. I love.

The best review I’ve seen out of this press launch in Tenerife

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

The only channel where the narrators flips me the bird and I wanted to keep watching haha great video mate you’ve got me sold on one of these

Excellent review, love your presentation skills with that big dose of humour thrown in! Especially the fingers part!!😅

It’s nice when reviewers understand the target market for a product rather than what they want to get from it. Enjoying the content, keep it up.

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.

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!

The Piston fingers demonstration lmao 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Jeez what an amazing review man, far the best what i have seen about this bike. Thumbs up, and keep up with the good work!

Love the way you provide the information like a "regular guy". Thank you.

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! 👍🏻

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.

Great review. I have one on order. Can’t wait! Obviously I think it’s a beautiful looking bike. Well done Triumph!

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!

What a first class review and a really well thought out insight into the type of bike this is and who might buy it. Great stuff!

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 ...

Motorcycle is the only thing left that people care where it's made. Trident not made in uk .. who cares? I care thats why kawasaki 650 ..coz still made in japan.

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.

Brilliant, thorough, well balanced review & footage. Great job!

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 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🤘🤙👍

One of the best reviews out there....good work man...

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.

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 😂

John is the best presenter

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.

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.

Never knew Dave Bautista reviewed bikes

Dead at the fingers. 🤣 Excellent overview.

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.

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.

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 have always enjoyed your review John

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

The Trident looks like a substantial pkg and differentiated enough to lure in buyers. Kudos for fitting Road 5s.

I mean let's be honest... compared to its competition this beats them in looks, fit and finish, character.... all with a triumph triple, and triumph history. Easy choice.

I'm personally not a fan of the styling ... but this bike will be successful and Triumph will sell loads. A good contender in the class for sure.

Funny how the Brits doing reviews of this bike fluctuate between praising its Britishness and also playing down the fact that it's made in Thailand. It's a bike made in Thailand with British engineering, and parts sourced from all over the world. The days of purely national brands are long gone.

Your twin fingers cylinders seems undersquared, torky Ha Ha 😂 Well explained in such casual and ease. It's your passion that speaks up. Splendid 😊

Great review as always, and took the trouble to convert Newton metres to ft lbs for us old sods.

Best review I have heard by far 👍🏻👍🏻

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.

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?

3:20 Thanks man, now I can explain to my girlfriend the difference between Twin, Triple, and Inline 4 in ways that she understands.

Sounds like the theory behind my old Monster 696. Low hp, extra torque, light, fun. Great second bike...

Getting one thanks to your channel

Did I understand that right: you can't put and aftermarket exhaust on it?

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 !

I care where it's made. So where is it made?

Pushing 50 plus with many years of experience in biking that looks appealing 👀

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.

So well explained.....as always👍

Honest opinion please John, more fun than an XSR700 on the street?

I'm a young car enthusiast and this bike is just very attractive even for a guy like me

Loved your scientific explanation of how the cylinders from 1-4 go!

Great bike, I wonder if it’s just a fraction too pricey?

Honest and differ ent review thank you.

Nice bike,!!! Good to see you back living the dream in Tenerife John. When are you back in north Devon?

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?

All the reviews, and Triumph reps, keep stating that service will be cheaper, but don't give the details as to how or why that is possible. What is it about this bike that makes it cheaper? Valve adjustment intervals longer? oil changes less frequent? I have looked at the web site, and it is just as vague.

I always like your reviews…and this is not an exception..

What a review! Simple, soul, zen.

Excellent is the right term for this review.

Nice bike, not a fan on the looks but fair play to Triumph for shaking up the class. Another good honest review without all the gushy b*llocks we get else where cheers.

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.

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).

Its a Union Flag on the tank. Its only called a Union Jack when flown at sea.

Best bike reviewer bar none

Saying it not British because it made over seas, is like saying a curry made in England is not Indian

Great, honest review. A great bike, not for me, but no bike is for everyone.

Not a fan of this type of bikes, but the rear splash guard with indicators and license plate is a smart looking setup.

Another great review! 👍

Any recommendations for 6'2 person who like this style of bike but do not want a tourist style bike?

Excellent review, as usual - thank you 🙏.

Excellent review. I think any first big biker would be daft not to buy it if they have the means 👍👍

Shame you can't have a Street Twin with the same front looks of this bike eg front headlight. Nice looking bike but not sure about the plastic looking sides of tank.

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

Dammit am I an Arthur? My Street Trip is objectively the superior bike, but sometimes it feels a little too hectic. I find myself wishing for something a little mellower, maybe a bit softer, to enjoy the ride without the need to rail every corner. But still be able to whick it up when the need strikes. This bike is quite appealing. Really dig the looks too, though I agree that the red flashes really break up its otherwise clean lines.

Yup 1st to 4th gear is snappy. 5th and 6th goes easy

You guys don’t get cash but some of you are all inclusive trips to review bikes. Give a bad review and your not all inclusive paid trip next time. All manufacturers do this. No secret.

Best review yet

Stellar review, I must say btw.

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.

So the Trident is basically replacing the Striple as a Triumph entry-level? Seems a lot like the old Striple.

I have a feeling that the bike is uncomfortable for tall riders. Is it?

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.

Great video. So no way to slap a nice exhaust on it then. Correct?

Still need to see a 6ft + tester rider on this to get an opinion for us tall uns :)

I was riding 2 stroke triples when the original trident was a 750cc.

Great Vid very helpful, thanks

Dump Martha. Buy some Kentucky Straight Bourbon and a V4.

A GREAT OLD GUY BIKE THE 670 IM. 71 JUST GOT MINE

Great comments. You are right on.

Sounds great imho. If we are lucky everyone will turn 70 at some point and may then want to downsize to a bike like this.

Ping!! 😆😆 I’m very interested in this bike. Thanks for the review.

I wonder whether they will bring out a 900 version.