Cool bike but I think I'll stick with my z650 for now

This bike is going to be a big hit. I've been riding for over 40 years and it still to me looks a fun bike to own. Sounded great in the ride by shots which is a bonus in Euro 5 land 👍👍👍

Review confirms this is a great all round middle weight package, which is a relief as I ordered one two weeks ago and have had my fingers crossed ever since! It's all subjective of course but I think the styling is spot on, the LCD dash is the first one I've seen I actually like and I need a lightweight bike. Never owned a Triumph and never bought a new bike before. Can't wait to take delivery in March.

Triumph has hit it out of the park with this one

The engine is aperently derived from the old 675 and not the newer 660 on the street triple s. For exemple this engine uses cylinder liners and a water jacket, like the old 675, instead of having the coolant passeges cast into the block, like the 660 street triple.

In the U.S. the Trident is priced well below the Honda CB650R!

Visordown videos are so much better now than a couple years ago - nice work and nice bike!

This bike is going to really sell. I hope Triumph have made sure it's reliable. Is it built in Thailand? Excellent review. This bloke is very good.

Was in the market for CB650R and I literally put everything on hold when I first saw Trident 660 came out about a month ago. I like CB650R so much but to be honest I do suddenly feel like it 'looks old' compared to Trident 660. Anyway, I'm still weighing my options at least until I am able to experience the Triumph myself. Meanwhile, Visor Down, please do an exclusive one to one comparison videos between CB650R and Trident 660. Keep up the good work guys. 👍👍

Bought a CB650R this summer and absolutely love it for its 'unbeatable' blend of value handling and looks, but im thinking I might be eating my words when it goes head to head with the Trident.

I have been looking at the street triple 660 But after this review I've changed my mind. Great review mate Keep up the great work

Can’t wait until they hit the us in January definitely getting one

Can't wait to get my hands on it! After 30 years of riding, I'm not exactly a beginner, but it seems to be exactly what I'm looking for. A good looking, cool bike that doesn't complicate things more than necessary - just hop on, and off you go! Good job Triumph!

Triumph knows how to make a decent triple!

I agree about the trident logo on the side, looks a bit tacky on the classicly shaped tank. Absolutely great looking bike nonetheless though!

Thx for the christmas pre-gift video. i ordered this motorcycle as the 1st bike and can't wait to try it out in march 2021.

Put a deposit for Silver Ice/Diablo Red two days after live launch and I knew I wasn't wrong

Just got CB300R 2nd hand as my 1st bike and this one definitely my next bike! The thing looks stunning!

Went through a few bikes. Finally got a great deal on a 765rs and God damn it's so fucking good. That engine sound is not a joke, it's like a drug.

When I first saw pictures of this bike I thought it was uninspiring, but now I’ve seen this I’ve changed my mind completely. I agree about the tank though. I think Triumph are on a winner with this - it may be slightly more expensive than others in its class, but factor in its longer 10,000 mile service intervals and you could recoup that money over time.

Great review, as always; thorough and succinct. Own a 2019 Speed3 RS. I've also ridden many new Triumphs. The company is, in my opinion, hitting on all three cylinders; turning out really great products.

Fabulous comprehensive review with tons of enthusiasm and detailed insights. Brilliant job!

Bike is classy and the review is classier. Nice review👍

Just bought one. Life is good. 😎

Awesome bike! Make fully faired sports touring version and I will trade in my k7 SV650SRA immediately :D

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 and thanks for your video! 👍🏻

This is going to be so much more fun to ride than a recent Street Triple which doesn't wake up until you're doing 100. This is going to sell loads, and well done them. Hopefully a retro looking version will follow...

I love motorcycles, of all kinds. If I had the means I’d have all of them in my garage. Now realistically I’ve never been able to afford more than one, or my dream bike for that matter. I’m retired now at 57 and I’m in the market for something new that embodies all my desires in a motorcycle into one, given a lifelong realization that I’ll never be a dominant dirt bike or super sport rider. I feel this bike and engine are perfect for what I will use it for with just the right amount of overkill. Thank you triumph for: 1. Considering us shorter riders. I have always been a fan of the big bmw boxer motored GS’s but I’m not a giant Nordic person. It seems the biggest bikes get all the best quality parts and trim. 2. The torque ratio for mid band torque in this bike is best for ALL riders. The powerband of bikes like say the CB 650R, are dictated by the sport bike industry are for the track and best left there. This bike gives you that same power at lower RPM’s where it is accessible on every ride. 3. Making this bike available, and at a good price, to me in South America where most models are very difficult to import. Saving my money as we speak for the next model year. PS. More shiney paint options with that killer large logo and please, no more flat black bikes (done to death) or red bits that don’t match anything.

Always ugly when they stick the plate over the back wheel. Noticed the MT09 done this then switched back for the new model. Hopefully there's an option for a normal tail tidy. Agree with the tank comment. The plastic and logo make it look cheap. Red bits look random also.

Good review, but I am getting bored of hearing it's a great bike for new riders and A2 compliant! I'm sure there will be plenty of experienced riders who will be attracted to this "real world" bike. Me included! (42 years in the saddle 😂)👍

Waiting for an arrow exhaust system day 1 😂🤣

Just got the 40th Anniversary edition of the F 850 GS, and I am seriously considering adding this one to the collection.

Top review as always. I am a Street Triple owner, and plan on trying one of these when they are available. I think this looks like a bike that would be a better every day machine that the Street Triple.

I think in 2021 all new motorcycles should come standard with quick shifter and lithium battery . Manufacturers might as well add them to the bike’s on road price as standard just like ABS and discount the price based on volume of mass use

was waiting for your review ,,, thanks for sharing :) one more thing could u please also tell your favourite color among 4 ?

I want this bike so bad but I live in Vegas and sometimes like to take a dirt road here and there and don’t want to scratch this beauty

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

Great coverage, have been following all your videos lately and especially on the trident. Pre-booked one already. Currently ride a Bonnie T120 and have clocked 21000 kms in 15 months. Love touring on it and as much as brain said get Tiger, heart never loved it, but got smitten by this. Hate the looks and styling of Street Triple. But as everyone keeps calling this as good first bike and beginners bike, it makes me worried, is it not a good fun bike for experienced rider? I mean 81BHP for a new rider is anyways crazy irrespective of how one rationalises it. What are your thoughts on it being a weekend fun bike for experienced riders??? And this vs. Street Triple R?

Would like to see a bit more of the other colors. Black one with white Triumph/Union Jack looks hot and tones down those knee rests.

Fantastic review Toad, I looked at the Z900 given how highly you recommend it, in the end I went with the ST3RS due to handling and weight savings. I fully expect this to be as good as you say it is, if the Striple has a fault, it's the low torque output on typical tight twisty road RPMs. If this was available a few months ago, I might have this and the Interceptor 650 for less than the ST3RS, I can't see the real-world performance being inferior to its big brother.

Doesnt beat the twin sound either sv650 or mt07. Its a little generic sounding and it doesn't rev out very high. No good intake noise either

Love the styling , wish they'd do a 900 or 1050 one

I think the tank is fine, no problem with the rear hugger either. Looks great to me! So trading in my 2019 St-twin 900,on Saturday and that's been a great bike for 3yrs. But this trident has got to me. Can't afford to keep both so... Hello Trident.

Sounds like a cracking bike. I'm with you on the tank, don't like the plastic but apart from that it looks brilliant. If it's as good as you say it's gone straight to the top of the middleweight naked class. I don't recall you mentioning the 10k service intervals though. I'm going to be test riding one of these next year.

Great video, but stopped watching after 4 adverts in only 4 minutes.

The real question is what does it sound like with an aftermarket exhaust

Looking to buy one of these right now but the supply is out in my area. Looking at options. 71 RD 350, 77 xs650, 78 kz650sr, 76 900 ltd, still have that one, 86 zl900 eliminator, wish I still had that one. In my mid 60's now and at 170 lbs, still pretty fit. Looks like the right bike for my age and abilities going into the gray years. Thanks for your very comprehensive review.

The only thing I dislike about the design is the handlebar. I know it's for ergonomic reasons but it would look so much better with a straight handlebar or even clip ons.

Not a huge Triumph fan especially as they have basically given up on manufacturing in the UK but that is a cracking package for the money, great review.

Im gonna buy a bike in the beginning of the next year, and can’t decide myself between the trident and cb650r

Well, I'm convinced.

I accept that badging in the side “TRIDENT”should have been a moulded one in grey or black making it more subtle or else done put it only...

I think this is the first review I've seen it this bike that doesn't feature, intentionally or not, a bunch of other reviewers.

I wish the street triple looked as good as this

Hopefully they'll offer a fully faired version at some point.

Gorgeous looking bike (wish for a model with more power and same looks)

Hate the back mudguard ;-(

Looks nice, might be interested when I pay my XSR700 off, but not if Yamaha do a new one of those by then!

all production moves to Asia as they fly the Union Jack on the gas tank

Looks pretty and high quality.

In the class. The one I’d rather have is the sv. Great simple bike with decent engine and low tech.

Service intervals are excellent as is the fuel economy 👌

Good review 👍

Why don't reviewers ever talk about engine vibration? I feel like it's one of the most important aspects of a motorcycle. To me a motorcycle is no fun if my feet hands and butt are constantly being vibrated to numbness. The only thing I've been able to figure out is if someone says a bike has a lot of character that means it vibrates a lot.

The black one is mint.

Just bought mine!

I LOVE THE STYLING AND TFT DASH IS THE NICEST l ve seen yet .l can see heated grips and stainless brake lines maybe an exhaust as upgrades to this in its future :) l believe this will be a great middle weight anyone will love

Such a good looking bike! 👍

Shame they don't go back to proper dual seat, tail piece bodywork and a decent rear light and number plate holder. Otherwise nice bike

Great video nice bike but not sure about the tank would have to see it in the flesh stay safe looking forward to next one 🇬🇧👍🏻

Good looking bike, it gets a great review and given the bike market and prices of today its a bargain. I hope this will be a winner for Triumph, well done 👍

The Honda CB650R has 90% of torque from 4000rpm and through the revrange too. I still think the Honda is the better bike.

Is it a 3 piece or 2 piece exhaust? Wondering if slip-on would fit🤔

This bike in this livery is so beautiful. I’m a huge fan. And the single, circular headlight is just the way the naked gods intended. The tank scallops could be better though. Maybe in 2022. I wish toad would sit on bikes at a stop to show us how someone of his size fits the bike.

Looks gorgeous, such a shame it's so small though. Couldn't get a japanese bike because I feel too tall for them (and I'm "just" 1m80). Ended up getting a F800R. If Triumph ends up doing a bigger and beefier version of the Trident, maybe with a 900ish engine, I'd definitly be sold.

Speaking of incoming models, do you think they might put this engine in a more classic design like a Bonnie or should I just embrace modern designs? Personally I’d prefer analog dials and less tech but I’m probably in the minority

I like the scollops- get chips with that? I fitted a small universal bikini fairing to my CB500F which does a good job of keeping the wind off. This one looks like being good fun and practical without blowing the budget. Not everyone needs or wants an H2.

I drive about 40 miles each way to work on the highway. How will this do in the 75-80mph highway drive? Good for an hour? Longer? I had a 2015 Scrambler and I always felt like I was pushing it hard at that speed for that distance.

Just ask a Triumph Bonnie owner about the gearbox faults!?!?!?!

Like the bike agree about the plastic side panels on the tank. The rear licence plate indicator holder is naff to but all in all they will sell truck loads of them and one of them to me.

I bought a second hand 2018 Street Triple A2 660 (and had it derestricted to 94 BHP) just over a year ago. I did swap that in for a Speed Triple mid this year. Yes, I was possibly a bit silly ! Now I wonder, if Triumph had this bike out back in 2019 , would I have got it instead of the Street Triple 660 ? Would I have then still been tempted to swap in for a Speed Triple ? I realise this bike isn't aimed at the Speed Triple market, the reason I swapped in a Street for a Speed was because of the massive amount of low down torque ( and not really the top end rush ). So I am really interested in how the Trident compares to the Street Triple 660 94BHP and not the Street Triple RS. I really do like the look of the headlight on the Trident over the Street and Speed Triples.

If you have the budget or can stretch it a bit to this level, awesome bike. If not, a second hand (2016-2019) SV650 is the best value for money.

I really wish they make a cut down version of the TIGER 660 GT with this motor 🤩

Even on advanced bike, few people, very few people adjust the settings on the suspension. It is a very void and loaded argument saying that non adjustable forks are for beginners.

I am still riding Daytona T595. One of the possibility to customize. Thanks for good reference.

" You can wring it's neck and you're never really breaking the speed limit ." Just how slow is this thing?

Would it be worth to trade in my street twin for Trident?

Liking the music overlay.

I don't mind the scallops in the tank as much as the gawdy paint. I mean, I know it's a tilted 'T' emblem but what I see are two slanted arrows that say to me,' This Side Up!' As far as 'toys'? New riders will play with them alright. And distract themselves and die. The middleweight class does not need traction control. I will give them kudos for being able to turn off ABS. I think that should be the norm and not the exception. But what do I know? I also think all motorcycles should have self-cancelling turn signals.

Jesus that bike needs an aftermarket exhaust...

About the forks - can you change the oil weight when you get them serviced? Can you change the springs if they are wrong for you? I'm pretty sure 'non adjustable' is just convenience. I've had WP for a few months now, and I'm yet to give the dials a click. And Nissin brakes - used for a long time in competition. Expectations seem to be based on marketing and hype. Unfortunately, so are the positives here. The tank shape is what makes it a trident, and the three cylinders. Doesn't have the torque of a Husqvarna single, doesn't rev like a three cylinder Aprilia either.

Great bike, & I'd love to support British business, but the KTM Duke 790 is currently listed at £7.5k with most toys included(rumour has it either under £7k or loads of power parts thrown in at dealerships)so it's a pretty hard sell for me on that basis. I'm not singling the Trident out, I wouldn't buy a CB650R for the same reason coz the 790 is a steal at that price & so much bike for the money. It's almost like Triumph's PR team have told the press what to compare it too...

Looks neat. But not sure if it is enough to make it a better option than the Husqvana 701s.

Toad, you sound more complimentary than in yesterday's video, I wonder if that was because you'd had a beer! And referring to the SV650 as the OAP of the competitors, well thats just rude, its barely out of its teens :) Just kidding, great report.

Has street appeal 🤔 looks good. AND has good riding appeal. With good ergonomics. It should become there biggest seller. Got the cb650r in the cross hairs.

Not sure if this isa review or an advert. That mill woold make an excellent basis for an adventure platform.

One of the most sexiest bike..!!

Not too sure of the looks, especially the graphics on the tank. Maybe better in the flesh?

2021 Monster or the new Trident...which one to buy...mmm , the new monster weight reduction is unheard off from manufacturers.

Excellent review ! You're good ! Good details about the suspension and brake feeling. Exactly what I thought about this bike. I hope it will be the new leader of it's category 👍 Japanese bikes of this category aren't attractive to me, they have some major flaws. The Trident 660 has no flaw for someone that wants to spend a little amount of money.