New Triumph Trident's Terrific TFT Tested | Why I think Triumph have nailed it!

Рет қаралды 44,050

Күн бұрын

New Triumph Trident's Terrific TFT Tested | Why I think Triumph have nailed it! I'm not a huge fan of electronics on bikes and in some cases that even stretches to TFT screens on certain marques. I've often been critical of Triumph TFTs in particular, but in the case of the new Triumph Trident, I think they got it right....here's why!
My Patreon page / themissendenflyer
I buy my riding kit from Sportsbike shop www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/#/23...
I recomend Monimoto motorcycle trackers, check them out at monimoto.co.uk/ride/4/
I recomend the Litelok Motorcycle lock - 10% off when you use this link www.litelok.com/discount/MFli...
Get a £50 discount on the Guardsman Garage barrier (use “TMF50” for £50 discount!) image4security.com/shop?olsPa...
Use the code FLYER10 for 10% off custom fit guards t.co/eInzJVqq9s?amp=1
Exclusive TMF Merch on my website themissendenflyer.com/ and of course Teespring (click the red spring top right).
Links to my channel sponsors:-
Speedo Angels www.speedo-angels.com/
Custom Fit Guards customfitguards.com/?ref=ZgSX...
Image4 Security image4security.com/
Litelok www.litelok.com/discount/MFli...
I'm now on that Twitter thing! Join me @MissendenFlyer
You can now follow me on Facebook too The Missenden Flyer@TheMissendenFlyer
and on Instagram @missendenflyer
Don't forget your other TMF Discounts!:-
Visorcat Visor Cleaner - Use the discount code "TMF" at www.visorcat.com for 10% off (+free delivery in the UK).
Mention The Missenden Flyer when buying from panigaleheatshield.com/ or ducatispacers.com/ for discounts on Panigale heat shields or Ducati/Triumph throttle spacer kits. Use the code MISSENDEN to get the $10 discount on the heat shield, or heat shield/spacer kit bundle and MISSENDENSK for 10% off the spacer kit.
Use the code "missenden" to get 20% off orders at Speedo Angels www.speedo-angels.com/
More discounts coming soon!
I use the following equipment to record and edit my VLOGs:-
GoPro HD Hero 4 helmet camera amzn.to/2lQVI1a
GoPro HD Hero 7 Black camera amzn.to/2zaEykh
GoPro HD Hero 8 Black camera amzn.to/39nKeIc
GoPro HD Hero 9 Black camera amzn.to/3mimMCp
GoPro Session (4) "B" Camera amzn.to/2lTT0oz
DJI Mavic Air drone (fly more combo) amzn.to/2JX3l23
Nikon D7100 DSLR for static and video shots with various lenses amzn.to/2lU1gEX
Lavalier microphone and sellotape for in helmet audio amzn.to/2kOZVOU
BOYA BY-M1 3.5 mm Lavalier Microphone for in-garage pieces amzn.to/2pVAf4X
Movo LV20 Dual Lavalier Clip-on Microphones for 2 person interviews amzn.to/2qQuw5r
Power Director 12 for the PC (for video editing) amzn.to/2kP3HaR
Radio mic for in garage audio amzn.to/2lpq61B
Rode VIDEOMICPRO On Camera Microphone for general use amzn.to/2qvcZwv
Rode Deadcat VMPR Windshield to kill wind noise amzn.to/2qroOWG
Neewer CN 160 LED Dimmable Ultra High Power Panel Video Light amzn.to/2qQPEs2
Goliton® Camera DSLR Triple Mount for LED Video Lights Microphones amzn.to/2rpUlGg
A pair of Lantoo LED Floodlight 50W for additional lighting amzn.to/2rpOKjs
My current motorcycles are:-
Triumph Street Triple R
BMW R1200GS
Ducati 899 Panigale
Triumph Speed Twin
Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor
Honda GL1800 Goldwing Tour DCT (Airbag)
For any additional enquiries please send a PM, e-mail me via TheMissendenFlyer@gmail.com, contact me via Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or preferably leave a comment below...

Пікірлер: 396

@frankstocker5475 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info, I really appreciate your prompt reply. Enjoy the summer ride safe. Frank.

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@timlee2237 3 жыл бұрын

My bike finally came in. Thank you for your Trident videos. They really helped me through that "anxiously awaiting" stages. Your videos really contributed to my overall decision to purchase this bike

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Tim!

@yellownev 3 жыл бұрын

I think less is more and they can be distracting. I’m with you why they can’t offer TFT with simulated analogue dials as they do in the car world is a mystery

@jamesmcguckin6288 3 жыл бұрын

I love your outtakes 😊 digitised analogue would be great. Thank you Andy ✊

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@verlinswarey507 3 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy hearing your views on things! I actually like the display on the big scramblers, for whatever reason.

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Well someone must like them!!

@caseyrice768 3 жыл бұрын

Working in a Triumph shop, we took in a BMW F900R and I always did my best to avoid keying it on and showing the screen to anyone comparing triumph/bmw... those bmw screens are just so well done! Killer framerate, clean look, good controls. Glad to see with the Trident that they're making good steps!

@10secondsrule 3 жыл бұрын

I thank you are completely right. What I’d like to see is the mix of the two. The physical speed/tacho needle and digital background. But this would be expensive.

@pggp273 3 жыл бұрын

I'm more than happy with my LCD dash and analogue tachometer on my street Triple 675. The LCD gives me all the info I need and the joy of watching the needle on the tachometer rise as the bike gains pace only adds to the excitement of riding as one with such a phenomenal machine 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@pistolpete6321 3 жыл бұрын

Triumph hit it out of the park with this motorcycle and the TFT is excellent! Keeping it simple sometimes is the best strategy!

@richardpearson4248 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Iam happy with a screen that shows what speed Iam doing not into all this technology stay safe looking forward to more videos 🇬🇧👍

@marcusgeorge1825 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy. I agree 100% with everything you have mentioned in this short and comprehensive video! 👍😎🇦🇺

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Glad we concur Marcus!

@CaptainFancy 3 жыл бұрын

The TFT screen on the new Indian Chiefs look awesome! Well impressed with those and they're in keeping with the styling of the bikes.

@sharpbends 3 жыл бұрын

Agree, best TFT's should mimic dual analog clocks as closely as possible :-)

@mrtobiasreiper4714 3 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@kevinthompson9151 3 жыл бұрын

So pay more for a high tech screen that costs a hell of a lot to replace which mimics an analog clock? I just bought a tiger with an analog clock and saved £100s because I guess people want the flash screen! Great !

@sharpbends 3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinthompson9151 TFT is not better at all, they are cheap to build junk screens but if we must have them they should mimic what was already much better - analog clocks.

@philipjames3526 3 жыл бұрын

I have a original Street Triple 765 Rs. I think there was one time I switched over to the non analogue dial. Quickly switched it back. Big Rev counter in a circle and a big MPH. Looking at the new ST 765 dash. Yuk

@czerwonadupa9547 3 жыл бұрын

Compared to the dials on the new Hyabusa which look great this looks like something from Poundland.

@chadkampster7425 3 жыл бұрын

I know it's bedtime if a flyer video comes out. Good morning Andy.

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Morning Chad!

@billcotton1551 3 жыл бұрын

The whole look of the instruments and the bars look great on that bike. Wish one would find it's way to my local dealer.

@smudger831 3 жыл бұрын

I'm with you when it comes to TFTs and other electronic jiggery pokery. My current bike has ABS and that's all I need. It does make me laugh when some journos complain that their bike doesn't have phone connectivity etc... 😁

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Phone connectivity is the work of the devil!

@RutgerSmets 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer exactly. I want to ride the bike to get away from phonecalls and stuff

@simonchilli2088 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer If you're on the phone in a car or on a bike who's doing the driving or riding?

@metalsco4798 3 жыл бұрын

@@simonchilli2088 Chilli burn.!

@simonchilli2088 3 жыл бұрын

@@metalsco4798 Not when taken in moderation. So don't go mad on the naga or extra hot Levi Roots sauce.

@davemitchell2401 3 жыл бұрын

Down under Dave here again. Thanks again Andy I love your vids, and I also like the Trident very much. On a personal note about the Triumph TFT's & joystick, one of my bikes is a 2019 Tiger 800 XRT (the top road going version with all the goodies) and I, really like the TFT and the joystick controller. I love the various type of modes etc. The latter was mildly fiddly for a couple of thousand kms until I got used to it, but now I've done over 10,00kms I find it very intuitive and simple to use and I like that I can read everything on it without reading glasses! Which is nice if you have 20/20 long distance vision! (61 y/o). Also on my Tiger the ride modes are very noticeably different. Just a personal preference thing I guess. Anyhoo thanks again, I always look forward to your next production Andy ! :)

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave - appreciated!

@NZstealox181196 3 жыл бұрын

I have to say, my first bike was a KTM 390 Duke and the TFT display on that was one of the main selling points for me. But I’ve since got myself a Benelli TRK502X and I do really enjoy the analog tachometer. I could take either option to be honest.

@bshortt4244 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Z900RS SE, and I think the mix of dials and digital for that bike is perfect... but I do like what Triumph did with the Trident.

@Banditmanuk 3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree on Triumph TFT screens and electronic tech. Looking very close to 200K subscribers, absolutely amazing. Least you can now take Mrs Flyer to the beer garden for a little celebration.

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

...well I would if we hadn't woken up to snow on the ground!!! Can you believe it...April!!!

@Banditmanuk 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer Tell me about it, I'm a gardener!

@CriticalRider 3 жыл бұрын

My Street Scrambler does the exact same whine when the key is On, still not sure what that's about.

@mvee5944 3 жыл бұрын

Got mine a couple of weeks ago and love it, TPMS is nice and love that it has a proper fuel gauge. Wont buy another bike without one

@buraqmejker 3 жыл бұрын

Very well edited :)

@markaexley 3 жыл бұрын

The kill switch will 'kill' that noise (pump). Nice vid! Great bike - love mine. I wanted a simpler bike to ride, I do have the bluetooth module, so I get music, GoPro control and nav. It's done in a nice simple clear way. No longer bolting phone on and remembering to hit record on the GoPro! :o)

@portaltwo 3 жыл бұрын

I very much disliked TFTs until I bought my KTM 890 Duke R, which has converted me. That said, this new Triumph jewelry is definitely nicer. Well done, Triumph! 🤗

@pascalm1163 3 жыл бұрын

Isn't the noise the LED headlight fan ? I have the same on another bike aftermarket LED bulb

@Steve-motorcycles 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sold on the Trident or it’s screen but 100% agree on the twin clocks replicas. I think that would be a great idea 👍

@capngeo2002 3 жыл бұрын

Was wondering if I didn't know how to use the internet? Been looking on your site, for this, a few weeks. Beautiful gauge! Almost worth buying the bike for. A version should go on every bike going for retro. Just watched a Revzilla Review on an Indian Chief Dark Horse. Had a similar gauge set up that looked very nice. Change modes on the fly. Maybe not Triumph nice but very cool. If they're going retro look the part and that Chief is a definite classic.

@andrewhayes4246 3 жыл бұрын

Your idea aligns with mine. Much better than these random looking screens. 👍

@dsimon9s29 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting. Keep the displays simple. Some of these are becoming more like plane control panels. Admittedly a bit of an exaggeration, but the newer the bike, the more it seems you need a checklist to make sure you cover your bases before "take off". Beyond the old goodies (e.g. tire pressure, tire condition, gas level, oil level, etc...) now you might need to: get on the bike, proper riding mode, check. Proper traction control, check. Proper wheelie control, check. Bluetooth on, check. Bluetooth mated, check. Sena/Cardo on, check, etc...

@richhelm21 3 жыл бұрын

You're right Andy, they have got the Trident TFT about right. As you suggest, analogue display style in old skool housing(s), but TFT would be super cool. Im more concerned about the pig ugly rear end! God its crying out for a tail tidy! Great little video as usual.

@jimmyjam8795 3 жыл бұрын

Like the way you can have gear position indicator in lower screen, but when you change lower screen to another function the indicator moves up to the top screen.👍

@anandsummanwar8941 3 жыл бұрын

For me a lot of it comes down to what type of bike it is and how well the dials/instruments are implemented. Both analogue and digital displays can be made to look elegant or cheap. Analogue dials (even those combined with small LCD displays) go well on classic looking bikes and I really like the classy ones on Bonneville T100/T120 and Kawasaki Z900 RS. However from a practical viewpoint a well implemented TFT or LCD display will be easier to read, and has the potential for customisation by the user for the info displayed as well as style.

@RichardvanDijk 3 жыл бұрын

Really like my 2019 triumph tiger tft and all the features. Also like the joystick. Far more than the random buttons on the KTM. But I like that there are options for everyone. Keep up the good work TMF

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard - will do....

@Off-Road-4x4 3 жыл бұрын

You are right, two chrome clocks needed with a few choices of display you can scroll through. Just looks like a big old fashioned alarm clock on there.

@nathr2012 3 жыл бұрын

The noise is from the servo on the throttle bodies, its a quirk on some drive by wire systems often when the tps is not calibrated properly and its trying to close the throttle thats already closed. You can twist the throttle when its making the noise to confirm that's the source.

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Ah how interesting!

@davidwood974 3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree, Andy, less is more and prefer dual dials...one of the reasons I bought a leftover STR with the same setup as yours. Cheers!

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Good call!

@ianvandermerwe9659 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed on the great Triumph TFT's, however, I love my Scrambler TFT - it "fits" the retro styling and works very well. Just wish it had the ambient temperature!

@frankstocker5475 3 жыл бұрын

Andy, I’m looking at the Triumph Street Twin or the RE Interceptor, which one do you prefer to ride?

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Tough call as I own both - very different rides.....Speed Twin feels fast, tight and modern; RE feels properly retro simple pleasures.....couldn't say which I prefer. Interceptor is clearly better value for money though!

@jay26cee 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely does look much better, however I don't know why they don't make more use of the full circular real estate in order to make some of the indicators a tad larger. I do agree with you on the TFT being able to switch to an analogue looking dial - like in cars nowadays.

@the_mad_leprechaun 3 жыл бұрын

Yea I think you are right! TFT looks good! Love the idea of retro clocks on a tft screen!

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Glad we concur!

@kevinwyatt9771 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer Its not hard, just look at Peugeots etc.

@j4zzx297 3 жыл бұрын

What i would like to see in the next gen of triumph tfts is a large screen like to street triples. Which shows speed, revs, fuel gauge & mode. And when needed can split the screen in half to do sat nav, with the speed on one side and other information overlayed in a readable format. Would like it to have a inbuilt speaker if you font want to pair it to a ear piece. You really only need the audio on smaller roads when you're doing under 30 so it should be audible.

@teneretraveller8980 3 жыл бұрын

I'm with you. I'm a big believer in the KIS principle. Plus you need to be able to assimilate and process dial and screen info instantly when on the road and situation is developing dynamically. By the way, your production values are now superb. Happy travels

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Wow - thank you very much!

@Desmo904 3 жыл бұрын

I would LOVE a Tiger 900 Rallye Pro but the only thing putting me off (if we can set aside the fact I can't afford one atm!) is the TFT display. That Rev counter element is terrible. BMW have it sussed on the GS. I still reckon the BEST TFT around atm is the new Indian one! It's small and round, like the new Triumph one but is also touch screen (with gloves!). Uses large icons and just looks very nice and functional. Keep up the great work Andy!

@malcolmpatton7817 3 жыл бұрын

Yea great dash display and look at your subs wow well done sir

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks....

@jasonk7072 3 жыл бұрын

I have a BMW with a TFT, my first TFT equipped bike. I rather like it, the main display is clear, concise and pleasing to look at and the nav function, whilst basic, is really handy. There is a lot of stuff on there though and occasionally I find I’m diverting my attention to the screen and it’s functions more than I should. This Triumph one looks like it has a decent balance between functionality and glitzy showroom appeal, but would it be too much to put an ambient light sensor in it rather than dedicating two large, prominent buttons to a rarely used function as brightness adjustment?

@maverick53500 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Andy, how's the ride-by-wire system in Trident? I've heard one guy complaining that it's not quite responsive.

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

I found it fine....

@harry2451 3 жыл бұрын

Does the bike have a fuel pump , like cars, although they usually run for a couple of secs to prime the system then continue running when the engine starts.

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Yes there is a fuel pump but that's not the noise I'm referring too - seems likely it's an LED light cooling fan.....

@ponytrishpip 3 жыл бұрын

I like the display on my Tiger 1200 and the joystick is easy and simple to use even wearing winter gloves. The display on Trident seems to want to cram at lot of info in very small space

@Dan-56 3 жыл бұрын

I think there’s “room” for both. Dual clocks, either analog or digital, just look right on classic or “retro” styled bikes, where as the “flat screen” TFT’s fit right in with the more modern styled bikes like the KTM’s, Ducati’s, and some of the BMW’s. 😉👍

@Happy-as-Larry 3 жыл бұрын

Can you change between M/H & K/H for when you are travelling abroad, not just Triumph's also BMW's and other makes.

@johnrimmer5812 3 жыл бұрын

Never seen or used a TFT screen, do i need one probably not but that was said of the Motorolla 'mobiles' back in the day, and here i am in Thailand ' chatting on my Samsung thing so what do i know.

@splodge5714 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to have all the info of TFT but you can't beat the looks of two nice white on black analogue clocks. What price the TFT on the latest BMWs when they pack up out of warranty?

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@homevid 2 жыл бұрын

I'm riding a ZX10-R (out of league here), but with my wife riding with me it was not that comfy :) So we just bought the Trident... I love it! FOr duo-balades it will be perfect, I love the gauge and its (very readable!) information, I love its look, it's really..... dunno how to tell, I just love that bike :) :) Thnks for your video!!

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure - thabks for watching and for stopping by....

@OrangeGenerator 3 жыл бұрын

The Trident is growing on me. The looks, price, features... Gah... I want a bike warehouse/museum.

@karlosh9286 3 жыл бұрын

You want a "bike warehouse", along with 100% of all other bikers ! So yeah, me too !

@larbertman36 3 жыл бұрын

Might the noise be the ABS pump? My Tiger 900GT does it too. Got a test ride on the Trident booked for when we're allowed to venture further afield - the Triumph dealer is out of my local area.

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Current thinking is either the throttle bodies or a cooling fan for the LED lights....

@barryhughes1612 3 жыл бұрын

I am going to demo one of those

@noelfountain 3 жыл бұрын

If you hit the kill switch, that'd probably stop that noise! Nice video, still wanna test ride on a Trident & see if my 6'2" will fit! Keep them coming 😁 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Will do Noel!

@fantastic1965 3 жыл бұрын

Having owned the scrambler 1200xc, I found the clocks really good. The 2 outside LCDs are very useful as the peripheral information is clearly displayed with as much or little as you'd want. That leaves the main circular dial free for speed, revs etc. Then there's the varying clock display modes which you can choose to look like analogue. Now I have a KTM 790 and although the clocks are good, they work more like a computer screen for cycling through the multitude of options. They do not display all the relevant info as clearly as the scrambler. The Trident clock is still a bit busy. I do agree the joystick affair on the triumphs is pretty naff.

@stevebolton8471 3 жыл бұрын

I don't like the small cog icon next to the gear indicator on any of the Triumph displays. The cogs are small so it looks like "oN" or "o2" etc. But the Trident display in general is really well done.

@SlimRhyno 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more! This should be the standard by which all other Triumph TFT's (twin gauges are still class on certain bikes) are judged. Thanks for another awesome video, and please keep up the great work! 🤙 P.S. - How boss would it be if Husqvarna found a way to put this on their epic Svartpilen and Vitpilen models. I know, different companies, but a man can dream... can't he?

@losttogether4ever 3 жыл бұрын

One big thing that bugs me with Triumph and was a factor in selling my Street Triple 675 is the ability to reset your own service intervals. Can you now do that? I do my own service and was pissed when I had to go to my dealer just to reset the wrench icon...Have they changed that?

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t know, but I agree it is annoying - and not just triumphs that do this...

@mickthemaverick5998 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting assessment Andy, not sure I like TFT's at all but who cares what I think, I don't ride anymore! FYI I had sound issues with the right hand channel cutting in and out while you were showing the close ups of the TFT around 2.02 -2.35. Possibly a mic blockage or something?

@malmarsden9730 3 жыл бұрын

It would be nice to see a blog on your garage/workshop . It looks rather tidy ,I wish mine was like yours ( so does y wife) . Mal in Australia

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

It cracks me up the number of people that ask for a "tour" - it would take all of 15 seconds!!

@Desmo904 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer Maybe best if you don't actually. Bikes can't be taken over/under that Gate guardian but kit can!

@marcoluoma3770 3 жыл бұрын

I would also love to see how things are organized, especially helmets and clothing. (My garage is a mess and I really don’t like it.)

@karlosh9286 3 жыл бұрын

ban the missus from your man cave, job done !

@cpuuk 3 жыл бұрын

My brother's Bonny and Tiger, neither would work with BT. Both of us hated the Tiger9 TFT. As for hissing Sid, open the fuel cap, then turn the bike on... I'm thinking tank pressuring.

@Sprig55 3 жыл бұрын

Agree on the other Triumph TFTs. I test rode a Tiger 900, and just couldn’t find a setup I liked, particularly the revs. Seemed to be over-designed by someone who doesn’t ride (unlikely though). Not a deal breaker, but annoying when you see how well it can be done elsewhere. Compared to this, I actually prefer the LCD and Rev needle setup of my Tiger 800.

@ragerider6283 3 жыл бұрын

Nice little vid. Agree with you that dials are nicer but as you say TFTs are definitely here to stay. There's also a certain irony making a TFT that looks like a dial lol but on retro bikes I think it's a must. I'm also very much in favour of the most simplistic control buttons possible so these arrow buttons are definitely preferable to fiddly joysticks etc. For me less is more when it comes to tech & buttons etc.

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@DermotCarroll 3 жыл бұрын

100% Agreed! ... love the colour of that bike!! :)

@DaveDayve 3 жыл бұрын

Great simple description. Funny there's always people who say 'why didn't they do this instead of that' ect ect. Funny thing is, if they had, the same people would have said, 'why didn't they do that instead of this' ect ect. And that's my rant for the day done 😁

@MrAaronLarking 3 жыл бұрын

I'm all for a pair of round TFTs

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@mickyoung4931 3 жыл бұрын

TFT's can look good if they are done properly. I found it odd that the time and date was on a main riding screen with the gear indicator instead of temperature. Are you able to customise the screens?

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Not to any significant degree that I found no....

@rogerkay8603 3 жыл бұрын

I like what Moto Velocity did on the RD900LC, add a second round clock that looks like a Rev counter, but actually houses a Tom Tom satnav, clever.

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds brilliant to me....

@rogerkay8603 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer Stunning bike built on the XSR900, check it out TMF, Chopsy reviewed one and seemed to like it.

@julianlewis4305 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 2018 big tiger, which I liked (except for the weight), I did not upgrade to the latest model because of the toy-town TFT and the crappy joystick. I´m now on a 2021 GSA and I don´t think I´ll go back to Triumph again, unfortunately.

@xtro83 3 жыл бұрын

there is a bug on the auto trip2, when you do the auto reset the trip does not start it remains at zero, you have to make a 2nd stop / start for it to start, in manual it works normally

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

How annoying!

@xtro83 3 жыл бұрын

yes because that would allow to have an automatic daily

@spetersonmusic 3 жыл бұрын

I'd lay bets that noise is a fan for the LED headlights.

@sv650nyc7 3 жыл бұрын

I think so too, a low quality fan at that.

@richlockett3917 3 жыл бұрын

Think I might need my reading specs to see that! :) Certainly struggled on the pre-digital clocks on the GS's.

@johnsumser9743 3 жыл бұрын

I was stopped for speeding while on a borrowed pre-digital BMW. The officer asked me, as they inevitably do, "Do you know how fast you were going?" I kind of blew up. "I have no idea," I told him. "I would need reading glasses and good lighting to be able to see the speed. Tiny numerals with kilometers and miles overlaid on each other." He sensed my frustration and let me off with a warning.

@xtc2v 3 жыл бұрын

How much do these instruments cost to replace and are they chipped in so that it needs to be done by a dealer?

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know - I suspect they are somehow tied to the bike to maintain things like odometer readings.

@warra6600 3 жыл бұрын

What is that litelock item on the chair in the back ground? 😉😉

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Err, a Litelock!!

@nickthequick 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer :o) lol

@reptile6347 3 жыл бұрын

You forgot about the large gear indicator setting. You have to turn it on. I have the same bike

@karlosh9286 3 жыл бұрын

The clicky buttons on the Trident do look better than the joystick on my Speed Triple, plus the Trident has an ignition KEY ! Your suggestion of twin round TFTs that can usually be analogue dials is pretty good, although I do like watching the physical needles on my Speed Twin. I think the TFT on my Speed Triple is fine, and suits the bike, but for retro looking bikes it really needs to be a pair of physical dials, with small LCD inserts, like the Speed Twin / Thruxton. I guess the small LCD bits on the Speed Twin/Thruxton could go TFT. When Triumph get their TFTs wrong, it's not so much the TFT, as it is the way they're displaying the information. Bars that expand out and look like a sound level meter from a 1980s Hi Fi. I have to agree, and because they're "retro-ish" the Rocket 3 and big Scrambler would have looked a whole lot better with the pair of clocks off the Speed Twin or Thruxton. The clocks on the Rocket and Scrambler do look a bit 1950s sci fi. With bluethooth phone connectivity and an app, a lot of detailed information and twiddling that TFTs are needed for could really be done on a phone screen, and keep the dash nice and clean. It's not like you can really look at over complicated TFT minute details when riding. All you need then is speed, revs, fuel level and a few warning lights. Not much consolation to Triumph, there are worse displays out there. Try the Honda CB inverted LCDs. Can't see them in bright sunlight. Although I do see Honda have fixed the 2021 CB1000R, with a TFT ! Finally I notice you're maximising making us watch to the end for the outtakes. As Denis Norden might have said "It'll be alright on the night !"

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching to the bitter end!

@tinks43 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, definitely a goodun considering it’s size 👍🏻

@michaelwright4525 3 жыл бұрын

That background noise is the NRMC, nuclear reactor microchip, in the gauge housing! ;)

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

I should have realised!

@ct900965m 3 жыл бұрын

I like the bike and the TFT. just enough without going into info overload. You also don't need to look at it - bought one on Friday with a July/Aug delivery.

@racingrooster4642 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, still running mine in ,as many testers say the suspension is a bit harsh.hard. Thats a bit of a wait .

@mielsne 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Andy my street triple '19 makes the same noise. I asked the mechanic at my local dealership about it and they said it's a pump for fuel recycling. FYI If you activate the kill switch the sound will stop.

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

No it's not the fuel pump priming noise, mine does that too, this was after the priming stops there's a constant back ground noise......

@mielsne 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer I wasn't referring to the priming pump. That stops on mine too.

@Grahamvfr 3 жыл бұрын

My vfr 1200 has a strange whining noise once you hit 3 figures, but only when the Mrs is on the back .

@ironkcirb285 3 жыл бұрын

TFT's no thank you , the Z900RS has the best balance of real clocks and a screen

@edwardmaggs4822 3 жыл бұрын

I have just bought a Triumph Street Triple R, one of the reasons I chose this over the RS was that l much preferred the analogue taco and LCD display on the R. I had a test ride on the RS and found the TFT hard to read, especially at speed. The rev counter that moves out either side on the speed was impossible to see in your peripheral vision. The analogue taco with shift lights on the R is much better. I agree that a TFT replicating an analogue display would be great.

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

I agree Edward - a great reason to get the R over an RS......similar to the display on my old 2012 "R" which is perfectly functional.....

@dardobartoli 3 жыл бұрын

At one time I was all for the 'do everything TFT' like the BMWs. Then when I changed bikes last year to the Ninja 1000SX I was concerned about the lack of gimmicks with the TFT and even mocked a professional YT review (VisorDown I think) for saying they thought Kawasaki's TFT was the best on the market... But almost a year on and I now agree wholeheartedly. I get audio satnav and calls etc via headset when required leaving my eyes to concentrate on the road. A quick glance at the Ninja TFT and I get e'thing I need instantly.

@busatrx850 3 жыл бұрын

Would the noise be a cooling fan for the LED lights?

@mohammedthagafi 3 жыл бұрын

I thought about that too.

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Could possibly be - someone said it was the throttle bodies but goodness knows why they'd make a constant noise...

@tim8166 3 жыл бұрын

My concern is the digits may become too small to see with "aging" eyes.

@stogmot1 3 жыл бұрын

My 1200 scrambler also make that orid noise , throttle bodies buzzing ? but i discovered if i have the kill switch pushed in ,no noise . Agree retro speedo pods with tft old school looks gauges ,is a no brainer ,but i do like my scrambler set up ,and in night mode it looks retro and cooler ,me thinks .

@brucekendall52 3 жыл бұрын

TFT screens are great provided they are in the BMW/KTM ball park from a function point of you.Switch gear/buttons also need to be in keeping with BMW/KTM functionality.Cheers.

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed - can't beat the BMW whizz wheel

@miyrides1180 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with your joystick on the street triple comment, a bit fiddly .I like the big speed indicator though. I wish the other models, Speedmaster etc would have the Trident Gauge ,or better yet a couple of analogue Gauges

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

As I think I said?? Glad we concur.....

@NoOne-wk4gz 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe Triumph will listen to your excellent inputs. I love analog clocks but if they can be modernized with TFT how wonderful. The TFT on my tiger never did appeal to me.

@philipchesters2824 3 жыл бұрын

A lot better on this than the 900 Tiger which is to fussy Andy. Good review as normal.

@carstenschmucker9140 3 жыл бұрын

I may sound like a dinosaur, but I do like needles and analog gauges. my wife's Streety and my Super Duke 2017 still have the half-old-fashion-style Speedo (digital) and RPMs with a needle. There is still a lot to play with, but I love it. And I like the "no phone connectivity" option. ;-D

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Me too....

@garthmctavish7335 3 жыл бұрын

I like analog revs and speed. Tft in the center. But I m old too 😎👍

@foddy0 3 жыл бұрын

The reason it's good is because the top half is LCD, not TFT and readable. It's only the little square at the bottom which is TFT. It would definitely be a cost saving over a full TFT, but I find the LCD much more readable and a better choice. (I have a 2020 Street Triple and find it far too fussy and hard to read quickly ... even before taking the tachometer into consideration, it's useless).

@speedoangels6254 3 жыл бұрын

We would love to make an anti-glare screen protector for the Trident 660 to help with those reflections - however, we have to use a special material for our Trident screen protectors due to its convex TFT screen. This material only comes in a clear finish. Sorry about that!

@brianperry 3 жыл бұрын

Like you I own a previous incarnation of the Striple..(mine is a 2014 model) The 'dash' I find informative and clear to read at a glance. its not cluttered with 'toytown' graphics one used to find on some HiFi equipment

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed - you can still get pretty much the same display on the Street Triple S

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

...or maybe it's the R

@paulfowler6665 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer its both now but not the RS which has a god awful TFT now