Triumph Trident 660

Any Trident 660 owners or experience on the forum? Anything to watch out for?

It is on my cousin's list of possible next bikes, downsizing (slightly!) from a Street Triple 765, although it might just be to have a new bike when her husband and I have got new toys this year!!

 

@ajc400 Yes the 660 i had seemed to use oil. No visible just seemed to use it.

 

Never had an issue on the 660 Trident. Done 10K km now. Never used a drop of oil.

 

That's good news. But Triumph i believe were straight on the case

 

The deed is done, my cousin bought her new Triumph Trident today!! New stock, a few accessories being fitted, but it shouldn't be long until it is ready.....

 

Just curious..what didn't she like about the Striple 765 and why is the Trident preferred?

 

My cousin loved her 765, I think it was just time for a change (or maybe just because her husband and I had new bikes!), and the Trident had a bit more upright riding position and maybe a bit easier to flat foot.

I'm not sure how the weights compare, but I think she felt it was easier to move around.... maybe the weight is carried a bit lower.

Anyway, that's the story as far as I know!

 

The weights of the bikes are pretty much identical I think, the Street does feel quite top - heavy though when you move it around. Quite a few people seem to swap their Streets for Tridents - being a hardcore Street fan I couldn't imagine it but the Trident does seem a great bike and certainly does look nice (I really like the Slippery Sam tribute, but they do some great colours I think). I'd certainly miss the horsepower though, it's a big difference.

 

That was the worry I had I was going to go for a new trident but after a few litre sports bikes I thought the same that it would be a noticeable drop so I did it gradually and went for the 900 Tiger but now I'm seeing all these Bonneville's yes I'm blaming you Tony I am getting the itch to add one to my garage now but I fancy a pre injection model or an America or legend

 

I do like the idea of a relaxed day out type bike to just cruise along and enjoy. I can do that on all of mine of course, but they do egg you on a bit .

 

Yes they look so shiny

 

You can blame me Mark, I can take it. Been blamed for worse. I had the speedmaster, (Woods that was) lovely bike, eye candy. Not good for my back. T.

 

@Mrs Visor How about one of each. Just sell @Helmut Visor's and treat your self. You can always take him as pillion.

 

Haha, never in a million years bud we need a bigger garage first

 

I'd probably spend all my time on the rear wheel with the weight and size difference .

 

@Helmut Visor Just trying to please you're good lady. But concede you are not going pillion ant time soon

 

@Mrs Visor Not taking this further. Helmut might come hunting for me. And i thought you spent a lot of time on the back wheel anyway.