Yay! Great review sir! Went with the CB650R for these reasons: - I like the modern styling better, those headers are really nice to look at. - More aftermarket part support - Honda reliability - love the sound of an in line 4 with aftermarket pipes 👍👍
have the '22 Trident. At 66 years old and 165 lbs. I chose this bike because of its all around performance. Had many bikes in my 50 years of street riding and altho I'm in good shape, this bike fits my abilities at this point in life and still can get me away from cagers when I call on it. Thank you for a great comparison.
@@DiogenesOfCa there was a factory recall for a sensor issue related to throttle feedback. I had that taken care of by Triumph along with the 600 mile service. So far so good. Had an intermittent throttle lag before.
I haven't ridden the Honda, but have the Triumph and it is a phenomenal 600 class motorcycle. I prefer the looks of the Silver Ice color in the Triumph over the Honda's looks.
I got the Trident mainly because it has the lowest price than every other 650 aside from the Suzuki SV650. Factor in all the modern amenities and you got yourself a steal! Its been a month and I'm still waiting for my quickshifter and USB charger install however.
My Trident uses for normal riding between 4,5L and 5L per 100km. The claimed 350km you don't get. I have the 81hp version here in Belgium. Here the Honda is more expensive. Update Juni 2023: Now I have more than 9000km and the engine is a bit more raw in feeling, just did a 700km drive where I passed thru Paris. It's good for both highway speeds up to 180km/h and city riding, Last year I did a trip of 1600km over back roads in Belgium and France in one week, no highway driving.
@@Derpderpson123 De Trident is OK, 7000km nu, lange trips met baggage geen probleem. Rek van Hepco & Becker geplaatst met Givi 40L bag en Givi tanktas perfect voor dat doel. Ook scherm van Puig en handkappen van Tiger 900.
@@KeepCalmItsMeFanzy Ik ben wel tevreden, verbruik is goed en blok is zeer vlot in alle soorten verkeer en onder elke rijomstandigheid die ik al ben tegengekomen. Nog altijd eerste stel banden, minimaal olieverbruik tijdens inrijden, nog geen problemen gehad behalve nu na 18 maanden nieuwe accu. Is geen garantie, dat is maar 6 maand op verbruiksartikelen zoals remmen, ketting enz. Kan zijn dat het mijn probleem was, motors hebben drie maand stilgestaan tijdens verhuis naar Frankrijk. Over de dealer MTG in Stabroek ben ik wel tevreden, eerste onderhoud na inijperiode was niet goedkoop, tweede na een jaar was gewone prijs. Dealer hier in Tours is ook goed, moet nog verder ondervinden.
In love with the new. Baja Orange Trident. I’ve owned and still own several Hondas and they are always super reliable and generally flawless but the sound of that triple and the massive move forward in Triumphs tech and build quality along with reliability I need a Triumph in the garage. Got to ride one and it was a blast but had a weird vibration through the bars that turned out to be the expansion nut for the bar end, one must have broken off during the build and they put another on without extracting the broken piece. My buddy was visibly upset with his new bike until he tapped on the bars and we heard it jingle. We had a good laugh after that.
At my motorcycle lesson school, we use cb650r’s. As a complete beginner to riding the cb was quite scary bc of the amount of power it has. But now that i got used to it, I absolutely love it, it drives amazing and gives me a lot of confidence. Overall a great bike!
@@kennypool im in the netherlands, the motorcycle you learn to ride on is based upon the level you can drive after you pass your tests. And obviously we all have dropped a motorcycle during the lessons, thats why theyre decked out with protective bars to protect the bike when dropped. No need to be so negative:)
@@kennypool How can you take lessons for the A license, then? If you can't drive a A motorcycle without an A license, how can you practice to ride the A motorcycles?
I can't believe that self cancelling indicators are a selling point - I had them on my RD250 air-cooled in 1977. They should be pretty much standard. To me it's like lauding an electric start.
nice review i looking forward to buy any of this 2 bikes.. I first like the CB but the problem now is we are our of stock here in the PH just a while ago i visited the Triumph store and im very impress with this trident 660.. it is diff in personal. have a safe ride. thanks for the reviews
Thank you for this nice comparing video that strenghten me again to choose Triumph. Although I love Honda look and design as well I prefer classic look...
CB650R & the XSR900 have that cafe racer look which i absolutely adore, i particularly like the CB because of the inline 4, more power & overall very well made
The trident is an all new bike... the cb has been around a few years now. I would expect it to have a few more bells and whistles. Phone conectivity not high on my list of needs but different stroke for different folks
Excellent video. Thank you! I already have my bagger so am looking for a smaller, simply fun bike. I will be going with the Honda due to the historically proven reliability and low maintenance. Seems like Hondas just last forever.
good video, true all said.. Both are very good. Looks is subjective. I just had test drive with both. In my opinion CB is winning because of the engine power and because it is heavier, which makes it more stable and nailed on the road. The Trident is quite good but feels more like a toy compared to the CB.
Okay so these two are really similar! I'm choosing between the two and test driving only made matters more complicated... My heart belongs to the dynamic Honda and its purr, but Trident is such a stunner and easier to control (I'm 175cm and a beginner) This video didn't make it easier to make the choice 😂 PS I'm in Austria (beer, not kangaroos) and Trident is cheaper
My trident is b e a utiful to ride and I walk towards her with love in my eye, but before buying I was exceedingly tempted by the honda, thanks for the great review
@@rishal4357 I haven't riden the cbr, I have riden other four cylinders, but the trident triple it soon smooth, with the low torque of a twin, and the smooth ride of a four. I love my trident, for a middleweight, I think it's the best bike available, plus I have a decat and quickshifter, it's awesome.
@@guypotter2301 I love my Trident too. It looks so beautiful in person. And it gets looks wherever I go. The throttle feels really smooth and the power is very manageable. The Honda is also nice looking. And I am sure it is very reliable. That's the one thing I am not sure about. This is my first Triumph, so I don't know how reliable it will be a couple years from now.
Just got my Trident guys, I must say I liked Honda's 4 cylinder engine more, for fun and sound. But as a beginner Trident is easier to control. Also, looks! I barely have it for a day and people already stop and stare😂
The Trident is a great bike, my only complaint would be the suspension, for next year they should put better suspension on it, even if it cost a little more, It will need a little upgrade because Honda have the all new Hornet for 2023
I have yet to test ride either but my eye has been on the Triumph for some months now. I love it’s modern classic look, just comes off as more smooth. Thanks for the video.
I sold my Honda 650 because it was just to fast for my area. Lots of pensioners pulling on on you , and if you're going faster that 50 it's night night termite. Got a 750 Shadow cruiser now much safer , aka slower
Mate I think we would all feel a lot more safer knowing that you picked a Rebel 300 and are riding around safe. we would all hate to hear that you had an accident because the power of the 750 got away from you so please ride safe and keep it under half throttle
I find it funny that Honda is selling a cbr600rr for nearly 30000 yet a Yamaha R1 is about 29000 starting to price yourself out of the competition hey Honda
I watched this video as an owner of a loaded up 2022 Triumph Trident 660. Quickshifter and all the bells and whistles. I have had the bike for 1.5 years here in the USA and I find it boring. Not enough low end torque and not enough top end. Even if I rail on it through the Quickshifter it is fun but still lacks power. I am thinking of replacing her with either a four cylinder Honda or Kawasaki. The Ninja ZX-4R is the bike I really want if it comes to the USA. A screaming 4 cylinder is what I need ! I liked the video you did on the ZX-4R. I will let you know if I order one.
I think the Trident has plenty of torque. It's not a racing bike. So I'm not expecting it to be the fastest bike out there. But it serves my needs perfectly. It's the perfect commuter bike. I ride it to work everyday. And it always puts a smile on my face. It's one of the smoothest bikes I have ever owned.
The Honda does not put out 93.8 HP. Where do you get this nonsense. Honda claims it puts out 70 Kw or 95 HP this is what Honda claims, but if you're just going to throw out numbers put the bike on a fucking Dyno and see what it really puts out to the rear wheel.
I pretty much wont be buying either of these cause I cant fit on bikes with millimeters. Also they seemed to be designed to ride on the wrong side of the fucking road for some reason.
Thank you for actually giving your opinion and not saying "it depends on what you're looking for."
Yay! Great review sir! Went with the CB650R for these reasons:
- I like the modern styling better, those headers are really nice to look at.
- More aftermarket part support
- Honda reliability
- love the sound of an in line 4 with aftermarket pipes
👍👍
Good choice! I have a note that this comparison was actually suggested by you!
Even with the stock pipe, I still LOVE the sound of mine!
have the '22 Trident. At 66 years old and 165 lbs. I chose this bike because of its all around performance. Had many bikes in my 50 years of street riding and altho I'm in good shape, this bike fits my abilities at this point in life and still can get me away from cagers when I call on it. Thank you for a great comparison.
Any throttle issues?
@@DiogenesOfCa there was a factory recall for a sensor issue related to throttle feedback. I had that taken care of by Triumph along with the 600 mile service. So far so good. Had an intermittent throttle lag before.
@@stilldajoker Thanks for getting back to me, appreciated.
I haven't ridden the Honda, but have the Triumph and it is a phenomenal 600 class motorcycle. I prefer the looks of the Silver Ice color in the Triumph over the Honda's looks.
I got the Trident mainly because it has the lowest price than every other 650 aside from the Suzuki SV650. Factor in all the modern amenities and you got yourself a steal! Its been a month and I'm still waiting for my quickshifter and USB charger install however.
My Trident uses for normal riding between 4,5L and 5L per 100km. The claimed 350km you don't get. I have the 81hp version here in Belgium. Here the Honda is more expensive.
Update Juni 2023:
Now I have more than 9000km and the engine is a bit more raw in feeling, just did a 700km drive where I passed thru Paris.
It's good for both highway speeds up to 180km/h and city riding, Last year I did a trip of 1600km over back roads in Belgium and France in one week, no highway driving.
Tevreden met je Trident? Ben nog aan het twijfelen tussen de Trident, CB650r of een iets oudere Street Triple
@@Derpderpson123 De Trident is OK, 7000km nu, lange trips met baggage geen probleem. Rek van Hepco & Becker geplaatst met Givi 40L bag en Givi tanktas perfect voor dat doel. Ook scherm van Puig en handkappen van Tiger 900.
@@KeepCalmItsMeFanzy Ik ben wel tevreden, verbruik is goed en blok is zeer vlot in alle soorten verkeer en onder elke rijomstandigheid die ik al ben tegengekomen. Nog altijd eerste stel banden, minimaal olieverbruik tijdens inrijden, nog geen problemen gehad behalve nu na 18 maanden nieuwe accu. Is geen garantie, dat is maar 6 maand op verbruiksartikelen zoals remmen, ketting enz. Kan zijn dat het mijn probleem was, motors hebben drie maand stilgestaan tijdens verhuis naar Frankrijk. Over de dealer MTG in Stabroek ben ik wel tevreden, eerste onderhoud na inijperiode was niet goedkoop, tweede na een jaar was gewone prijs. Dealer hier in Tours is ook goed, moet nog verder ondervinden.
I haven't ridden the Trident... Got my licence on cb650 and I loved it.
I hired a honda 650 for a week in Thailand and I must say it was a fantastic bike all round
I like that the price mentioned covers various markets. It seems that it was not just converted from AUD to whatever the exchange rate is. Kudos.
In love with the new. Baja Orange Trident. I’ve owned and still own several Hondas and they are always super reliable and generally flawless but the sound of that triple and the massive move forward in Triumphs tech and build quality along with reliability I need a Triumph in the garage. Got to ride one and it was a blast but had a weird vibration through the bars that turned out to be the expansion nut for the bar end, one must have broken off during the build and they put another on without extracting the broken piece. My buddy was visibly upset with his new bike until he tapped on the bars and we heard it jingle. We had a good laugh after that.
At my motorcycle lesson school, we use cb650r’s. As a complete beginner to riding the cb was quite scary bc of the amount of power it has. But now that i got used to it, I absolutely love it, it drives amazing and gives me a lot of confidence. Overall a great bike!
I find that extremely hard to believe
@@kennypool what do you find hard to believe?
@@AsphaltSniffer Every motorcycle school uses 250cc bikes. And I've seen 16 year olds drop them all day long. Honda 650 no way
@@kennypool im in the netherlands, the motorcycle you learn to ride on is based upon the level you can drive after you pass your tests. And obviously we all have dropped a motorcycle during the lessons, thats why theyre decked out with protective bars to protect the bike when dropped. No need to be so negative:)
@@kennypool How can you take lessons for the A license, then? If you can't drive a A motorcycle without an A license, how can you practice to ride the A motorcycles?
I can't believe that self cancelling indicators are a selling point - I had them on my RD250 air-cooled in 1977. They should be pretty much standard. To me it's like lauding an electric start.
Having split the naked bike offering into factory Streetfighters and Retros, we've gone full circle and everyone is reinventing the Ducati Monster.
Hands down, the Trident 🔱. It's a super fun bike to ride, really enjoyable. Even through the breakin period.
Both are a beautiful naked bike.
But cb650R still my 1st choice.
Thanks for the video
nice review i looking forward to buy any of this 2 bikes.. I first like the CB but the problem now is we are our of stock here in the PH just a while ago i visited the Triumph store and im very impress with this trident 660.. it is diff in personal. have a safe ride. thanks for the reviews
I'll be ordering my Trident at the of the year.
Thank you for this nice comparing video that strenghten me again to choose Triumph. Although I love Honda look and design as well I prefer classic look...
CB650R & the XSR900 have that cafe racer look which i absolutely adore, i particularly like the CB because of the inline 4, more power & overall very well made
xsr900 is alot more powerful then cb650
Triumph every time. In fact I have one.
The trident is an all new bike... the cb has been around a few years now. I would expect it to have a few more bells and whistles.
Phone conectivity not high on my list of needs but different stroke for different folks
Good reviews, you're getting much better at this
I appreciate that! Let me know if there's anything else I can add or do to make them better :)
Here in the US the Honda is about $1000 more base price. Interesting how in AU is less, crazy how all that works.
Great video 👍
Excellent video. Thank you! I already have my bagger so am looking for a smaller, simply fun bike. I will be going with the Honda due to the historically proven reliability and low maintenance. Seems like Hondas just last forever.
I know someone with a cb400 with 150k on the clock and the bike rides like it rolled out of the factory yesterday.
Got my Trident in November. Love it. Looked at the MT-07 and Kawasaki 650. Recently saw the Suzuki GSX-8R, WOW. My second choice.
good video, true all said.. Both are very good. Looks is subjective. I just had test drive with both. In my opinion CB is winning because of the engine power and because it is heavier, which makes it more stable and nailed on the road. The Trident is quite good but feels more like a toy compared to the CB.
I'm looking to buy my 1st serious bike, Ducati's aside the Triumph is starting to be very, very desirable.
Okay so these two are really similar!
I'm choosing between the two and test driving only made matters more complicated... My heart belongs to the dynamic Honda and its purr, but Trident is such a stunner and easier to control (I'm 175cm and a beginner)
This video didn't make it easier to make the choice 😂
PS I'm in Austria (beer, not kangaroos) and Trident is cheaper
Welches bike hast du jetzt gekauft? Bin ca gleich gross und auch noch ein neuling. Momentan neige ich zum Triumph trident.
@@Wleez die Trident. Bin nach der ersten Saison noch zufrieden 👍
My trident is b e a utiful to ride and I walk towards her with love in my eye, but before buying I was exceedingly tempted by the honda, thanks for the great review
Sitting on this fence right now😅
Do you have fun?
@@rishal4357 I haven't riden the cbr, I have riden other four cylinders, but the trident triple it soon smooth, with the low torque of a twin, and the smooth ride of a four. I love my trident, for a middleweight, I think it's the best bike available, plus I have a decat and quickshifter, it's awesome.
@@guypotter2301 I love my Trident too. It looks so beautiful in person. And it gets looks wherever I go. The throttle feels really smooth and the power is very manageable. The Honda is also nice looking. And I am sure it is very reliable. That's the one thing I am not sure about. This is my first Triumph, so I don't know how reliable it will be a couple years from now.
Just got my Trident guys, I must say I liked Honda's 4 cylinder engine more, for fun and sound.
But as a beginner Trident is easier to control. Also, looks! I barely have it for a day and people already stop and stare😂
@@rishal4357 ride safe bro
I like the trident’s design over the cb650 but I love the honda’s headlight
Pretty sure you have the weights wrong. Triumph gives dry weight and thus their weights should be pretty similar.
I like the both but one thing I cannot accept Trident is its plastic tank cover. I need metal tank for naked bike. So I’m getting CB the next month.
The Trident is a great bike, my only complaint would be the suspension, for next year they should put better suspension on it, even if it cost a little more, It will need a little upgrade because Honda have the all new Hornet for 2023
Which sunpension did you want ?
I have yet to test ride either but my eye has been on the Triumph for some months now. I love it’s modern classic look, just comes off as more smooth. Thanks for the video.
Hey thanks I appreciate the review very helpful. I’d love to see a Yamaha MT 7 VS a Suzuki GSX 750 or 8
Big thanks for including Indian price too. ❤
Great report. Hoping to own one of these once funds allow.
Interesting that trident is more expensive there since atleast in finland it costs around 10400€ vs honda around 12500€
Italia. Trident €8000 Cb650r €8300
Can i ask you how much is the lowest monthpayment at Finlandia? To compare..
Good review 👍 I agree you, CB is a good machine, but Trident is my better option
I sold my Honda 650 because it was just to fast for my area. Lots of pensioners pulling on on you , and if you're going faster that 50 it's night night termite. Got a 750 Shadow cruiser now much safer , aka slower
Mate I think we would all feel a lot more safer knowing that you picked a Rebel 300 and are riding around safe. we would all hate to hear that you had an accident because the power of the 750 got away from you so please ride safe and keep it under half throttle
@@REN-zh2wd I've only been riding for 50 years so punks like you and your snide comments only make me laugh.
Trident wins! Hands down!
Which one will stay out of the repair shop the longest 💁🏾♂️
How tall is the rider in this video? I want the Trident but I'm 6'2" and it seems small. Beautiful bike though.
Great video, although now I just want them both 🤣
Here in my place…. Both are priced equally…. So please suggest me an good option….
Trident
@@SuperRider-RS thanks… I picked z900 getting my bike delivered in 2 more days
@@rpuneeth4014 where from
@@SuperRider-RS Bengaluru
@@rpuneeth4014 join me this Sunday for a ride to airport road
LAMS Trident in NZ 🇳🇿 is 53hp & 59Nm not like A2 in UK which is 47hp.
Trident in the USA is cheaper around 8.5k compared to the 9.3k for the cb650r
I find it funny that Honda is selling a cbr600rr for nearly 30000 yet a Yamaha R1 is about 29000 starting to price yourself out of the competition hey Honda
I watched this video as an owner of a loaded up 2022 Triumph Trident 660. Quickshifter and all the bells and whistles. I have had the bike for 1.5 years here in the USA and I find it boring. Not enough low end torque and not enough top end. Even if I rail on it through the Quickshifter it is fun but still lacks power. I am thinking of replacing her with either a four cylinder Honda or Kawasaki. The Ninja ZX-4R is the bike I really want if it comes to the USA. A screaming 4 cylinder is what I need ! I liked the video you did on the ZX-4R. I will let you know if I order one.
Have you tried getting the DNK Tune? It's supposed to make the Trident faster.
the trident doesn't have enough power so you want to get a smaller bike with even less power?
@@vegaspony Now that the specs are out the Ninja is not an option. I pre-ordered a ST Moto 2 edition.
I think the Trident has plenty of torque. It's not a racing bike. So I'm not expecting it to be the fastest bike out there. But it serves my needs perfectly. It's the perfect commuter bike. I ride it to work everyday. And it always puts a smile on my face. It's one of the smoothest bikes I have ever owned.
I like trident 660 it's lighter considering more mileage than cb650. Trident has ride by wire feature for long ride.
New here. Have been out of the motorcycle game for a while. Is the z650rs any decent compared to these two?
I find the kawasaki twin a little vibby, but a good bike, for a middleweight I'd always recommend the smooth but torquey trident or tiger sport
Obydwa motocykle są fajne ale Triumph jest wygodniejszy i ma niesamowity 3cylindrowy silnik 😍
The Trident is cheaper here in the UK.
BSA GoldStar v RE Interceptor on a track, please.
Triumph
I reckon the Trumpy
WTF is a trumpy ?
@@nishiki7047 triumph
@@nishiki7047 triumph
Honda cb650r
The Honda does not put out 93.8 HP. Where do you get this nonsense. Honda claims it puts out 70 Kw or 95 HP this is what Honda claims, but if you're just going to throw out numbers put the bike on a fucking Dyno and see what it really puts out to the rear wheel.
The 2023 cb750 is the best of the 3 for your money
Triumph is more expensive, harder parts to find in my country. And well its a Honda
"boy from Japan against the englishman", both are made in Thailand...
There’s no way a full tank can give trident 217 miles.. max 160 LOL
How are yall riding 😭
For real. I get about 160 and that is during break in period riding conservative. 217 miles must be riding at 10 mph everywhere
The brakes are NOT better in the trident…Rethink that for a second…
Hold on, the English're not the only men around. You need to quit calling the Japanese as boys.
Bro ground clearance comparison
3mm difference favoring cb650r
Trident chip in throttle no good
Throttle is fine, I,ve had no issues.
Honda is bland
I pretty much wont be buying either of these cause I cant fit on bikes with millimeters. Also they seemed to be designed to ride on the wrong side of the fucking road for some reason.
😂
Sir, the bike you need is called a Harley Davidson
I'd rather ride a Japanese bike any time. Harley's are so unreliable and not as maneuverable.
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