I am growing some balls to buy this bike as my first. Yes I am not noob biker and having experience on my brother's 125 and 150 cc bike but after working hard and always wanted to have good premium bike, trident seems to great bike to have.
A Great Review, very informative & balanced with "real world" information. A lot of TH-cam reviews here in the UK seem to just read from the Triumph spec sheet! Thanks for comparing with all the existing, known middleweights which adds depth & value to your review. Keep up the Good Work.... :)
@@vigilant. Hopefully. Rn electric bikes are 3× the price upfront and seeing how most are attracted to bikes for their low cost, might be longer than 12 years for bikes. To get an electric bike with 200 miles per charge, you'll need to spend 25,000- 30,000$. For that price you can just get a telsa. I rlly want electric motorcycles to be popular but rn the battery banks aren't optimized enough
Trident is going to be the last nail in the coffin of both CB 650R and the CB500X. It's better to live with the Trident knowing it's limitations, instead of a wannabe Adv like CB500X. The pricing of Trident should make Honda realize it's arrogance towards Indian consumers by pricing their products ridiculously. Brilliant work by Triumph India.
Did you read the review? The Trident has very bad ground clearance. You need to watch out for speedbreakers when riding one up. Riding two up with luggage is going to hammer the exhaust. The Cb500x will not have this problem so those looking for a tourer won't be happy with this bike.
@@brendonfernandes2877 Agree, but a motorcycle lives 95% of it's life in city streets or highways, specially in India. Moreover, roads without tar are termed as offroad these days, again here in India. Running a few psi higher air pressure will sort out the scraping issues (I know it well as my z800 used to scrape every damn place). My point is, I'd much rather be happy getting this and live with it's capabilities, rather than buying an exorbitantly priced wannabe ADV.
@@rohit_paradkar Agree with this statement too. Just 2 questions: 1. If you have the money, would you pick the 500X for the price at which Honda has launched it? 2. On similar lines, would you pick the CB650R at nearly 2L more with ex-showroom price (translating into 2.5L more when you look into on-road cost)
@@shubhenduchatterjee4967 Are you kidding me? I spent 35k on a full system exhaust for my Z650 which I hate and has given me trouble with the cops when the rest of my bike is fully legal because I was tired of hitting speed breakers. Riding solo I would regularly touch very large speedbreakers unless I crawled over them at 5 kmph. That was a big risk for me as I had to brake to a completely standstill and people would almost ram me from behind because no one usually goes so slow on speedbreakers. Taking a pillion would make the issue extremely bad. In the city itself I would touch many speedbreakers when riding with a pillion. I would constantly ride looking out for bad speedbreakers. In just 3 months my decat had a slight dent in it while just riding in the city.
I like the gearing and torque best about the bike. The handling is also exceptional. The only downside I have experienced is the seat after an hour, and the suspension is not good for potholes and lumps in the road. Hopefully a gel saddle will come out soon. Overall it is well worth the money, and a fun bike to own. Regards from America from a former Indian resident (a very long time ago).
I like how detailed your videos are but why are they so unattractive? No filters, no attractive transitions at all. Please can you work on this, it will take your video quality to another level and genuinely attract more viewers to your videos and channel. P.S. huge fan but would love to see you try harder in the video quality dept.
Cheap is all relative. Once I bought a 3M electrical tape as thats what the electrical store gave me. My electrician came to my home to fix something and when he saw the tape he was shocked and called me a rich boy for buying such an expensive tape ! :P Similarly this bike is bloody expensive for us Indians but worldwide its the cheapest Triumph bike you can buy by a decent margin. Even in India his bike is priced very well vis a vis the competition. The Kawasaki Z650 and Ninja 650 are severely outclassed by this bike which is about 60k more on road.
over Rs.1 Lakh more on raod than Z650 . . . not 60K Z650 = ₹ 6.85 to 6.9 K on-road Trident (white) = Rs. 8.13 Lakhs On-road ( my pre-booked trident will be delivered to me by month-end )
@@chirag4 I am a Z650 owner. When the Trident was launched I asked the Mumbai dealer for the Z650 price and he told me 7.8 lakhs. The Z650 ex showroom price is now 6.18l and the Trident is 6.95l so 77k difference. But Kawasaki have higher handling charges which is why the on road price difference was only 60k. And congrats on the new bike. Excellent choice :)
@@brendonfernandes2877 The sitting geometry is no different than Suzuki Gizzer . With rear set foot pegs inward located gear shifter and rear brakes it will tire 5he rider after 20 KMS
Nice review Rohit 👌 does the price vary across color options? Where is the coolant tank located? Is it place under the engine and vulnerable to speed breakers?
Great work but it's always seen among auto journalist that they forget or doesn't mention the service & maintenance aspects of owing a bike which is I believe is a big part and connects a rider to it's ride. And coming to 660 maintenance though I know it's easy on the pocket but would have loved if he would've mentioned it. Thanks
Yes it’s looks the bike I have to entry into the premium bike I feel Bonnie are the best but this is just awesome with the weight and pricing it looks good entry point
Asking for a friend. What would you say if someone was trying to choose between the Z650 & Trident. They’re only 75k apart in on road MH price and the price difference is not an issue. Any qualitative inputs please Rohit? Thanks!
4.6s 0-100kph seems slow for a bike that supposedly has higher performance than the z650, a bike which does 0-100kph around 3.5s. Can someone please post a video with a a few trials?
The Z650 won't achieve a 3.5 s time even if the Hulk throws it from the top of a mountain 🤦 Like Rohit mentioned, the real-world times of the liter-class and above are in the mid 3s...
91 octane is more than sufficient but better to fill in higher RON to be on the safer side. However using normal fuel when touring shouldn't harm the engine as according to the manual anything higher than 87 RON is sufficient and we get 91 RON fuel in India. Only issue is that fuel outside of cities is often adulterated.
Dont know why these bike manufacturers don't consider pillion rider nowadays while designing bikes...its hard to convince your better half to buy a super bike..and with less pillion comfort its a big no
No it doesn't sound like Daytona. Daytona was a high revving machine designed to speed. The Trident is meant for beginner riders. Better to get a Street Triple. But yes an aftermarket exhaust can help a lot with the sound.
@@TheTejas1920 If you are a new rider or upgrading from say a 150cc bike the Trident is better. If you are a more seasoned rider and upgrading from something like a duke 390 or BMW 310 then get a used Triumph street triple instead. Daytona if you want to do a few track days.
Its not required as 91 octane is more than sufficient but better to fill in higher RON to be on the safer side. However using normal fuel when touring shouldn't harm the engine as according to the manual anything higher than 87 RON is sufficient and we get 91 RON fuel in India. Only issue is that fuel outside of cities is often adulterated.
@@joyal8748 Then don't bother buying such bikes. It's ridiculous to spend 8.5l on a bike and worry that you will spend some 10k extra per month because you get bad fuel economy. Buy a cheaper bike to save on fuel spending. Also if you ride hard fuel economy will dip. So buy a cheap bike and ride hard and you will get better fuel economy.
@@sudarshangs4235 If you spending your life savings and are out of money after buying a house I can understand. If you are spending your life savings and are out of money after buying a bike for leisure purposes that's the most stupid thing I have ever heard. Fuel economy of these bikes can vary by almost 10 kpl depending on how fast you ride it. I will stick to my statement. If you have a problem affording fuel then for God sakes don't buy such expensive bikes. The reason no big bike manufacturer mentions mileage is because their customers don't ask such questions. If you have to ask then you aren't a customer for such bikes.
Thats a silly statement. You can remove the saree guard. Its only necessary at the time of registration. Once thats over most showrooms will happily remove it for you at the time of delivery. I got mine removed in 20 mins.
Rohit is easily the best motor journalist in India atm. No filters, no fancy video tricks, no overselling. Just good old quality reviews.
True indeed!
Lol
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Y E S . . .
Meanwhile Shumi from PD: Hold my beer
I am growing some balls to buy this bike as my first. Yes I am not noob biker and having experience on my brother's 125 and 150 cc bike but after working hard and always wanted to have good premium bike, trident seems to great bike to have.
A Great Review, very informative & balanced with "real world" information. A lot of TH-cam reviews here in the UK seem to just read from the Triumph spec sheet! Thanks for comparing with all the existing, known middleweights which adds depth & value to your review. Keep up the Good Work.... :)
I was saying the same thing about American reviews.
"Don't you dare bring up the Benellis" loved the comment!
I'm 18 right now and before i turn 30 this bike will be in my garage waiting for a cold start on a akrapovic.... Truimph Nailed it !!
I think after 12 years electric bike rule the world.
@@vigilant. Hopefully. Rn electric bikes are 3× the price upfront and seeing how most are attracted to bikes for their low cost, might be longer than 12 years for bikes. To get an electric bike with 200 miles per charge, you'll need to spend 25,000- 30,000$. For that price you can just get a telsa. I rlly want electric motorcycles to be popular but rn the battery banks aren't optimized enough
Beta tu Pleasure le
Trident is going to be the last nail in the coffin of both CB 650R and the CB500X. It's better to live with the Trident knowing it's limitations, instead of a wannabe Adv like CB500X.
The pricing of Trident should make Honda realize it's arrogance towards Indian consumers by pricing their products ridiculously.
Brilliant work by Triumph India.
Did you read the review? The Trident has very bad ground clearance. You need to watch out for speedbreakers when riding one up. Riding two up with luggage is going to hammer the exhaust. The Cb500x will not have this problem so those looking for a tourer won't be happy with this bike.
CB650R...maybe, but the 500X is a tourer and that’s a different segment and has a different target audience.
@@brendonfernandes2877 Agree, but a motorcycle lives 95% of it's life in city streets or highways, specially in India. Moreover, roads without tar are termed as offroad these days, again here in India.
Running a few psi higher air pressure will sort out the scraping issues (I know it well as my z800 used to scrape every damn place).
My point is, I'd much rather be happy getting this and live with it's capabilities, rather than buying an exorbitantly priced wannabe ADV.
@@rohit_paradkar Agree with this statement too. Just 2 questions:
1. If you have the money, would you pick the 500X for the price at which Honda has launched it?
2. On similar lines, would you pick the CB650R at nearly 2L more with ex-showroom price (translating into 2.5L more when you look into on-road cost)
@@shubhenduchatterjee4967 Are you kidding me? I spent 35k on a full system exhaust for my Z650 which I hate and has given me trouble with the cops when the rest of my bike is fully legal because I was tired of hitting speed breakers. Riding solo I would regularly touch very large speedbreakers unless I crawled over them at 5 kmph. That was a big risk for me as I had to brake to a completely standstill and people would almost ram me from behind because no one usually goes so slow on speedbreakers.
Taking a pillion would make the issue extremely bad. In the city itself I would touch many speedbreakers when riding with a pillion. I would constantly ride looking out for bad speedbreakers. In just 3 months my decat had a slight dent in it while just riding in the city.
Not a biker by heart, however like to watch all your bike videos...even I can understand the nuances...another excellent one Rohit...
This has to be the most honest and comprehensive review I've seen on TH-cam about this bike. Cheers, brother.
Thank you.
I like the gearing and torque best about the bike. The handling is also exceptional. The only downside I have experienced is the seat after an hour, and the suspension is not good for potholes and lumps in the road. Hopefully a gel saddle will come out soon. Overall it is well worth the money, and a fun bike to own. Regards from America from a former Indian resident (a very long time ago).
Man what a great review! It looked like you had so much fun shooting this and I enjoyed watching it equally 🙌🏻
You can use inexpensive instead of cheap Rohit :) Great review as usual. I enjoy all your reviews.
Thank you
I am gonna buy trident pretty soon. I love this bike for what it brings to the table .
Adventure variant of This in the works ? What a great news you gave me 😃
Yes tiger 660 in 18 months, it was showcased to dealers
@@vishalsharma7288 That’s gonna be so freaking awesome 🤩 I’m so hyped to see it ... thanks
Your English is phenomenal Good Job
Great review. The exhaust note was sweet too.
An adventure variant on this platform sounds like the news I have been waiting for!
Brilliant review - thanks from Australia!
Which one to go for ninja 650 or trident 660
this was very helpful video about this bike..
Impressive!! Both bike and review!
I like how detailed your videos are but why are they so unattractive? No filters, no attractive transitions at all. Please can you work on this, it will take your video quality to another level and genuinely attract more viewers to your videos and channel.
P.S. huge fan but would love to see you try harder in the video quality dept.
Guys is the tiger 660 on the cards!! That would be awesome! 😍I am so eagerly waiting it to happen!
Yes it is. Check this out: th-cam.com/video/MtgAcwaIhog/w-d-xo.html
Forgot to mention Benelli TRK in adventure touring segment which falls in same price bracket.
Good decision
But that's a Adv not naked street fighter both are of different segment
@@harshnaik1453 it's when he spoke about Honda CB500x & Kawasaki Versys 650 he didn't mention Benelli TRK.
This beast with clip handels 🔥❤️
Excellent and true review
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
A very good review
A beautiful place in dehradun ❤️
I like the fact that every journalist keeps calling this a cheap bike even after looking at the price tag LOL !!
Cheap is all relative. Once I bought a 3M electrical tape as thats what the electrical store gave me. My electrician came to my home to fix something and when he saw the tape he was shocked and called me a rich boy for buying such an expensive tape ! :P
Similarly this bike is bloody expensive for us Indians but worldwide its the cheapest Triumph bike you can buy by a decent margin. Even in India his bike is priced very well vis a vis the competition. The Kawasaki Z650 and Ninja 650 are severely outclassed by this bike which is about 60k more on road.
over Rs.1 Lakh more on raod than Z650 . . . not 60K
Z650 = ₹ 6.85 to 6.9 K on-road
Trident (white) = Rs. 8.13 Lakhs On-road
( my pre-booked trident will be delivered to me by month-end )
@@chirag4 I am a Z650 owner. When the Trident was launched I asked the Mumbai dealer for the Z650 price and he told me 7.8 lakhs. The Z650 ex showroom price is now 6.18l and the Trident is 6.95l so 77k difference. But Kawasaki have higher handling charges which is why the on road price difference was only 60k.
And congrats on the new bike. Excellent choice :)
Agree regarding the limited steering locks , however pillion comfort is compromised owing to higher footpegs . Lower ground clearance is a glitch
The seat is pretty small itself so not great for a pillion right out of the bat
@@brendonfernandes2877 The sitting geometry is no different than Suzuki Gizzer . With rear set foot pegs inward located gear shifter and rear brakes it will tire 5he rider after 20 KMS
Cant thank him enough for such a great indepth real world review,helps buyers so much to discover this bikes...higly appreciable 🙂
Nice review Rohit 👌 does the price vary across color options? Where is the coolant tank located? Is it place under the engine and vulnerable to speed breakers?
Looks classic . But the low ground clearance and bad roads will be a big problem . Good review
Very good review🤙🔥and a good second or third bike🤘😎
I ride an MT-15 V2, am thinking of buying this next. Is it a bad decision? Should I buy something like a GT650 or Duke 390 first ? To gain experience?
Great work but it's always seen among auto journalist that they forget or doesn't mention the service & maintenance aspects of owing a bike which is I believe is a big part and connects a rider to it's ride. And coming to 660 maintenance though I know it's easy on the pocket but would have loved if he would've mentioned it. Thanks
My father owns the super meteor 650. And I think this is going to be my first bike. Are those 80 horses enough.
Definitely spot on review 👍
Yes it’s looks the bike I have to entry into the premium bike I feel Bonnie are the best but this is just awesome with the weight and pricing it looks good entry point
8:12 classic 😂😂😂
Missed them in dehradun .
Brilliant motorcycle from triumph
Ground clearance of cb650r is 148mm which is a major plus
Sounds awesome
I am 18 years old, weight 115 kgs and my high is 6 feet. So should I buy this bike. As my father owns a super meteor 650 and I am familiar to it.
perfection of engineering
As u commented that dont compare the sound with Benelli's, can u please let us know more about the sound. Is it like Benelli's or better or less
Asking for a friend. What would you say if someone was trying to choose between the Z650 & Trident. They’re only 75k apart in on road MH price and the price difference is not an issue. Any qualitative inputs please Rohit? Thanks!
I would choose the Trident. Feels lighter on its feet and a lot easier to ride around town than the Z650. Cheaper to maintain too.
Super review super bike for entry level touring..
are you riding around Dehradun?
How is this bike on the back? Is it fine post a slipped disc?
any bike is fine long as you are on road without speedbreaker, humps or potholes
4.6s 0-100kph seems slow for a bike that supposedly has higher performance than the z650, a bike which does 0-100kph around 3.5s. Can someone please post a video with a a few trials?
Z650 does 0-100kmph in 3.5s? In which universe? That’s a Hayabusa’s acceleration
The Z650 won't achieve a 3.5 s time even if the Hulk throws it from the top of a mountain 🤦 Like Rohit mentioned, the real-world times of the liter-class and above are in the mid 3s...
Eagerly waiting for bs6 Benelli trk 502 & 502x detailed review.
KTM has an “edgy” design? How about Ugly AF? Orange n black = Halloween. The headlight is the deal breaker.
don't u dare bring up the Benellis... like that hahaha
This reminds me of Agusta
Great 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Next month by the grace of God I'm booking Royal Enfield Interceptor bs6 650 ..
Usse ye accha h
I have KTM 390 and looks very similar
Chappri spotted 🤣
it does not LOL
Ktm is auto on power steroids 🤦
Does this bike run on regular fuel?
91 octane is more than sufficient but better to fill in higher RON to be on the safer side. However using normal fuel when touring shouldn't harm the engine as according to the manual anything higher than 87 RON is sufficient and we get 91 RON fuel in India. Only issue is that fuel outside of cities is often adulterated.
@@brendonfernandes2877 where did you get the manual?
@@ankitshelke8637 The owners manual is freely available online
Impressive
how tall are you?
How is honda cb650 r 2022 sound... I think that honda has very good sound than trident
Don’t worry, full exhaust will change way bike sounds
Rather than Using the Word Cheap.. U Could hav use the Word Affordable..🤷
What are those boots?
Alpinestars Supertech R Doohan edition
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Dont know why these bike manufacturers don't consider pillion rider nowadays while designing bikes...its hard to convince your better half to buy a super bike..and with less pillion comfort its a big no
Check out the Tiger Sport 660 instead: th-cam.com/video/MtgAcwaIhog/w-d-xo.html
Does it sound like Daytona? Or does it have low sound... Can it be changed by custom exhaust?
No it doesn't sound like Daytona. Daytona was a high revving machine designed to speed. The Trident is meant for beginner riders. Better to get a Street Triple. But yes an aftermarket exhaust can help a lot with the sound.
@@brendonfernandes2877 What do you feel Second hand Daytona or New Trident? Or BS4 Triple?
@@TheTejas1920 If you are a new rider or upgrading from say a 150cc bike the Trident is better. If you are a more seasoned rider and upgrading from something like a duke 390 or BMW 310 then get a used Triumph street triple instead. Daytona if you want to do a few track days.
Adventure version...hmmmm now you 👍are talking
Not Benelli then What about z900 ?? ❤️
he said "under 9 lakhs", I guess. the z900 is more than 9L on road
Z900 = Rs. 9.90 Lakhs On-road
Trident (white) = Rs. 8.13 Lakhs On-road
( my pre-booked trident will be delivered to me by month-end )
@@chirag4 that sure is VFM! congrats on your buy, buddy!
does it need high octane fuel?
Its not required as 91 octane is more than sufficient but better to fill in higher RON to be on the safer side. However using normal fuel when touring shouldn't harm the engine as according to the manual anything higher than 87 RON is sufficient and we get 91 RON fuel in India. Only issue is that fuel outside of cities is often adulterated.
How is the pillion seat?
Very small and not comfortable
Mileage pls......The triumph website is also not disclosing the mileage
When spending so many lakhs for these bikes please forget about mileage. It only makes sense for cheap commuter bikes.
@@brendonfernandes2877 with the hike in petrol prices I think it's worth to know it
@@joyal8748 Then don't bother buying such bikes. It's ridiculous to spend 8.5l on a bike and worry that you will spend some 10k extra per month because you get bad fuel economy. Buy a cheaper bike to save on fuel spending. Also if you ride hard fuel economy will dip. So buy a cheap bike and ride hard and you will get better fuel economy.
Lmao, no indian review is complete without someone asking kitna deti hai!
@@sudarshangs4235 If you spending your life savings and are out of money after buying a house I can understand. If you are spending your life savings and are out of money after buying a bike for leisure purposes that's the most stupid thing I have ever heard. Fuel economy of these bikes can vary by almost 10 kpl depending on how fast you ride it. I will stick to my statement. If you have a problem affording fuel then for God sakes don't buy such expensive bikes.
The reason no big bike manufacturer mentions mileage is because their customers don't ask such questions. If you have to ask then you aren't a customer for such bikes.
Why does he ALWAYS pronounce it “YUTT” instead of “yet”, and “yutt” no one corrects him?
This cannot be comfortable for 2
seems better to go for GSX-S750.
Not available in India anymore and the BS6 variant should be much more expensive than this bike.
Saree Guard will spoil the look of it. No point buying expensive two seater bikes in India.
Thats a silly statement. You can remove the saree guard. Its only necessary at the time of registration. Once thats over most showrooms will happily remove it for you at the time of delivery. I got mine removed in 20 mins.
Roaring exhaust.
OD it's really fishy you turned off the comments on last MG hector video? What are you trying hiding by promoting a Chinese car like this??🙄🙃
Duke 390 better first bike😎
teach your kids the love of motorcycles and they will reach faster to buy drugs
Hurts to look at with that nasty front number plate.
Did you guys shoot this on a phone? 🤮
Switch really isn't TRUIMPH level!!
Pathetic rear seat.
Tiny
6 lakh cheap😂😂😂🤣🤣
Ya it's cheap for this brand but ya it's expensive as a bike
Nigggaa your driving the wrong way