Triumph Tiger Sport 660 First Impressions.
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Hello, I'm Jack Porter. I'm an independent, unbiased and unpaid TH-camr. The views expressed in my videos are entirely my own, arrived at through the experience I'm having at the time. I have no affiliation of any kind to any of the dealerships or manufacturers of bikes I ride other than my own BMW 1250 GS.
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My Kit List
Shark Spartan Carbon Skin helmet.
Richa Cold Protect Goretex waterproof thermal winter gloves.
Richa Street Touring Goretex gloves.
TCX S-Speed Goretex Sport Touring boots.
Richa Cylone Goretex GTX textile jacket and trousers.
GoPro Hero 7 Black x 3 (all with separate issues).
GoPro Hero 10 Black Helmet Camera.
Helmet microphone - Røde lavalier go 3.5mm TRS.
Mavic Pro 2 drone with Hassleblad camera.
InstaOne X2 360° camera.
Canon D5 Mk2 (Full frame) DSLR camera body.
Canon 70D DSLR Camera body.
Canon 24-105 f4 general purpose lens.
Canon 50mm prime lens.
Panasonic HC-V720 20.4 mega pixel digital camcorder.
Final Cut Pro (FCP) editing software (video).
Lightroom editing software (stills).
Snapseed editing app for mobile phone.
iPhone 11 Pro for additional video footage and still images.
Gorillapod tripod.
Travel tripod.
Manfrotto 190L Main tripod.
Synco G1 (A2) lavalier lapel mic (x2) with transmitter receiver kit for GoPro, DSLR, PC.
Boya By-MM1 Cardioid shotgun microphone for video.
Auritech Biker, New Generation hearing protectors.
2 x 22400mAh 3 USB Power Banks for dedicated helmet cam power and battery recharging.
GoPro Camera Settings
Helmet camera. GoPro Hero 10.
Video performance - Activity
Resolution - 2.7k
Frames per second - 120
View - Superview
Hypersmooth - Boost
Scheduled capture - Off
Duration - No limit
Hindsight - Off
Timer - Off
Zoom - 1.0 x
Protune
Bit rate - High
Shutter - Auto
EV Comp - -0.5
White balance - Auto
ISO min - 100
ISO max - 6400
Sharpness - High
Colour - Vibrant
Raw audio - Off
Wind - On
Media mod - Camera mics
I use only 256gb Sandisk Extreme for this camera as it consumes space at double the rate of the Hero 7. If you are like me, I try to never turn the camera off when I’m out as you can guarantee that’s when something will happen and you’ll miss it. You will require 2 x 256gb cards for a full days riding if you’re on tour.
GoPro Camera Settings
Handlebar camera. GoPro Hero 7.
Resolution - 2.7k
Frames per second - 120
View - Superview
Low light - Auto
Stabilisation - Auto
Protune - On
Shutter - Auto
EV Compensation - -0.5
White balance - Auto
ISO min - 100
ISO max - 6400
Sharpness - High
Colour - GoPro
Raw audio - Off
Mics - Stereo
I use either 128gb Sandisk Ultra or 256gb Sandisk Extreme SD cards. (I find the quality equally as good whether I use the Ultra or the Extreme cards.)
When using the hand held camera I set the lens view to Wide.
GoPro Hero 10. Settings for ND Filters.
Res/FPS - 4k/25
Lens - Superview
Hypersmooth - Standard
Scheduled capture - Off
Duration - No limit
Hindsight - Off
Timer - Off
Zoom - 1.0x
Protune
Bit Rate - High
Shutter - 1/50
EV Comp - N/A
White Balance - Auto
ISO Min - 100
ISO Max - 100 (This is correct)
Sharpness - Med
Colour - Natural
Raw Audio - Off
Wind - On
Med Mod - Front
GoPro Hero 7. Settings for ND Filters.
Res/FPS - 4k/24
FoV - Superview
Low Light - N/A
Stabilisation - Auto
Protune - On
Shutter - 1/48
EV Comp - N/A
White Balance - Auto
ISO Min - 100
ISO Max - 100
Sharpness - Medium
Colour - GoPro
RAW Audio - Off
Mics - Stereo - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Been riding bikes for over 51 years , never needed cruise control , waste of time , lots of trips nearly 500 miles in a day , I find today there putting so many driving aids on bikes, it’s making people lazy and taking the real joy out of motorcycling . 😳😊👍
In your opinion, Tony. 😉😅
Hi Jack, great video love the walk around format.
Thanks Paul. I wanted to try something different to me droning on 😂 It also means I don’t have to do as much research beforehand, I can mould it to the footage and images 👍
Another perfect review Jack, thoroughly enjoyed watching. Lovely looking bike too
Thanks Simon 👍👍👍
I love my Triumph Tiger 660 sports bike I have had mine just over year and I have never had cruise control, therefore it does not bother me and I have heated gloves. The longest trip I did was from Worthing to Leicestershire and I found it such a comfortable ride.
If you’re happy with your bike then you’re winning Susan. I’m actually in Leicestershire, you should have popped in for a cuppa ☕️🫖🤩🏍️
Really great review. Thank you.
Thanks Paul 👍
Quality review Jack, 👌 🏍👍
Thanks Andrew 👍👍👍
Great review buddy looked like you were having fun. Thanks for the shout-out much appreciated. The apology really wasn’t necessary but a great sentiment thank-you Jack ride safe. 👍👍
I felt it was important to do. Thanks for your support Jay 👍👍👍
I really like this bike, it's obviously built to a bit of a budget which would explain the lack of cruise control, heated grips and possibly centre stand. Great video 👍
NO minus Point on the CC. You can get a "mechanical" CC unit for $21.oo just 'clip it on! Way cheaper than an electronic unit that you need to wire in and then. The wind screen is fine, depending on your riding temperament. You're on a Bike! its gunna get windy. Though a slightly larger screen - a few extra inches each way would have been nice. The Tigers fairing design is the plus, which is tuned for aero performance on the road. This guys acts like he wants a ZRX! This girl is a middle weight cruiser and she will Go for on the highway acceleration.... 'as needed', but he wants to "RACE" this bike. But Ok, its impressive to know what the Triple can do. The seat is fine. Dont sit all the way forward! The bike is designed to sit back and upright more so. Is he still whining about CC! Triumph Did a GREAT job on this Bike. Again its a Middle Weight and a 660. And top of the class, for her class. The Balance is Tops! He just cant ride! lol... LOVING my 22! The TRIDENT is a roadster! apples and oranges! Cheers
Absolutely right on point. great review!
I fell in love with this bike after watching a video by ‘Sagar Sheldekar’ in his series Hit List. Straight away I asked for test drive. Along with that I tried Trident as well.
Test drive convinced that both the bikes behave almost the same. But I liked trident more for some reason just like how you felt.
Considering all the extra features, better pillion seating, luggage capacity, better instrument cluster and wind shield, I went ahead with 660 ❤
I did test drive other litre class superbikes as well along with this. As you rightly pointed out, it can definitely challenge them. ❤
Thanks for the feedback buddy 👍👍👍
Probably the biggest complaint about this bike is no cruise control, I would have bought this bike as it ticked all the boxes for me ,then I learnt no cruise control, killed the sale. Triumph just don`t listen to what people have to say, if they had fitted or even offered the bike with cruise control then it would be a massive seller. Unfortunately in Triumphs mind it`s their way or no way but at the end of the day it`s their loss. Oh by the way I enjoyed the video.
Thanks Eric. I’m with you 100% on this. It does seem an incredibly arrogant decision to leave cruise control off and not even offer it as an upgrade. Must affect sales 🤷🏼♂️
Anything labeled as Touring,should always have cruise,heated grips & a comfy seat IMO,but all fixable if they're available as factory options & Triumph's pricingisn't too steep,compared with even my F850GS,where it's £385 for the Comfort Seat...Which thankfully the previous keeper paid for,Aswell as the Akrapovic! 🤣👍
I've never used the cruise on my bike yet,although I've still not tried out the Dynamic mode either,but what's the rush! 😎✌️
Why do people complain about cruise control? It’s a budget bike! It’s a good one! And there’s options, for $9400 US dollars I believe Triumph did an awesome job! 😊
I'd take a CC on a touring bike before traction control and rider modes any day.
Red one is £9045, panniers topbox rack and connecting plate about £1000. Great first bike for the money. Windscreen useless and seat is uncomfortable if you do a few miles on it. Tried the comfort seat at triumph and it felt like mine before I put 1000 miles on it . I think it's the same seat. Can't find any aftermarket seats. Might get mine upholstered .
Cracking review mate , I test rode one last summer punchy little thing would be great for 1 up touring with luggage , not sure how it would be 2 up with luggage ? , I agree very flickable and feels really light weight compared to my Tiger Sport 1050 I enjoyed it more than I thought I would , would make a great 1st big bike for someone or if bigger bikes are getting a bit much this would be perfect , safe riding Jack 👍
I think it would struggle 2 up. Might have to ask the Mrs to get off on the steepest hills! 🫣🫤😂
A truly honest review of the 660 Sport, which in my opinion is one of the best looking in its class. Firm seats forcing customers to buy the "comfort" option seems to be an annoying quirk of most manufactures. As another Tiger 1050 Sport previous owner I too fully expected an upgrade of that bike. Cruise control and adjustable forks would have made this bike the tourer it proclaims to be. That chrome Rocket to me looks vulgar, much as you described it, it's overbearing whereas the smaller full chrome tank on the Thruxton R really sets that bike off.
I've been desperate to get out on the Rocket again but rain has hampered play. Due to how filthy both myself and the bike got when caught in a previous downpour, I bought a Powerbronze extended rear hugger. The bolts they supplied are wrongly threaded and the holes in the hugger don't meet up with those in the swinging arm. I've complained and sent photos but as yet no reply. I suspect it'll be going back accompanied by a scathing review. Thank goodness I didn't do a fitting video, 6hrs in and still only two out of three fastenings secure 😟
Thanks buddy 👍
Wish they would make a Tiger Sport 1200 with a shaft drive and 17 inch wheels.
Wish they made a bigger engined version, it’s a great looking bike and a proper sports tourer, a 900 or 1200 with better pillion provision would be a great seller as long as it had cruise control😉
Hi Jack another great Video would you say the bike would be manageable for a bloke with only a 29 inch inside leg?? Yes I am a short arse…..
Hi Adam, I’d say so yes. You would be on tip toes with both feet down but one leg down would be fine I think. You should really find a dealership to have a sit first though bud.
Such a beauty!!!!! Do you think it is beginner friendly!? Love it :) thanx and regards
Personally, yes it is beginner friendly. My first bike after getting my license was the Tiger 1050 Sport, which was a bit of an animal power wise. You don’t have to use all the power it has though.
Get the bike, ride responsibly and enjoy. 👍
I put a deposit down for one today. If you max spec it out it comes to around £13k.
So lovely bike!! Do you think is beginner friendly? I am 1,82cm with 100kg (little beast) looking for my first bike for commuting and some small touring in the region. Want something relialable, enough power and good for long period. Excellent video anr cheers from Serbia 🇷🇸✌️
Yes, this would make a great first bike and would be great for touring too 👍👍👍
How can i find this kit for both headlights on? I hate this too so this could be superb 😮
Not sure bud. I saw someone had commented on the issue before. May be worth asking questions on some forums see what you get back?
Let me know if you’re successful? I’ll mention it on the channel. 👍
Both headlights are when it’s on high beam. You’d piss off tons of peeps with that on all the time. The one is plenty bright at night. I admit it does look amiss tho.
@@misterb2787 There is a way to have both lights on low beam at the same time. Not sure where to get the kit for this project but I have seen where people have done this because they don’t like the squint look with one light. Full beam full time would definitely be annoying but there’s a lot of motorists who would still claim they didn’t see you! 🤔😅
I’d be interested in checking it out. Don’t wanna do too many mods til my warranty is up. Don’t wanna give an excuse not to cover anything. I did up the front sprocket one tooth, made a world of difference around town.
I agree re. not having cruise control - really, really stupid. If you're not going to have it on the base model why not have it as an optional extra? I gather this is in the pipe works now - Triumph must have had an earful from us owners by now!!
That was the annoying thing, not even available as an extra 🤷🏼♂️
You seem to have more negatives with this compared to the Trident.
The Trident doesn’t have any pretensions it’s just a no nonsense, basic bike. I loved its simplicity.
Get a mechanical cruise control.
Why complain about cruise control, it’s virtually unusable in this country. Your review is the most negative review about this bike I have seen
I have cruise control on my bike and I have to disagree with your comment that it’s virtually unusable. I use it all the time. It’s not only for use on motorways, I use it through speed restricted areas, especially those with average speed cameras. As for my review being negative, I’m allowed to have an opinion, you don’t have to agree with me. Look at my other reviews before you label me as negative. This bike is toted by Triumph (who I love as a manufacturer) as being a smaller engined touring bike, if you want to trek big miles across countries like France, which is right on our doorstep, without cruise control, you must be some kind of masochist. I personally think this bike is not much of a tourer. I’m sorry if you are an owner of one, as I suspect, but I have to say what I think otherwise there’s no point in doing reviews. You might want to watch another channel that agrees with your viewpoint. Thanks for taking the time to comment though. I do appreciate it 👍
@@motomogul of course you are entitled to your opinion but when it is so different to everyone else’s your opinion is not viable
@@PNH63 So let me get this straight. I’m allowed to have an opinion but if it’s not the same as everyone else’s, then I shouldn’t have that opinion? It’s “invalid?” That, my friend, is you telling me I shouldn’t have an opinion.
“Every man should periodically be compelled to listen to opinions which are infuriating to him. To hear nothing but what is pleasing to one is to make a pillow of the mind.”
St. John Ervine.
@@motomogul yes you entitled to your option as am I in discarding your review as worthless
I disagree with this cruise control. It's not a good thing to have all these little things to make people think....ooh, shiny, shiny, must have!!
It may well be argued that it could take your concentration away from the road, and as I'm sure you know,ya can't afford to take your eye off the ball when you're on a bike!
I agree that you can’t take your eyes off what you’re doing but I don’t see how that connects with cruise control. I find it hugely beneficial when riding through speed limited areas so I don’t accidentally exceed the limit. I also find that keeping my arm fixed in the same position for long periods can lead to cramps and slower reaction times when front braking. Applying cruise means you can move your arm and shoulder to relieve discomfort when safe to do so.
My point is, if this is a tourer, some won’t want cc, but they don’t have to use it. The fact that it isn’t there means those that want and enjoy it, can’t have it.
@@motomogul
Fair enough 👌
But I think the arm pain is age😊
You are correct, which is why some of us need a little assistance nowadays 😉