2021 Triumph Trident

Anything you like about motorbikes
Supermofo
Posts: 4889
Joined: Mon Mar 16, 2020 3:39 pm
Has thanked: 4246 times
Been thanked: 2757 times

Re: 2021 Triumph Trident

Post by Supermofo »

Whilst SVs might only be 500 less as list I doubt you'll need to pay anywhere close to that

Edit: here you go 5200 new
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-SV650 ... 4186192155
Supermofo
Posts: 4889
Joined: Mon Mar 16, 2020 3:39 pm
Has thanked: 4246 times
Been thanked: 2757 times

Re: 2021 Triumph Trident

Post by Supermofo »

Actually for the 7100 of the Trident you could have a brand new budget GSXS 750

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2021-Suzuki- ... 4176274856

Or a tiny bit more would get you an MT09 or Z900.
Le_Fromage_Grande
Posts: 11128
Joined: Mon Mar 16, 2020 6:40 pm
Location: The road of many manky motorcycles
Has thanked: 626 times
Been thanked: 4070 times

Re: 2021 Triumph Trident

Post by Le_Fromage_Grande »

I don't like the looks of any of those
I want to but a bike I want, not a bargain that no one else wants
Honda Owner
Supermofo
Posts: 4889
Joined: Mon Mar 16, 2020 3:39 pm
Has thanked: 4246 times
Been thanked: 2757 times

Re: 2021 Triumph Trident

Post by Supermofo »

I get that about the Suzuki but the MT and the Z900 have grown on me
Le_Fromage_Grande
Posts: 11128
Joined: Mon Mar 16, 2020 6:40 pm
Location: The road of many manky motorcycles
Has thanked: 626 times
Been thanked: 4070 times

Re: 2021 Triumph Trident

Post by Le_Fromage_Grande »

Supermofo wrote: Thu Feb 18, 2021 3:30 pm I get that about the Suzuki but the MT and the Z900 have grown on me
You're not an old git like me, I don't like the modern "transformer" look of bikes, the ordinary Z900 actually fits me better than the Z900RS, but we all know which one I'd buy
Honda Owner
User avatar
Yorick
Posts: 16279
Joined: Sat Mar 14, 2020 8:20 pm
Location: Paradise
Has thanked: 10117 times
Been thanked: 6649 times

Re: 2021 Triumph Trident

Post by Yorick »

What's the engine and power?
Supermofo
Posts: 4889
Joined: Mon Mar 16, 2020 3:39 pm
Has thanked: 4246 times
Been thanked: 2757 times

Re: 2021 Triumph Trident

Post by Supermofo »

Yorick wrote: Thu Feb 18, 2021 3:49 pm What's the engine and power?
You'd hate it. 660 triple with 80bhp
User avatar
KungFooBob
Posts: 13704
Joined: Sat Mar 14, 2020 1:04 pm
Location: The content of this post is not AI generated.
Has thanked: 532 times
Been thanked: 7240 times

Re: 2021 Triumph Trident

Post by KungFooBob »

How a bout a fairing kit?



https://www.artonworks.com/en/triumph-t ... e-fairing/

Apparently plug and play.

Image
Supermofo
Posts: 4889
Joined: Mon Mar 16, 2020 3:39 pm
Has thanked: 4246 times
Been thanked: 2757 times

Re: 2021 Triumph Trident

Post by Supermofo »

Saw my first one on the road today, only saw for a fleeting glance but looked better than pics
User avatar
Trinity765
Posts: 2281
Joined: Fri Nov 06, 2020 2:27 pm
Location: Brighton
Has thanked: 2420 times
Been thanked: 2318 times

Re: 2021 Triumph Trident

Post by Trinity765 »

Trinity765 wrote: Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:18 am My bike is booked in with the dealers on the 23rd March and I hope to take the Trident out for a coffee. I will be sure to share my thoughts and a few pictures :thumbup:
I've had to change the date to 30th March but I did book the Trident while was on the phone to ensure it will be there :D
Lockdown refugee
Asian Boss
Posts: 1801
Joined: Thu Apr 02, 2020 8:52 pm
Has thanked: 521 times
Been thanked: 650 times

Re: 2021 Triumph Trident

Post by Asian Boss »

It looks like one of them Frazers.

I don't think I'd buy any Triumph. Because they're all a bit gash. That's coming from someone who would buy an Aprilia too.
To a kid looking up to me, life ain't nothing but bitches and money.
User avatar
Trinity765
Posts: 2281
Joined: Fri Nov 06, 2020 2:27 pm
Location: Brighton
Has thanked: 2420 times
Been thanked: 2318 times

Re: 2021 Triumph Trident

Post by Trinity765 »

Asian Boss wrote: Fri Mar 19, 2021 2:08 pm It looks like one of them Frazers.

I don't think I'd buy any Triumph. Because they're all a bit gash. That's coming from someone who would buy an Aprilia too.
How about the Speed Twin? I took one out a year ago and within a mile I'd fallen in love - I was at the Kent coast when they called to say mine was ready and I wondered what the implications would be if I just kept it and didn't go back.
Lockdown refugee
Nidge
Posts: 537
Joined: Sun Mar 15, 2020 7:41 am
Location: Oxfordshire
Has thanked: 746 times
Been thanked: 701 times

Re: 2021 Triumph Trident

Post by Nidge »

Trinity765 wrote: Fri Mar 19, 2021 3:11 pm
Asian Boss wrote: Fri Mar 19, 2021 2:08 pm It looks like one of them Frazers.

I don't think I'd buy any Triumph. Because they're all a bit gash. That's coming from someone who would buy an Aprilia too.
How about the Speed Twin? I took one out a year ago and within a mile I'd fallen in love - I was at the Kent coast when they called to say mine was ready and I wondered what the implications would be if I just kept it and didn't go back.
Probably the best all round bike I’ve ever owned, it really is extraordinarily good with none of that faux retro crap on some of the other triumphs- fake Amals on the rest of the Bonneville range BMP. Come to think of it real Amals on my older Triumph piss me off a bit too...

Image
User avatar
weeksy
Site Admin
Posts: 22954
Joined: Sat Mar 14, 2020 12:08 pm
Has thanked: 5504 times
Been thanked: 12762 times

Re: 2021 Triumph Trident

Post by weeksy »

Bring it over on Sunday :)
bevvo
Posts: 251
Joined: Tue Oct 06, 2020 5:00 pm
Has thanked: 86 times
Been thanked: 131 times

Re: 2021 Triumph Trident

Post by bevvo »

This guy seems to love the trident:

User avatar
Trinity765
Posts: 2281
Joined: Fri Nov 06, 2020 2:27 pm
Location: Brighton
Has thanked: 2420 times
Been thanked: 2318 times

Re: 2021 Triumph Trident

Post by Trinity765 »

Just got back from taking a Trident out for a couple of hours.

Here's my thoughts on it. Easy to ride, handles well, smooth engine (bit of an extra kick around 6 - 7k), suspension ok, brakes ok, sounds great, nice techy bits (it can connect to phone, headset or an navigation app that will show you the next turn etc on the dash), small turning circle, two rider modes (wet or dry), compact and comfortable with the higher bars. An absolute bargain for the price and lots of fun to be had.

The negatives, a couple of cheap, plasticky looking bits, a bit of vibration in the bars, the ugliest pillion pegs ever (easy to remove).

For @tricol The position of the gear change lever is where I would have expected it to be and it can be adjusted at the top of the rod (not in the picture). I did have to try twice to get it into 1st once but in my experience, that's a characteristic that a lot of bikes have so just be a bit more positive about it (but you said that anyway).

Image
Image
Lockdown refugee
tricol
Posts: 672
Joined: Fri Mar 12, 2021 1:52 pm
Has thanked: 235 times
Been thanked: 468 times

Re: 2021 Triumph Trident

Post by tricol »

Thanks for the info @Trinity765 I'd agree with you on everything you've said. I'll likely remove the pillion pegs, R&G do a blanking plate now.

Out tonight for a ride, best weather since I picked it up!