Ridefast April 2022

and doesn’t need work to enjoy the Trident. Remember that it’s a
completely new designed engine and delivers useable power and
the typical Triumph triple torque throughout the rev range. Allrounders
are all-rounders, and to me, this little machine that can,
falls into that exact category. The facets of the machine I did not
enjoy are for one the throttle response was slower than I would have
liked and not as precise as I’m used to with the ride by wire, but
after a little while, it became easy enough to rev-match on the down
gearing to use the engine braking instead of the actual brakes to
reduce speed.
Then the ABS system works well, however the feeling that the ABS
actuation and feedback through the levers was very “chunky” to me,
for want of a better word. I personally like a faster rate of actuation
or modulation to less stress the traction and feedback through
the bars. That being said, once you’re used to it, it isn’t anything to
write to the manufacturer about. The gear shifting on the trident
needs a good positive shift of the gear lever to be sure you’re in
the next gear. A little ‘clunky’ but again, once you’re accustomed
to how it wants to be used it‘s really no biggy. Over all, it’s a great
package, unique and stylish with typical English attention to detail,
incorporating the brand logo in places only an Englishman could
think of.
Kyle says:
The Trident has me confused, I can’t seem to find a box to put it
in. The engine is very sporty, high revving and quite exciting to ride
quickly, yet it can also putter around at low speeds just as easily,
although for my personal hooligan-ing I might like a bit more low
down kick. This bike does like to rev. The styling is very modern yet
retro at the same time, is it a Café racer? Is it a Street fighter? Is it
a naked Sports bike? And the answer is YES to all of the above. The
suspension is really good and gets even better the harder you ride it,
yet still remains very comfortable while zooming around town. I am
not a fan of the display, but that is just personal preferences. It has
a comfortable riding position… very relaxed yet a sporty feel, like
I mentioned… quite confusing to me. You are very exposed on the
bike and with the firm suspension you can feel when you are doing
anything over 140kmh. I do like this little mosquito.
Glenn says:
One hundred percent fun factor. One hundred percent cool factor.
This is a hooligan machine and is just as happy on the back wheel
as it is commuting sedately to work and back. It’s not superbike
uncomfortable either… go and ride one.
... and carve corners.
Stefan says:
(Yes, we do let him ride from time to time, but only after we are happy with
the pics)
A get on and go bike that anyone can ride. This bike is perfect for anyone,
from beginners that have never been on a bike to someone that lives on a
superbike at 250kph. It’s not as fast as a superbike bike but the 660cc
inline-three still manages to give you that sporty thrill with a beautiful exhaust
tone to match. That being said it’s also very easy to take it ‘easy’.
Low revs aren’t intimidating at all and with most of the power in the higher
revs, it makes this bike very confidence-inspiring for any new rider.
This combined with the low seat height and lightweight makes for a great
beginner bike that can still beg you to get your knee down. I’m not a fan of
having a million riding modes but this bike gives you the only two you’ll need;
road and rain, and both were used extensively for their intended purposes as
we had about an hour’s ride through some heavy rain after an afternoon ride
through beautiful country roads.
And with the triumph name comes all the quality you need on a bike including
perfectly sharp brakes, stability at high speeds, (although some sort of wind
protection would be nice above 120 kph), and you can fit a fantastic quick
shifter that we happened to test last time on the first Trident feature.
All in all a stylish commuter that’ll put a big smile on your face but won’t get
you into too much trouble.