Featured A Couple Of Trident Pics - And A Couple More

I’m continually offended by that trend of number plate hanger. An abomination. GTF.

 

Yes, I like it.
Not for me at the moment but who knows what the future holds when looking for a lighter bike.
those rear hangers would have to come off though

 

I‘ve been told the same about those mud-guards and the European regs... Surprisingly it seems to be legal to detach them and install side-plate-holders, like I did on my Fat Bob. That‘s speaking for Germany though.. Wondering, in which European country you have to keep those rear guards... !?
(Belgium probably... )

 

So true but then the whole bike does zilch for me.

 

I like it. But as I've said before whilst it may be better than a MT07, I'm looking forward to a test ride to see how it compares with my sons MT09

 

In that case Triumph should immediately offer an unreserved apology.
It's the way forward, I believe

 

I'm not sure why, but the bike just doesn't hit the spot for me. In fact, I couldn't really work out what gap in the line-up Triumph were looking to fill when I looked at the spec pre-release.

Anyway, I'm sure there'll be lots of buyers and I'm interested to see how sales go (and how sales of the Street Twin are impacted by it).

 

just hope that the brakes don't start squeaking or squealing.
That wouldn’t be great to have again.

 

Do you have any side on, or photos of it from the front please?

 

When I first got my Street Twin it was the first bike I had owned from new, I got one of the last 2018's ahead of the new 2019 model. Technically I am the second owner as it was pre-registered and as a result paid only £6.4k. I have spent most of the time riding it with a grin thinking I would keep the twin for a long time, and most likely will. The twin suits me, I am not a speed freak, but I can't help looking at triples and there's something about the street fighters, so I keep toying with the idea of test riding a Street Triple.

I'm looking forward to seeing this one in person. Front end a bit like a twin, back end more triple. Just can't help think it would send water up your back, but can see why they have ended up with huggers as a way to try and get a fender eliminated look from stock. The price is great, I like the look, my main problem is that it isn't a Street Triple, with the whole new Triumph story behind it.

The price and service interval is going to appeal to professional users like schools, which in turn may help sales to new riders.

 

Yes I think that would make me scratch my head. Nice steed but very stupid hugger rear guard.
Joe.

 

I quite like the design, the scalloped tank looks reminiscent of a T160, agree the rear hugger looks daft, but not sure what else they could do?

Would be good to see the front end though

My only criticism would be where do you put your sandwiches?

 

I like the bike. Taken for what it is. A mid range bike and built to a price point. Looking at it that way I think it's more attractive than the competition. And it's a triple. I'm not totally sold and won't be until I see ride review's. And if I were a prospective buyer a ride test. Triumph claims 90 percent of the torque is available throughout the rev range. If that's true it becomes a very interesting bike indeed.

 

Although not my style per se as I like more classic bikes, I really fancy the new Trident. I see benefit in smaller displacement bikes. Seems it would be quite nimble, but have enough zip when needed. I would consider it as a good practical daily-rider commuter bike maybe. I also like the Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 using the same logic - again not really my styling lol, but I like it.

 

A more retro design with twin rear shocks like the original bike would look great for me.

 

I find myself warming to the new Trident. Why? Because it makes every other Trident, whether it be from Meriden, Small Heath or Hinckley, look so, so beautiful.

 

I'm new to Triumph ownership this year (and a fan of the classic range) but a mate of mine had a 70's Trident back in the early 80's and raved about it. His was well sorted and was pretty quick. He only sold it for a Yoshimura tuned Z1B. I think Triumph would have done better to make the new one more classically styled or maybe even launch two versions, the one shown plus a classic framed model with twin shocks, bench seat, spoked wheels etc. JMO