TRIUMPH TRIDENT 660: ‘TRIED' AND TESTED IN THE MOUNTAINS!

We review the latest entrant in the middleweight roadster segment, the Triumph Trident 660, in the mountains around Dehradun.

- KARAN SINGH BANSATTA

THE Rocket 3 could have been well named the Trident from Hell. Triumph Trident 660 though is much more meek. Probably a Trident suitable for his minions? But then if you know, it is the minions who always are more carefree and have more fun! And I just got off the Rocket 3 R and drove off to Dehradun in a Thar. The perfect representation of the adage, Mountains are calling and I must go. Perhaps the best way to review the Triumph Trident 660…

Writing after riding, riding after writing. That’s the life of a journalist. On some days you love that life and on some days, not so much. After getting off the saddle of the Triumph Trident 660 and ready to type away, I can say that this day makes me love that life, love it to death and back. Triumph knows how to make awesome motorcycles. What they don’t know is when to stop. And it’s not even a complaint.

Spoiler alert: The Triumph Trident 660 is a bloody fantastic motorcycle and in my opinion, the best that one can get their hands on in this segment and, if I may be so bold, it is encroaching some other segments for that title too. But hey, don’t leave just yet. Don’t you know that like all things in life, the journey is as important as the destination? Here too, I have told you about the destination but the journey is what was more fun, for me and hopefully, it would be the same for you. I’ll start by telling you what the Trident 660 reminds me of, in addition to being a slight (and strong) reminder of the original Street Triple 675.