The Triumph Trident 660 has won the 2021 Bikesales Learner Bike of the Year award
proudly sponsored by Shannons. So if you're a new rider,
let me tell you why this bike needs to be on your shopping list.
While, the pandemic has forced the world to hit the pause button, it hasn't stopped Australians
taking up motorcycling, the influx of new riders means that LAMS approved bikes are in demand,
and the great news is there are plenty of options to choose from
from the popular Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 to the Versatile KTM 390 Adventure.
And of course, the globe conquering Yamaha, MT-07LA. Learner riders are spoiled for choice.
But when it came time for our expert judges to choose a winner,
it was the all new Triumph Trident 660 that came out on top.
When we attended the launch of this all-new model earlier in 2021,
it was obvious that Triumph had hit the nail on the head.
It might be learner-friendly and it might be very affordable, but it is one hell of a machine.
Like its Street Triple S sibling, the Trident brings triple cylinder performance into the
middleweight LAMS category, but it does so with its own unique elegant style and execution.
One of the main reasons why the Trident is our best LAMS bike for 2021 is this amazing
Triple engine, which caters for both learners and experienced riders alike,
the engine puts out a LAMS restricted 53 horsepower and 59 Newton-meters,
which is plenty to still put a smile on your face, combine that with a smooth shifting
gearbox and it delivers a controlled and confident package that you'd expect in a learner machine.
Our, judges really love the feel and ride position of the bike too,
it's comfortable, compact and lightweight.
The bike has a nice wide handlebar,
as well as a low seat height that is perfect for less experienced riders.
There's also a lot of tech features that generally do not come standard on LAMS machines.
The Trident features, ABS, switchable, traction control, two riding modes and a
multi-function TFT screen, all of which impressed our judges and put this bike ahead of the pack,
of course. Style tech and engine performance are great, but what really makes the Trident
a LAMS winner is its mix of ride-ability and excitement, let's hit the road and check it out.
The Trident is an easy bike to ride, it's lightweight,
very agile, and the power delivery is very user-friendly,
but this Triple engine is also really full of life and it's an absolute blast to ride.
While, the bike is learner-friendly,
you won't grow out of it, fully licensed riders will have a ball too.
The engine did win us over, but the bike handles really nicely too,
it's Agile, responsive, and you can move it around and tip it in and out with ease.
The Showa suspension adds even more value to the Trident, and while the rear shock is one
weak point, it is adjustable, which is another tick in our judge's eyes.
As far as LAMS bikes go, the Trident is top of the heap.
It's fast, fun, well-equipped, and it's easy to ride
with a price tag of 12,840 right away, it is not necessarily the cheapest LAMS bike out there,
but it does offer plenty of bang for your buck and gives
many non-LAMS machines a run for their money.
If you're a new rider and you've got the budget, then this is the ultimate first bike,
and that's why the Trident 660 is our 2021 Learner Bike Of The Year.
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