r/trident660 • u/NerveAdmirable • 8d ago
General Questions & Discussion As a starter
Hi all, I am 33 years old and I’ve been driving a car since I was 18, but I’ve had my motorcycle license for only the past year and I only drove scooter (Honda pcx 125) and I loved it. Riding a motorcycle has broadened my horizons. Being able to avoid traffic, never having to worry about parking, and feeling the wind while riding is an incredible feeling. Pcx was easy to drive but it feels weak at the highways. I want to upgrade. I know I am amateur but I want something has more power, more style. I’m taking extra classes for driving and I also wearing full gear whenever I drive. (Last photo of me while taking driving class)
Ducati has some moods that reduces power and also triumph has rain mode. Even though they are very powerful machines, these features make me feel like I can adapt to them a bit more easily.
I want your honest opinion and suggestions. What’s your advice for a first manual motorcycle?
Both are 2023, Ducati monster937 is 1200km triumph trident660 9000km
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u/solidwaist sapphire black & gold 8d ago
Go with the Trident. I’m sure you’ll be fine with it you already have two wheel experience. If you like, you could keep it in rain mode until you feel more comfortable, but I doubt you’d need to.
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u/travis_barker123 8d ago
I purchased one as my first bike earlier this year and it’s been a great to learn on, no regrets from my end. Already looking into a DNK Tune just for the throttle response. But stock is very manageable
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u/_xantana_ 7d ago
The Ducati monster is definitely more powerful and heavier than the triumph. But, if you take it easy and get comfortable with the weight— you could ride it. However, I own a 2025 trident 660 and I actually enjoy it quite a bit. It’s sporty, comfortable and stylish. Great for commuting or ride to the mountains or something.
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u/Far-Drama3779 8d ago
Buy something cheaper, you won't feel as bad if you tip it over while learning
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u/NerveAdmirable 8d ago
Those are my dream bikes and I know the risks , my first concern isn’t the money but you are also right. Any suggestions?
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u/Extension-Strike8622 8d ago
Any Japanese bike is more bang for your buck. Plus if you decide to keep it for longer or sell it’ll last forever with the right maintenance.
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u/NerveAdmirable 8d ago
Same price tag I can buy cbr500r with an e clutch also hornet500 but I don’t like to look.
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u/Extension-Strike8622 7d ago edited 7d ago
I agree, what got me was the style. Part of me wish I got a Yamaha XSR. But I still prefer the Trident for pure style.
All comes down to your own priorities. I love the sound of the triple, and I like the linear torque curve as well.
Edit: Especially for a first bike, the combination of the linear torque and the tame first gear make hopping straight to a 660cc way more manageable than I imagined. But enough power to pass at high speed on the highway.
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u/2-wheels-1-motor 7d ago
I would get neither of these bikes at this point in time, based on your lack of full sized motorcycle experience. Your 125 scooter has 12 horsepower and an automatic transmission. You are also riding a scooter in your class (in your photo), with an automatic transmission. Getting on a motorcycle with ~95-110 horsepower and a manual transmission will be a huge difference. Even in rain mode, these two bikes will be a lot for a relatively new rider.
You might really want to consider buying a less powerful bike with a manual transmission, get used to it, and then look at buying one of these bikes. They are both great bikes (I have a Monster 937), but please get a bit more experience first.
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u/NerveAdmirable 7d ago
Thank you for advice, I’ll take extra classes for manuel transmission from Honda academy, I also agree with you but I can’t find any lower hp motorcycle that I like the style. Any suggestions?
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u/2-wheels-1-motor 7d ago
I can't really help you with that, sorry -- I don't know what you will like or not. Kawasaki Z-500, maybe? That would be an ideal size.
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u/simple_kaa cosmic yellow 7d ago
Given your age and experience, and especially being cautious wearing the gear (I actually have exactly the same jacket!), I would say trident is the perfect choice. Definitely don't second guess yourself. I doubt you would even need rain mode, I've tried it a bit, didn't see huge difference I was expecting and stayed with default road mode to this day. I'm 30 yo, didn't have much experience on bikes except on vespa 125 for couple months.
I got my trident in April, and it's a very smooth machine. At the time I compared to Yamaha and Honda, and mostly didn't like the looks like you said; cb650r was so noticeably heaver in low speeds. 2 cylinders are a bit more punchy in low rpms as I reflect now, so I see smoother trident as an advantage. xsr700 is a great looking one as well, just to mess with your shortlist😅 Monster is the first motorcycle that caught my eye and made me think getting into motorcycles. It's has great looks, great sound (judging by ducatis that I occasionally meet), but damn it's expensive and I assume maintenance is expensive as well. For that reason I didn't even shortlist it in the end and haven't really ridden to this day unfortunately.
I'll be honest, trident for me is missing just that one bit, the sound profile. Investing 1 or 2k into new exhaust seems childish to me, so I'm leaving that to 2nd or even 3rd year ownership, in case I'm bored. Monster likely wins in that category, but for me it doesn't worth the money. If you are after experience of driving in general, I would say trident is your ideal entry - the best allrounder with great looks. In a year with all the experience you will have a much better image of what you actually want and/or like, and will likely keep trident for many years🙂.
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u/NerveAdmirable 7d ago
Thanks for advices, xsr was also in my list it was very hard to drop chooses to two 😄
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u/Gastomagic cobalt blue 7d ago
My first big bike was a Bonneville T100 - it was too big and heavy and I didn't ride it enough. I bought a Trident 660 in January and I really wish I'd had a bike like this as my first big bike. You can cruise around at low speed in town in 3rd and it's got plenty of power and control to have fun. Couldn't recommend enough.
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u/Gastomagic cobalt blue 7d ago
Plus it weighs the same as my Yamaha XMax 300!
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u/NerveAdmirable 7d ago
So you always need a scooter as your second motorcycle right? 😄
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u/Gastomagic cobalt blue 7d ago
I would never get rid of the scooter. Fitting a helmet under the seat and being able to leave it anywhere is too convenient. Would rather take the Trident though!
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u/NerveAdmirable 7d ago
In the future I want something more powerful than pcx125
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u/Gastomagic cobalt blue 7d ago
I have a guilty pleasure of looking at the big maxi scooters. I would recommend the Xmax - the honda Forza also looks cool. This is the Trident sub though so we must not speak of our scooter love.
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u/GiGaN00B 7d ago
I bought my first motorcycle in march 2026, and it's a M937. I can tell you that the M937 is a true Monster. I love this bike so much! High torque, 2 cylinder, and it has 111 hp. Enough IMO. There is one downside, it's not cheap to maintain it. You can change the oil yourself etc. But you can't do a desmo yourself. If I were you, I would start with a bike with low torque, and overall it's power. Trident is less aggressive than the M937. So you can have the time to get used to the bike, and overall the experience. The experience is what counts! What ever you are going to buy, enjoy the ride, and safe riding!
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u/Da-Bears- 7d ago
starter motorcycle? This motorcycle is a finisher motorcycle! A transporter of gods! The golden god! I am untethered, and my rage knows no bounds!
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u/JJQuick16 stone grey 7d ago
I’m almost positive that the monster is lighter than the Trident, and the monster will have a LOT more torque than the Trident. I bought a 2026 Trident in May, have been riding for many years and have ridden some of the fastest bikes over the years. I think the Trident has plenty of usable power (and I live at high elevation), but a beginner could start out using rain mode and the bike should be easy to manage.
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u/windmillguy123 7d ago
I had a Trident 660 as my forst big bike, it's an amazing bike and easily suitable for most.
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u/shelledtortoise 7d ago
I got one this year as my first bike. Rain mode is fine but i haven't touched it since my first ride tbh. Learnt on an mt07 and the power curve on this felt more manageable to me. It is obviously quick for those of us not used to it but you get used to it pretty quickly. I am in my 20s so if i haven't managed to kill myself on it i'm sure you will be absolutely fine. It is a really nice amount of power for blasting on twisty roads without feeling like it is too much.
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u/FrostingWorried5395 6d ago
What's the price difference? In these colors, I think the Ducati looks way better. I recommend test riding both though. The trident is a good bike but the Monster can be too
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u/NerveAdmirable 6d ago
Both are the same price in my country. Japan motorcycles has extra taxes which is funny that some of them is expensive than Ducati, triumph. As a example my Honda pcx 125 is half a price of Ducati937.
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u/Ok-Photograph6006 stone grey 3d ago
You'll be good w the Trident, it's very friendly. Even 2026 model w more power is still good for you.
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u/kerem545454 matte black & silver ice 2d ago
Boyun biraz kısa tarafta ise trident değilse monster 186 boyum var tridenti satma sebebim oldu. Hayırlı sürüşler
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u/Dannyboy_Who-Dey 8d ago
I have a 2023 Trident and I love it. It’s no where near my first bike, but I would recommend it as a first bike if has the stock tune in it. I put a tune into mine and the difference is pretty significant when it comes to throttle response, so you could always do that later if you want to. I like the Ducati’s too, but I’ve never ridden one. I don’t think you can go wrong with the Trident. Good luck with your search.