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Monster Fairings: Not All Fairings Are Created Equal

Published February 2, 2021 | By | Motorcycle News

Customization is a staple of motorcycle ownership, and when it comes to sprucing up the looks of modern sportbikes, there’s no better way to get dramatic and eye-catching results than to turn to aftermarket fairings. Then again, maybe you’ve had the unfortunate fate of crashing your sportbike and damaging the stock bodywork. Aftermarket fairings are a great way to replace your damaged bodywork at a fraction of the cost of new, while also injecting some personalization at the same time. Whatever your reason, you should look to Monster Fairings for your aftermarket bodywork needs.

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2021 Triumph Trident 660 First Ride Review

Published February 2, 2021 | By admin

We swing a leg over the 2021 Triumph Trident in this motorcycle review. (Kingdom Creative/Triumph/)

The first major service is at 10,000 miles, which represents a significantly longer interval than the competition, while workshop hours are also reduced, meaning it takes less time to service and maintain, thus saving owners money.

The first major service is at 10,000 miles, which represents a significantly longer interval than the competition, while workshop hours are also reduced, meaning it takes less time to service and maintain, thus saving owners money. (Kingdom Creative/Triumph/)

The Thai-built Trident is a completely new bike for 2021, and even at a standstill oozes quality. At face value, $7,995 is a fair price for this bike.

The Thai-built Trident is a completely new bike for 2021, and even at a standstill oozes quality. At face value, $7,995 is a fair price for this bike. (Kingdom Creative/Triumph/)

The 660cc triple engine features 67 new components over the sportier Street Triple S. Peak power is 80 hp at 10,250 rpm and torque 47 pound-feet at 6,250 rpm, so there is more low-end and midrange power than the S.

The 660cc triple engine features 67 new components over the sportier Street Triple S. Peak power is 80 hp at 10,250 rpm and torque 47 pound-feet at 6,250 rpm, so there is more low-end and midrange power than the S. (Kingdom Creative/Triumph/)

The chassis is an all-new tubular steel construction. Showa suspension front and back, with just preload adjustment on the rear.

The chassis is an all-new tubular steel construction. Showa suspension front and back, with just preload adjustment on the rear. (Kingdom Creative/Triumph/)

Two rider modes, Road and Rain. Each map changes the throttle map and traction control intervention, while ABS is the same in both modes. TC can be deactivated at a standstill.

Two rider modes, Road and Rain. Each map changes the throttle map and traction control intervention, while ABS is the same in both modes. TC can be deactivated at a standstill. (Kingdom Creative/Triumph/)

Triumph lists 45 official accessories, including heated grips, as fitted to our testbike. The optional My Triumph Connectivity System enables connectivity to the new TFT clocks which allow navigation, GoPro controls, plus phone and music controlled by the new switch gear.

Triumph lists 45 official accessories, including heated grips, as fitted to our testbike. The optional My Triumph Connectivity System enables connectivity to the new TFT clocks which allow navigation, GoPro controls, plus phone and music controlled by the new switch gear. (Kingdom Creative/Triumph/)

The brakes are relatively basic, but up for the job. Two-piston sliding front calipers trying their best to grab twin 310mm discs. The rear is a single-piston caliper onto a 255mm disc. ABS is standard, but not lean-sensitive.

The brakes are relatively basic, but up for the job. Two-piston sliding front calipers trying their best to grab twin 310mm discs. The rear is a single-piston caliper onto a 255mm disc. ABS is standard, but not lean-sensitive. (Kingdom Creative/Triumph/)

Interestingly, Triumph doesn't list an aftermarket exhaust in its accessories list—according to Triumph, an aftermarket Euro 5 exhaust couldn’t add any tangible performance.

Interestingly, Triumph doesn’t list an aftermarket exhaust in its accessories list—according to Triumph, an aftermarket Euro 5 exhaust couldn’t add any tangible performance. (Kingdom Creative/Triumph/)

The name Trident will stir two memories, depending on your age: either the “Slippery Sam,” which took five consecutive Isle of Man Production TT wins (1971-75), or the muscular 750/900cc Trident, which was launched in 1990. One was a dominant production racebike, the other a heavyweight brute.

The name Trident will stir two memories, depending on your age: either the “Slippery Sam,” which took five consecutive Isle of Man Production TT wins (1971-75), or the muscular 750/900cc Trident, which was launched in 1990. One was a dominant production racebike, the other a heavyweight brute. (Kingdom Creative/Triumph/)

Triumph quotes 60.1 mpg. Riding aggressively on mountain passes, I whittled that down to 52 mpg, which, considering my overexcited throttle hand, was an excellent return. The fuel light came on at 118 miles.

Triumph quotes 60.1 mpg. Riding aggressively on mountain passes, I whittled that down to 52 mpg, which, considering my overexcited throttle hand, was an excellent return. The fuel light came on at 118 miles. (Kingdom Creative/Triumph/)

Let the engine scream, up the pace… and even at speed the Showa setup works well. Ground clearance is plentiful, with no issues on test.

Let the engine scream, up the pace… and even at speed the Showa setup works well. Ground clearance is plentiful, with no issues on test. (Kingdom Creative/Triumph/)

When you really push on, the fork lacks a little control under heavy braking, but overall, when comparing its sporty ability to the competition, the Trident’s handling is hard to fault.

When you really push on, the fork lacks a little control under heavy braking, but overall, when comparing its sporty ability to the competition, the Trident’s handling is hard to fault. (Kingdom Creative/Triumph/)

The Showa suspension lacks adjustability but 99 percent of riders won’t feel the need to twiddle anything, and there is all-important rear preload adjustment for when you are adding a pillion or luggage.

The Showa suspension lacks adjustability but 99 percent of riders won’t feel the need to twiddle anything, and there is all-important rear preload adjustment for when you are adding a pillion or luggage. (Kingdom Creative/Triumph/)