Triumph Tiger Sport 660
The Trident 660 in sport-tourer form. Same engine, more upright riding position, taller screen, longer-travel suspension, optional luggage. Targets the same buyer as Yamaha's Tracer 9 GT but at lower power (and lower cost) — a daily commuter that doubles as a weekend tourer. A2-restrictable, which makes it unusual among sport-tourers; many of those need full A licences.
- Engine
- 660 cc
- Power
- 80 PS
- Weight
- 206 kg
- Seat height
- 835 mm
- A2 licence
- Restrictable
Liquid-cooled DOHC inline-three
wet
The short version
Forecourt score
Value 64 · Insurance 38 · Theft 100
The Triumph Tiger Sport 660 holds its value about as well as most bikes (around 25% lost over three years, against the 25-32% bike norm) and is expensive to insure (group 11). Theft risk is low. It can be restricted for an A2 licence. The main thing to check on a used one is the sprag clutch (early 2022).
A bike-specific blend of value retention, insurance and theft risk (weighted 40/35/25). Bikes carry no MOT reliability data, so reliability isn't scored. Higher is better.
Variant: Tiger Sport 660
Engine
Petrol · 660cc
Power
80 ps
Torque
64 Nm
Weight
206 kg
Seat
835 mm
Transmission
6-speed manual
Economy
56 mpg
License
A2 restrictable
Volume Tiger Sport 660. Same Trident 660 engine, 80 PS, 64 Nm. 206 kg wet. 835mm seat. Adjustable screen, longer-travel suspension. A2-restrictable.
Tell us about the one you're looking at
Tidy and well looked-after for its age — the typical clean bike.
Estimated market value
£6,446
Range £5,801 – £7,091
HIGH CONFIDENCE
Holding value
Bikes hold value far better than cars — typical motorcycle 3-year depreciation is 25–32%, against cars' 40–50%. Some bikes (Hayabusa, Gold Wing, classic Z1000) actually appreciate in the 7–15 year zone as cult demand outstrips supply.
New
£8,895
At 5 years
£5,871
At 10 years
£4,341
Value loss by phase
Each band shows the share of original value lost during that window — not cumulative. Appreciation (green, marked +X% gained) is real for bikes that develop cult status.
UK new price by year
How we estimate this
Phase depreciation derived from observed UK used-bike pricing — classified ads, dealer asking prices, and end-of-auction figures. Bike residuals depend heavily on theft history, service-stamp count, and crash-damage signatures. The figures here are indicative for clean, fully-stamped examples.
What it costs to own
Indicative running costs at 8,000 miles a year — the UK rider average. Chain-drive bikes carry a chain/sprocket consumable line; tax (typically £25–£100/yr) and depreciation are excluded — see the section above for value retention.
3-year total
£5,761
Per year
£1,920
Per mile
£0.24
Service costs assume independent specialist labour and OE parts. Tyre intervals reflect typical UK road riding — track-day usage burns through rear tyres in <2,000 miles. Fuel uses the variant MPG at £1.45/L. Lower-mileage riders see proportionally lower totals; higher-mileage commuters pay roughly linearly more.
Estimated insurance
Group 11 of 17 (high — performance) · Comprehensive · 5 yr NCB
Indicative annual comprehensive premiums for this bike. Bike insurance is far more sensitive to licence tier and rider age than cars — pick the combination closest to your circumstances.
Licence
Age
No-claims bonus
5 yearsRisk profile
Estimated annual premium · typical, age 30-39
£820/ year
Roughly £68 per month
Typical
Suburban postcode, 3+ years NCB, standard security (Thatcham chain + disc lock), no recent claims.| Age band | Lower risk | Typical | Higher risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 17-21 | £1,353 | £1,804 | £2,526 |
| Age 22-29 | £830 | £1,107 | £1,550 |
| Age 30-39Selected | £615 | £820 | £1,148 |
| Age 40-49 | £541 | £722 | £1,010 |
| Age 50+ | £492 | £656 | £918 |
How we estimate this
Premiums combine licence tier, rider age, no-claims bonus and a risk-profile multiplier on top of a bike-specific baseline. Bike insurance is materially more sensitive to licence tier (CBT / A1 / A2 / A) than car insurance, and young riders pay considerably more than older riders even on the same machine. Always get individual quotes before buying.
Theft risk
Bike-specific · Met Police + insurance reporting
UK bike theft rates are an order of magnitude higher than car theft. Nakeds and supersports lose more to professional gangs; large adventure bikes and tourers are statistically much safer.
Theft risk score · 1 to 4
1/4Low risk
Low risk
Not a typical theft target. Basic locking deters opportunists; standard insurance terms apply.What this means for you
Sport-tourers and adventure bikes are stolen at much lower rates than nakeds. Heavier, harder to load into a van. Standard chain + disc lock more than sufficient.
How we set this band
Bands derived from Met Police bike-theft reporting (most-stolen lists) cross-referenced with insurance industry underwriting data. Model + postcode are the two biggest factors in motorcycle theft risk in the UK, materially more than vehicle value.
What goes wrong
5 known issues · sorted by severity
Documented failure modes from UK owner forums, dealer service bulletins, and aggregated mechanic feedback. Mileages are approximate — different riders see different intervals depending on use and maintenance. Always address "high"-severity items before resale.
High severity
1
Medium
1
Low / cosmetic
3
| Severity | Part / issue | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| high | Sprag clutch (early 2022) 25k+ mi | £400 (Triumph fix) |
| medium | Chain stretch 18-22k mi | £280 |
| low | Heated grip retrofit demand any | £350 |
| low | Fork seals 25k+ mi | £140 |
| low | Battery every 3 years | £90 |
How we score severity
High — strands the bike or causes consequential damage if left. Medium — service item that affects ride quality or risks failure. Low — cosmetic or minor inconvenience. Costs are independent-specialist UK rates for parts and labour together; main dealer prices typically run 30–50% higher.
Safety recalls
Manufacturers occasionally issue safety recalls to fix a fault free of charge. You can check whether the Triumph Tiger Sport 660, or your exact vehicle, has any outstanding recalls on the official DVSA service.
Check on GOV.UKOpens the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency recall checker. Choose the make, model and year of manufacture — no registration needed.
Variant comparison
The accessible sport-tourer. Cross-shop Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (39% more power, £4k more, much more theft-prone), Suzuki V-Strom 800DE (more adventure-focused), Honda NT1100 (heavier, more touring-oriented). Tiger Sport 660 wins on price and A2-friendliness.
Known issues
- Stock luggage not included — £900 add-on with mounts
- Heated grips not standard — £350 retrofit
- Same sprag clutch concern as Trident 660 (early 2021)
- Chain wear at 18-22k mi (£280)
- Otherwise reliable — proven Trident 660 platform
Strengths
- +Same proven Trident 660 engine in tourer clothes
- +A2-restrictable — rare among sport-tourers
- +Adjustable windscreen — proper weather protection
- +Lighter than Tracer 9 GT (206 vs 220 kg)
- +Lower insurance than 765 Triple or Tracer 9
Watch-outs
- −80 PS modest when fully loaded for two-up touring
- −Stock luggage system not included as standard (£900 add-on)
- −Higher saddle than Trident (835mm) — shorter riders need lowering kit
- −Triumph dealer service costs higher than Japanese rivals