I own a 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan 411cc. I received my motorcycle endorsement in early January after completing a motorcycle training class. The Himalayan has been a great first bike for me to practice my skill set for a new rider. The single cylinder is very forgiving when it comes to power delivery and ride ability. I knew I was going to grow out of the Himalayan at some part and step up to a higher cc bike. Well it looks like seven months later and I feel that time has come.
I like the look and riding position of adventure bikes. I don’t care for cruisers and sport bikes. I know the Trident is considered a naked street bike but the riding position is almost upright. So yesterday I test rode one to see if I would like it. The Trident felt like it was 5X as powerful over the Himalayan. Those extra 250cc really makes a difference. My bike feels like a tractor compared to it. With the Trident’s traction control, it will never do a wheelie at stop lights after take off. The riding position is not fully upright like on my bike and it might get tiring with long rides. It’s a really nice bike with great fit and finish, but I don’t think it’s the right bike for me. I will be looking at the Honda NC750X, Kawasaki Versys 650, Suzuki V-Strom 650, Moto Guzzi V85TT. Just from the pictures, I fell in love with the Moto Guzzi, it’s the most expensive middle weight and my closest dealer is over 3 1/2 hours away.
I like the look and riding position of adventure bikes. I don’t care for cruisers and sport bikes. I know the Trident is considered a naked street bike but the riding position is almost upright. So yesterday I test rode one to see if I would like it. The Trident felt like it was 5X as powerful over the Himalayan. Those extra 250cc really makes a difference. My bike feels like a tractor compared to it. With the Trident’s traction control, it will never do a wheelie at stop lights after take off. The riding position is not fully upright like on my bike and it might get tiring with long rides. It’s a really nice bike with great fit and finish, but I don’t think it’s the right bike for me. I will be looking at the Honda NC750X, Kawasaki Versys 650, Suzuki V-Strom 650, Moto Guzzi V85TT. Just from the pictures, I fell in love with the Moto Guzzi, it’s the most expensive middle weight and my closest dealer is over 3 1/2 hours away.