Production Triumph Trident 660 finally revealed
After multiple prototypes and teasers, Triumph has officially unveiled the Trident 660. The Trident hopes to shake up the middleweight roadster segment with its three-cylinder engine, technology, and competitive pricing.
The all-new Trident 660 features a new 7-inch full LED headlight. There’s also an LED tail-light and self-cancelling LED indicators.
With its unique three-cylinder offering, Triumph says it combines the low down and mid-range of a twin, with the top end performance of a four-cylinder engine, to deliver the best of all worlds.
The 660cc engine produces peak power of 81PS at 10,250 rpm and over 90% of the maximum torque being available across most of the rev range, peaking at 64Nm at 6,250rpm.
Handling all this power is ride-by-wire technology with 2 riding modes and adjustable traction control. The ‘Road’ and ‘Rain’ riding modes adjust the throttle map and traction control.There’s also a switchable traction control, integrated in both riding modes, and this can also be disengaged directly through the instrument menu.
The Trident is fitted with a stylish underslung silencer to maximize the auditory pleasure of its 660 three-cylinder. The exhaust has been tuned to deliver a deep and crisp engine sound.
Its unique engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox with gear ratios and final drive optimized to suit daily riding, dynamic riding, and reliability needs. It also comes with a slip and assist clutch with a new span-optimised clutch lever, requiring just a light force to reduce the rider’s fatigue.
The Trident was designed to be used every day with a light steering weight, low seat height and slim width. It tips the scales with a wet weight of just 189 kg, thanks to its all-new tubular steel chassis. The chassis is crowned by a 14-liter fuel tank.
It rides on Showa upside down forks with 120 mm of travel. Behind is a Showa preload adjustable monoshock. It comes with lightweight 17-inch’ aluminium spoke wheels and tapered aluminum bars. A tire pressure monitor, which integrates into the instrument panel, can be fitted as an option. Bringing it to a stop is a Nissin braking system with 2-piston sliding front calipers with twin lightweight 310mm discs in front, and single piston Nissin rear caliper on the rear disc, governed by ABS.
For trip details, the rider gets a multi-function TFT display shaped into a classic round dial.
It easily integrates into the optional My Triumph Connectivity System, that can also provide turn-by-turn navigation, GoPro control and phone and music control, all via Bluetooth, using the handlebar mounted switch cubes.
The Trident will be offered in four colors; Silver Ice and Diablo Red; Matt Jet Black and Matt Silver Ice; Crystal White; and Sapphire Black.
Triumph has also made the Trident easier to maintain with quick service times and a 16,000-km service interval.
Best of all, the Trident comes with a wide range of accessories encompassing connectivity kits, frame protectors, a body colored fly screen, aluminium belly pan, bar-end mirrors, shift assist up-&-down quickshifter, and luggage.
