A new look, increased horsepower and upgraded suspension triple the already strong value proposition of this rider-friendly motorcycle.
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As I mentioned yesterday in my article about the 2026 Tiger Sport 660, this isn’t the only shiny new motorcycle Triumph announced this week.
Also newsworthy is a bike that shares the upgraded engine but is launched with a completely different attitude.
The new Trident 660 has more power and two new paint schemes, including Cosmic Yellow. – Image source: Triumph Motorcycles
Designed for pure tarmac driving pleasure, the new Trident 660 features new styling, more power and better handling.
The fact that this entry-level roadster’s base price is well under $10,000 only makes the whole package more appealing.
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As with the Tiger Sport 660, the big news is the enhanced 660 triple, which now produces 94 horsepower, 14 ponies more than its predecessor, plus peak torque of 50.2 foot-pounds at 8,250 rpm.
This torque is always available, as 80% is available from 3,000rpm to nearly 12,000rpm.
With nearly 100 horsepower, this entry-level sports car is the most powerful in its class. – Image source: Triumph Motorcycles
Redline, meanwhile, climbs 20 percent to 12,650rpm, delivering plenty of speed at the top end and ensuring ample acceleration and smooth power from city streets to two-lane twists and turns.
This entry-level ride still requires a six-speed gearbox to test your shifting skills, but Triumph Shift Assist and a slip-assist clutch lever lighten your shifting skills, helping you ride for hours without getting hand cramps.
The stone gray color scheme is more understated, as is the bike’s stylish underslung muffler. – Image source: Triumph Motorcycles
Triumph engines are loved for their rattle and buzz, and this triple is no exception, boosted by triple throttle bodies and enhanced induction.
While I personally prefer showy pipes, this Trident’s revised exhaust system flies under the radar, hiding under the engine and tapering in front of the rear wheels, ensuring you or your passengers never get burned by it.
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Other changes to the bike, offering more attitude for those with the wherewithal, include a wider tank with knee cutouts and split rider and passenger seats (with the option to add a rear cowl for a single rider).
Even so, the bike has several features that add to its approachability and draw new and smaller riders over.
The updated headlight still maintains the classic round shape, while full LED lighting ensures you can see and be seen after sunset. – Image source: Triumph Motorcycles
For example, premium Showa suspension includes an inverted big-piston fork with 4.72 inches of travel and a new rear suspension unit that offers 5.12 inches of travel and greater adjustability.
Meanwhile, the bike’s narrow standover height and relatively low seat (31.89 inches), combined with the wider handlebars and low wet weight (430 pounds), make for a naturally nimble ride.
Even though the bike looks sporty from this angle, it’s still approachable thanks to a sub-32-inch seat height. – Image source: Triumph Motorcycles
These purely physical attributes are enhanced by a range of thoughtful technologies, including a connected color TFT display that enables you to switch between three riding modes – Sport, Road and Rain – to adjust throttle response, ABS and traction control to suit the situation.
More rider-friendly technology comes in the form of a six-axis IMU that enables optimized cornering ABS and switchable optimized cornering traction control, all of which help you maintain your shine, even when the road has other ideas.
Availability and pricing
The 2026 Triumph Trident 660 will be available in dealers in March, with pricing starting at $9,145.
2026 Triumph Trident 660
Steve has been managing editor of GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for publications including Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Esquire, and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics, but primarily those related to bicycles, snowsports, knives, and motorcycles, and dreaming of a utopian world where everyone’s bike seats are at the appropriate height.
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