TRIUMPH TRIDENT 660

Triumph India has launched the Trident 660, its most affordable bike in the country

Triumph Trident 660 Features:

Despite being Triumph’s entry-level triple, the Trident 660 is loaded to the gills with features such as an all-LED lighting system and a colour TFT instrument cluster with optional smartphone connectivity, which will enable functions including turn-by-turn navigation, phone call/music control, and GoPro control. Besides, the motorcycle gets two riding modes: Road and Rain, along with a switchable traction control system and dual-channel ABS.  

Triumph Trident 660 Engine:

On the mechanical front, the Triumph Trident 660 is powered by a new Euro 5/ BS6-compliant 660cc liquid-cooled inline three-cylinder engine. It generates 81PS at 10,250rpm and 64Nm at 6,250rpm. The engine works alongside a 6-speed transmission with an assist-and-slipper clutch. In Europe, Triumph also offers a kit that will limit the output figures to 47PS and 59Nm so that the bike complies with A2 licensing norms in the continent. For the Indian market, Triumph offers a bi-directional quickshifter for an extra Rs 29,000. This should ensure rapid gear shifts.

Triumph Trident 660 Suspension & Brakes:

Underpinnings include a new steel perimeter frame linked to a 41mm inverted separate function front fork and a linked preload-adjustable rear mono-shock, both from Showa with preload adjustability. Braking is via twin 310mm front discs with sliding calipers and a 255mm disc with a single-piston caliper. The 17-inch cast aluminium wheels are shod with Michelin Road 5 tyres on both ends. 

Triumph Trident 660 Rivals: 

The Triumph Trident 660 will be a more feature-packed, more performance-focussed alternative to the Kawasaki Z650. It will also go up against the recently launched Honda CB650R, which is a lot more expensive than the British Triple. Other upcoming rivals include the Aprilia Tuono 660 and the Suzuki SV650.

Triumph Trident 660 Price in India:

The Triumph Trident 660 is priced at Rs 6,95,000 (introductory, ex-showroom) in India, making it the most affordable Triumph motorcycle in the country. In comparison, the recently launched 2021 Triumph Street Twin costs Rs 7.95 lakh (ex-showroom India).