Triumph’s Gorgeous, Affordable Entry-Level Roadster Just Got Even More Compelling

A new look, a horsepower boost and upgraded suspension add up to triple this rider-friendly moto’s already strong value proposition.

Close-up of a matte green motorcycle fuel tank with black and yellow stripes, featuring Triumph and Trident logos.

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By Steve Mazzucchi

Published January 21, 2026

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Updated January 21, 2026

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As I mentioned in my piece about the 2026 Tiger Sport 660 yesterday, it’s not the only shiny new motorcycle Triumph announced this week.

Equally newsworthy is a bike that shares that one’s upgraded engine but rolls out with a totally different attitude.

Yellow and black Triumph motorcycle with exposed engine and round headlight on a concrete floor. — The new Trident 660 boasts more power and two fresh paint schemes, including Cosmic Yellow here.

Intended for pure tarmac-treading bliss, the new Trident 660 boasts fresh styling, more power and better handling.

The fact this entry-level roadster’s base price dips well under $10,000 only makes the total package more compelling.

Wild horses

As with the Tiger Sport 660, the big news is the amped up 660 triple engine, which now makes 94 horsepower, 14 ponies more than its predecessor, plus 50.2 ft-lb of peak torque at 8,250 rpm.

That torque is there for the taking, as 80 percent of it is available from 3,000rpm through nearly 12,000rpm.

Close-up of a black and yellow Triumph motorcycle engine with visible exhaust pipes and "660" label. — With horsepower approaching 100, this entry-level roadster is the strongest in its class.

Meanwhile, the redline climbs 20 percent to 12,650rpm, enabling plenty of pace at the top end and ensuring ample acceleration and smooth power from city streets to two-lane twisties.

This entry-level ride still puts your shifting skills to the test with a six-speed gearbox, but the effort is eased by Triumph Shift Assist and a slip-and-assist clutch lever, helping you ride for hours without your hand cramping up.

Matte green and black Triumph Trident 660 motorcycle parked on a concrete floor against a gray wall. — The Stone Grey colorway is a bit more understated, as is the bike’s sleek underslung silencer.

Triumph engines are beloved for their rattle and hum, and this triple is no different, boosted by triple throttle bodies and enhanced induction.

While I personally lean toward ostentatious pipes, this Trident’s revised exhaust system flies under the radar, tucked up under the engine and tapering in front of the rear wheel, ensuring you or a passenger will never burn a calf on it.

Riders welcome

Additional changes to the bike offer a bit more attitude for those with the wherewithal, including a wider fuel tank with knee cutouts and a split rider and passenger seat (with the option to add a rear cowl for solo riders).

Even so, the bike boasts several features that increase approachability, inviting newer and smaller riders to swing a leg over.

Close-up of a yellow Triumph motorcycle fuel tank and illuminated round headlight with black handlebars. — The updated headlight remains classically round, while full LED lighting ensures you can see and be seen after sunset.

For example, the premium Showa suspension includes inverted big piston forks with 4.72 inches of travel and a new rear suspension unit offering 5.12 inches of travel and greater adjustability.

Meanwhile, the bike’s narrow standover height and relatively low seat (31.89 inches), combine with wider bars and a low wet weight (430 pounds) to make for a naturally nimble ride.

Yellow and black Triumph Trident 660 motorcycle parked on a concrete floor against a gray wall. — As sporty as the bike looks from this angle, it remains approachable thanks to a seat height under 32 inches.

Those purely physical attributes are enhanced by a bunch of thoughtful tech, including a connected color TFT display enabling you to toggle through three ride modes — Sport, Road and Rain — that adjust throttle response, ABS and traction control to conditions.

Even more rider-friendly tech comes in the form of a six-axis IMU, which enables optimized cornering ABS and switchable optimized cornering traction control, all to help you keep the shiny side up, even when the road has other ideas.

Availability and pricing

The 2026 Triumph Trident 660 hits dealerships in March at a starting price of $9,145.

Yellow and black Triumph Trident 660 motorcycle with exposed engine and black wheels on a white background.

2026 Triumph Trident 660

Starts at $9,145

About the Author:

Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone’s bike seat is at the proper height.

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