Triumph Trident 660 To Launch In April (And Here’s What To Expect From It)

Towards the last quarter of 2020, Triumph had teased the Trident 660 and followed it up by its global unveiling. Since then, we’ve been patiently waiting for the British brand to launch it here. We also recently reported that our wait would be finally coming to an end. 

Now, Triumph has announced that the Trident will set foot in India on April 6, 2021. Since all details about the motorcycle have already been revealed, we thought of bringing you everything you could expect from Triumph’s newest triple:

All-New Aesthetics

When we think of a middle-weight naked Triumph, pictures of quirky bug-eyed headlamps and sleek designs come to mind. But, the brand has taken a slightly different approach with the Trident. It sports a round full-LED headlamp and a sculpted tank with knee indents like the Street Twin, while its seat design, tail unit, and underbelly exhaust remind us of the Street Triple 675. All in all, the Trident is tasteful from all angles, sure to be a head-turner on Indian roads.

Features Galore

The Trident 660 might be Triumph’s smallest offering, but the bike maker hasn’t held back on the features. It packs full-LED lighting, a fully digital TFT instrument cluster, self-cancelling indicators, two riding modes (Rain and Road), switchable traction control, and a dual-channel ABS with varied intervention levels. If all this isn’t enough, Triumph will also offer optional connectivity features that enable turn-by-turn navigation, GoPro control, and call receiving and music control on the fly. 

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Almost A Street Triple

Under the skin, the Trident uses a Street Triple-derived perimeter frame that has proven its potential time and again. Owing to this, the Trident should be a sharp handler but with relaxed city-biased ergonomics in comparison to its siblings. For further handling prowess, the Triumph Trident employs a 41mm USD fork and preload-adjustable monoshock, both sourced from Showa. Stopping power is thanks to twin 310mm discs at the front and a single 255mm disc at the rear. To top it all off are its 17-inch alloys wrapped in trustworthy Michelin Road 5 rubber.

The Powerhouse

Powering the Trident 660 is an all-new 660cc triple-cylinder motor that makes 81PS and 64Nm. These are decent performance numbers as the Trident’s direct rival, the Kawasaki Z650, makes less power at 68PS, giving the British offering a clear edge. Further, Triumph claims that around 90% of the peak torque kicks in as early as 3,600rpm, making it super accessible for the city. It’s also 2kg lighter than the Kawasaki.

Pricing

Triumph has claimed that the Trident will be its most affordable offering in India, likely to retail at around Rs 7 lakh (ex-showroom). At this price point, the Trident will surely be a good proposition, serving as an upgrade to the KTM 390 Duke and the BMW G310R.