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= The Triumph Trident 660 is a new motorcycle from Triumph Motorcycles for the 2021 model year. =

Development
Following a four year development programme, the Triumph Trident prototype was revealed at the London Design Museum on 25th August 2020. To disguise the final form, the prototype was painted all white with the exception of the engine.

News article.

The production version of the Trident was released to the press and journalists on 30th October 2020.

News article.

The Trident is intended to compete in the middleweight sector, and be a rival to the likes of the Yamaha MT-07, Kawasaki Z650, Honda CB650R, and to a lesser extent the Suzuki SV650.

Features
Unlike the Street Triple S, the engine of which was developed to power the new motorcycle, the Trident has an all-new steel perimeter frame.

The motorcycle features:


 * Riding modes (Rain/Road)
 * Switchable traction control
 * Non-switchable anti-lock brakes
 * Hybrid LCD/TFT instrument pod
 * Full LED lighting
 * Optional quickshifter and autoblipper
 * A2 Licence restrictor kit

An optional connectivity system is available, which allows mobile phone connection, navigation, music control, and GoPro control. This system is driven by the My Triumph app, and available for both Android and Apple iOS.

Engine
The engine is a development of the 660 cc Street Triple S unit with sixty seven new components and the following differences:


 * Machining of the crankcases
 * Smaller bore and longer stroke
 * New crankshaft
 * New pistons and rings
 * Camshafts
 * Gearbox selector drum
 * Intake system and air box
 * New throttle bodies
 * Exhaust system

History
BSA Rocket 3/Triumph Trident

Trident 750/900

External links section


Trident 660 Category:Standard motorcycles Category:Motorcycles introduced in 2020