I’ve always had a soft spot for three-cylinder bikes. There’s just something about the way a Triple pulls—more grunt than a twin, more character than an inline-four. And when it comes to triples, few names carry the same weight as Triumph.
I used to own a Street Triple RS, and to this day, it’s one of the most refined and entertaining bikes I’ve ever ridden. So when Triumph dropped the Trident 660, I was instantly intrigued. Not just because it made the brand’s iconic triple more accessible, but because I could already see the potential it had in the custom scene.
Over the years, we’ve seen a wave of modified Tridents popping up across the globe—some sleek, others wild. But nothing quite like this. Enter FCR Original, a French custom workshop known for turning stock machines into rolling art. Based in Chauvigny, France, the team has built a reputation for tastefully transforming bikes into OEM-plus masterpieces—machines that look like they could’ve come straight from the factory, but sharper, meaner, and dripping with personality.
Their latest project? A fully reimagined Triumph Trident dubbed the Trident RS—a name that’ll raise eyebrows among fans of the RS moniker. After all, Triumph itself never released a factory RS version of the Trident. But one look at this bike, and you start to wonder why they didn’t.
FCR’s take on the Trident is nothing short of stunning. They started by stripping away the stock bike’s modest looks and replacing them with a body kit that channels modern café racer vibes. Up front, a bikini fairing wraps neatly around the headlight, giving the bike a more aggressive silhouette without losing that clean, minimalist feel. Out back, the two-up seat is gone, replaced by a beautifully sculpted tail section that slots in without hacking the subframe—smart, clean, and reversible.
Every part of this build feels deliberate. There’s a tidy aluminium tail tidy, a stitched two-part seat, clip-ons that slot right into the fairing’s lines, and subtle but effective upgrades like SW Motech rider pegs, LED lighting, a custom radiator guard, and even a ceramic-coated exhaust. The whole kit is 100% made in France and can be ordered painted to match your Trident—or raw, if you’re going full custom.
And that’s what makes this build so special. It’s not some one-off, inaccessible showpiece locked behind velvet ropes. FCR actually sells the kit to the public. So whether you want to go all-in and build a Trident RS of your own, or just pick a few bits to elevate your ride, it’s all within reach. That’s rare in the world of custom bikes, where so many builds are one-and-done affairs.
To me, this is the RS the Trident always deserved. A tasteful, well-thought-out evolution that captures the spirit of Triumph’s sportier offerings while staying true to the Trident’s approachable nature. It’s proof that even an entry-level naked bike can feel truly special—sometimes, all it needs is the right imagination and craftsmanship to bring it to life.
Gallery: Triumph Trident 660 RS by FCR Original
Source: FCR Original
