Triumph gave its Trident 660 one of the biggest power bumps I've ever seen from the Hinckley brand, when compared to other models wearing the Triumph moniker. So, I went to the bike's global launch in Alicante, Spain, to see what's what and, although I left with plenty of answers, my ride left me with one question.
The Trident 660's headline for 2026 is a 17% horsepower bump, shooting its output from 81 hp to 94 hp, which it produces at 11,250 rpm. At 8,250 rpm, the 660cc inline triple pumps out 50 lb-ft of torque, which is essentially the same as the previous iteration. Triumph raised the redline to 12,600 rpm, which is one of the main ways it achieved so much more power for the 2026 model. The engine now benefits from three 44mm throttle bodies, as opposed to the one 38mm throttle body on the 2025 model.
For 2026, the Trident 660 still benefits from a slip-and-assist clutch but now has a bi-directional quickshifter, which is an extreme rarity in this class. But more than the quickshifter, I was impressed that this model features cruise control as standard. Although the cruise control is a fairly rudimentary one-touch system, it still deserves a shoutout as a special feature compared to the rest of the bikes in this class.
The rear Showa monoshock now includes rebound and damping adjustment for this MY, while the front 41mm Showa SFF-BP USD fork remains the same. Although the frame is technically different compared to the previous iteration, most of the changes are to accommodate the hardware needed to bring the bike's power output up, rather than to improve handling.
The Trident also received a stylistic update, including a two-piece seat design, new LED headlight and mounting, and a revised tank and panels. For this package, you'll have to fork over $9,150, and the question I was left with wasn't whether it's worth it, but whether the Trient pushes the limit of power for a first big bike too far, or whether it sets a new standard.
You'll have to check out my review to find out.
