The Trident name returns to the Triumph stable as a learner-approved motorcycle in the Australian and New Zealand markets.
The previous Trident was a porky 900cc triple with 72.9kW of power and weighing 235kg, while the new lightweight Trident is a 660cc triple weighing 189kg with power limited to 39.8kW to meet the Learner-Approved Motorcycle System.
It will arrive in Australia and New Zealand in February 2021 starting at $A10,999 (plus on-road costs).
While that’s expensive for a learner bike, Triumph boasts that it will be one of the cheapest in its category to maintain with a whopping 16,000km service interval.
Learners will also benefit from safety features such as the slip and assist clutch which prevents rear-wheel lock-up on downshifts, road and rain riding modes and switchable traction control.
High-tech features include colour TFT display, with accessory fit “My Triumph” Connectivity System and LED lighting.
Triumph says it will have class-leading handling with Showa upside down forks and Showa preload adjustable monoshock RSU, Nissin brakes with twin 310mm discs and Michelin Road 5 tyres.
There will be 45 dedicated Trident accessories and it will be available in four colour choices with a two-year unlimited mileage warranty.
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ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
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| Type | Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder |
| Capacity | 660 cc |
| Bore | 74.0 mm |
| Stroke | 51.1 mm |
| Compression | 11.1:1 |
| Maximum Power | 54PS / 53 bhp (39.8 kW) @ 8,750 rpm (LAMS approved) |
| Maximum Torque | 59 Nm @ 5,000 rpm (LAMS approved) |
| Fuel System | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Exhaust | Stainless steel 3 into 1 header system with low single sided stainless steel silencer |
| Final Drive | X-ring chain |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, slip & assist |
| Gearbox | 6 speed |
| CHASSIS | |
| Frame | Tubular steel perimeter frame |
| Swingarm | Twin-sided, fabricated steel |
| Front Wheel | Cast aluminium, 17 x 3.5 in |
| Rear Wheel | Cast aluminium, 17 x 5.5 in |
| Front Tyre | 120/70R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55R17 |
| Front Suspension | Showa 41mm upside down separate function forks (SFF) |
| Rear Suspension | Showa monoshock RSU, with preload adjustment |
| Front Brakes | Nissin two-piston sliding calipers, twin 310mm floating discs, ABS |
| Rear Brakes | Nissin single-piston sliding caliper, single 255mm disc, ABS |
| Instruments | Multi-function instruments with colour TFT screen |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS | |
| Length | 2020 mm (79.5 in) |
| Width (Handlebars) | 795 mm (31.3 in) |
| Height Without Mirrors | 1089 mm (42.9 in) |
| Seat Height | 805 mm (31.7 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1401 mm (55.2 in) |
| Rake | 24.6 ° |
| Trail | 107.3 mm (4.22 in) |
| Wet weight | 189 kg (417 lb) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 litres (3.7 US gal) |
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com