VOLUME 57 ISSUE 35 SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 P45
Triumph Unveils New Trident Prototype
O
ne of the most famous
names in Triumph's his-
tory—the Trident—will be reborn
for 2021, with the announcement
that Triumph has developed a
new three-cylinder version of the
classic roadster.
Revealed at the London
Design Museum and developed
over the last four years with styl-
ing penned by Italian Rodolfo
Frascoli (of Tiger 900 and Suzuki
Katana fame), the Trident aims
to be an entry-level machine that
will compete against the likes of
the Yamaha MT-07 and Suzuki
SV650.
The three-cylinder engine, ru-
mored to be 675cc, will be a first
for the category, and marks a
departure from the parallel-twins
currently dominating the market.
You can expect traction control,
ABS, and variable ride modes,
but it's unlikely to receive a six-
axis Intertial Measurement Unit.
"The Trident design prototype
marks the beginning of an excit-
ing new chapter for Triumph,
where the brief was all about
fun, from the look to the ride,"
says Steve Sargent, Triumph
Chief Product Officer. "With its
pure minimalist form, clean lines,
Triumph design DNA and more
than a hint of our Speed Triple's
muscular poise, this gives the
first exciting glimpse at the full
Trident story to come. Ultimately
our aim was to bring a new take
on character and style, alongside
the accessible easy handling and
quality Triumph is known for – at
a price that's really competitive."
Deliveries are expected in
Spring 2021, with Triumph yet
to announce pricing, although
we'd expect it to be around the
$7000-$8500 range. CN
The Triumph
Trident prototype
in all its glory.
Don't worry,
the production
motorcycle will
have paint.
