Triumph Unveils Trident 800
T
riumph has expanded its
middleweight lineup for
2026 with the all-new Trident
800. Slotting above the existing
Trident 660, the 800 introduces
an entirely new 798cc inline-
three engine, which is claimed
to produce 113 horsepower
at 10,750 rpm and 62 lb-ft of
torque at 8500 rpm, placing the
Trident 800 in close competition
with the Yamaha MT-09, Suzuki
GSX-8S and Kawasaki Z900.
The chassis features a tubular
steel frame paired with a 41mm
Showa SFF-BP fork up front and
a preload-adjustable monoshock
at the rear. Braking is handled
by dual front discs with radial-
mounted four-piston calipers,
with cornering ABS and multi-
level traction control as standard.
Triumph has also taken a
noticeable step forward with
the rider interface. A new TFT
display provides access to riding
modes, turn-by-turn navigation,
smartphone integration and op
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tional quickshifter settings. Er-
gonomically, the Trident is said
to be neutral and comfortable,
with a slightly more aggressive
riding position compared to the
660, aimed at making the bike
both approachable and engaging
on twisty roads.
The Trident 800 keeps a clean
look to the design, with a classic
round headlight, neat belly pan,
and cool gold five-spoke wheels.
Pricing will see the Trident
come in under the magic $10K
mark at $9995, and Triumph is
aiming for deliveries to dealers
at the start of spring next year.
As a result of the Trident be
-
ing boosted to 798cc, the Street
Triple 765 R will no longer be
on sale. Triumph will continue
the Street Triple 765 RS for its
supersport platform.
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The new Trident 800 is in
close competition with the
Yamaha MT-09, Suzuki GSX-8S
and Kawasaki Z900.
