Triumph Trident 660 launched in India at Rs 6.95 lakh: Deliveries begin soon

After a slightly prolonged wait on account of the ongoing pandemic, Triumph’s newest roadster the Trident is finally here. At Rs 6.95 lakh the Trident 660 will take on the Kawasaki Z650 and the Honda CB650R

Triumph has finally launched the new Trident 660 in India with a price tag of Rs 6.95 lakh ex-showroom, coming in just under the Street Twin and taking its place as the most inexpensive Triumph in the brand’s line-up. In terms of presence the Triumph takes the rounded Triumph classic styling and fuses it to a light and agile road focussed chassis, combining both of Triumph’s best qualities. The rounded design on headlamps, the broad shouldered tank and clean rear sub-frame design all exude this ethos. Bookings for the Trident have been open for some time across dealerships in India, but now deliveries are expected to begin by the end of the month. Triumph will offer the Trident in four paint schemes Matt Jet Black & Matt Silver Ice, Silver Ice & Diablo Red, Crystal White, and Sapphire Black. The Trident’s 660cc triple-cylinder motor, their smallest on sale currently will still pack quite a punch. Unrestricted the motor produces 81bhp at a stratospheric 10,250rpm for a naked roadster, and 64Nm of torque at about 9,000rpm. The benefits of a triple-cylinder motor mean that despite the sky-high redline, 90% of the torque will be available to the rider as low at 3,000rpm. For select international markets, Triumph will also sell the Trident with A2 and LAMs restrictions bringing the power down to 47bhp, and 54bhp respectively and 59Nm of torque. Riders can have their bikes derestricted from their local Triumph dealerships once they have their full licenses in place. The 660 triple is nestled in an all-new steel frame, although even then Triumph has managed to keep the weight to a pretty reasonable 189kg wet. To put that in perspective the Interceptor 650 tips the scales at a cool 206kg. The Trident will also get a class-leading electronics package, including Road and Rain riding modes, switchable traction control (integrated into the riding modes), ride by wire throttle and an all-new multi-functional instruments with colour TFT display, with Accessory fit “My Triumph” Connectivity System and all-LED lighting and ABS. Suspension duties on the Trident will be handled by a set of Showa upside-down forks up front and Showa preload-adjustable mono-shock at the back. While braking will be handled through Nissin brakes with twin 310mm discs. Power will be put down on the blacktop through Michelin Road 5 tyres.