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There are only so many ways to slice the pie. Triumph acknowledged as much with the introduction of the 2026 Trident 800.
The British manufacturer had a problem. Its Trident 660 catered to the retro crowd. Its Street Triple 765 lineup appealed to the performance crowd. From Triumph’s perspective, an untapped customer occupied the space between.
The Trident 800 fills that gap. But in doing so, it renders the Street Triple 765 R redundant. That’s why the Hinckley firm didn’t just unveil the new Trident for 2026, it also discontinued the Street Triple R (RS trim is still available). Scrutinizing the move only leads us to the Trident 800’s specs.
Worthy replacement?
Triumph may count the Trident 800 among the 29 new bikes it plans to announce in the next six months, but the model borrows heavily from its stablemates. That includes its 12-valve, 798 cc triple that originally debuted in the Tiger Sport 800. It seems Triumph didn’t fix what wasn’t broken, either, as the Trident 800 maintains the 113 horsepower (at 10,750 rpm) and 61.9 foot-pounds of torque (at 8,500 rpm) claimed by its sport-touring cousin.
Given my praise for that engine and Zack’s response in a recent Daily Rider episode, the transplant won’t draw many objections from the Common Tread team. What’s more, the Trident only gives up 5.4 horsepower to the Street Triple R, and gains a few foot-pounds of torque in the process. Even-steven, if you ask me.
That pilfered powerplant lives in a frame that bears a striking resemblance to the Trident 660’s tubular steel unit. Save for a few top tubes, it is the same frame, but the 800 truly distinguishes itself with up-spec components. At the top of that list is its suspension, which consists of a compression- and rebound-adjustable Showa fork and a Showa shock with preload and rebound adjustability. More power requires more stopping power, and dual four-piston front calipers step up to the task.
Where it concerns tech, the Trident 800 straddles the line between classic and contemporary. Yes, it has a round headlight, but it also offers all-around LED lighting. Yes, its round dash is timeless, but it houses a TFT display. The ride modes number just three (Road, Sport, and Wet), its ABS and traction control are lean-sensitive, and cruise control comes standard. What more’s to want? What more’s to need?
With a starting price of $9,995, the 2026 Trident 800 is poised to battle the likes of Suzuki’s GSX-8S, KTM’s 790 Duke, and Honda’s CB750 Hornet. Good thing it doesn’t have to split that pie with the Street Triple R, as well.
| 2026 Triumph Trident 800 | |
|---|---|
| Price | $9,995 |
| Engine | 798 cc, liquid-cooled, 12-valve, inline triple |
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Transmission, final drive |
Six-speed, chain |
| Claimed horsepower | 113 @ 10,750 rpm |
| Claimed torque | 61.9 foot-pounds @ 8,500 rpm |
| Frame | Tubular steel perimeter |
| Front suspension | Showa separate function 41 mm inverted fork, adjustable for compression and rebound damping; 4.72 inches of travel |
| Rear suspension | Showa shock, adjustable for rebound damping and remote preload adjuster; 5.1 inches of travel |
| Front brake | Dual J.Juan four-piston calipers, 310 mm discs with ABS |
| Rear brake | J.Juan single-piston caliper, 220 mm disc with ABS |
| Rake, trail | 24.5 degrees, 4.3 inches |
| Wheelbase | 55.2 inches |
| Seat height | 31.9 inches |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 gallons |
| Tires | Michelin Road 5, 120/70R17 front, 180/55R17 rear |
| Claimed weight | 436.5 pounds (wet) |
| Available | April 2026 |
| Warranty | 24 months |
| More info | triumphmotorcycles.com |
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