Manufacturer | Triumph Motorcycles |
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Production | 2020 |
Class | naked |
Engine | Water-cooled, 660 cc (40 cu in), DOHC, triple |
Bore / stroke | 74 mm × 51.1 mm (2.91 in × 2.01 in) |
Compression ratio | 11.95:1 |
Power | 81 PS (60 kW) @ 10,250 rpm (claimed) [1] |
Torque | 47 ft⋅lb (64 N⋅m) @ 6,250 rpm (claimed) [1] |
Transmission | wet clutch, 6-speed, chain |
Frame type | Steel perimeter |
Suspension | Front Showa 41mm USD telescopic separate function fork (SFF) Rear Showa monoshock with preload adjustment |
Brakes | Nissin two-piston sliding calipers, twin 310mm discs Nissin single-piston sliding caliper, single 255mm disc |
Tyres | 120/70 ZR 17 Michelin Road 5 (front) 180/55 ZR 17 Michelin Road 5 (rear) |
Rake, trail | 24.6 ° / 107.3 mm (4.22 in) |
Wheelbase | 1,401 mm (55.2 in) |
Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 in) |
Weight | 189 kg (417 lb) [1] (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 14 L (3.1 imp gal; 3.7 US gal) |
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Finally, the production version of the Trident was released to the press and journalists on 30 October 2020. [4]
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