Honda CB650R (2024 generation) vs Triumph Trident 660 (2026)
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| HondaCB650R (2024 generation) | TriumphTrident 660 (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Powertrain | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine capacity | 649 cc | 660 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 70 kW | 70 kW |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Engine details | Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, DOHC 16-valve inline four; 67 × 46 mm bore and stroke; 11.6:1 compression ratio; PGM-FI electronic injection. | Liquid-cooled inline three-cylinder engine, 12 valves and DOHC; bore × stroke 74 × 51.1 mm, compression 12:1. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle control; revised 2026 engine uses three individual throttle bodies |
| Power details | 70 kW at 12,000 rpm. | Maker 70 kW / 95 PS at 11,250 rpm; current UK table also labels the figure 95 bhp, an inconsistent unit equivalence |
| Torque details | 63 Nm at 9,500 rpm. | 68 Nm at 8250 rpm |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual gearbox; optional E-Clutch operates the clutch when starting, stopping and shifting, while the rider selects gears with the foot pedal. The clutch lever remains usable and E-Clutch can be disabled. | Six-speed gearbox with standard Triumph Shift Assist up/down quickshifter |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate assist/slipper clutch on the standard manual. The optional E-Clutch system adds electronic clutch actuation; upshift and downshift pedal resistance have independent Hard, Medium and Soft settings. | Wet multi-plate slip-and-assist clutch |
| Final drive | Chain. | X-ring chain |
| Restricted versions | Maker-supported 35 kW A2 option; Honda's European specification table lists 49 Nm for the restricted version. | Optional Triumph A2 restriction kit; headline figures describe the unrestricted standard motorcycle |
| Chassis and dimensions | ||
| Style | Naked | Naked |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 810 mm |
| Road-ready weight | 205 kg | 195 kg |
| Frame | Steel diamond frame with pressed swingarm-pivot plates and twin elliptical spars. | Tubular steel perimeter frame with twin-sided fabricated steel swingarm |
| Front suspension | 41 mm Showa Separate Function Fork Big Piston upside-down fork. | Showa 41 mm upside-down separate-function big-piston forks, 120 mm wheel travel; non-adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Direct-action monoshock with ten-step spring-preload adjustment and cast aluminium swingarm. The maker's 43.5 mm figure is shock stroke, not rear-wheel travel. | Showa monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping, 130 mm wheel travel |
| Brakes | Twin 310 × 4.5 mm front discs with radial-mount four-piston calipers; 240 × 5 mm rear disc with single-piston caliper; two-channel ABS. | Front twin fixed 310 mm discs with two-piston sliding calipers; rear single 255 mm disc with single-piston sliding caliper. Optimised Cornering ABS |
| Wheels and tyres | Cast aluminium hollow-section five-spoke wheels; 17 × MT3.5 front and 17 × MT5.5 rear rims; 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) front and 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) rear tyres. | Cast aluminium five-spoke wheels, 17 × 3.5 inches front and 17 × 5.5 inches rear; tyres 120/70 R17 and 180/55 R17. Michelin Road 5 tyres |
| Geometry | 1,450 mm wheelbase; 25.5-degree rake; 100 mm trail; 150 mm ground clearance; 2.8 m turning radius. | Wheelbase 1402 mm, rake 24.5° and trail 108 mm |
| Dimensions | 2,120 × 780 × 1,075 mm (length × width × height). | Width 815 mm and height 1088 mm |
| Seat height details | – | Standard seat height 810 mm; split rider and passenger seats, with alternative accessory seats |
| Weight conditions | European 24YM and 26YM press specifications publish 205 kg standard manual kerb weight and 207 kg with E-Clutch. The current UK E-Clutch table instead publishes 205.8 kg, used for that configuration. The cited tables do not specify fuel-fill percentage; no dry weight is used. | Maker 195 kg wet weight; the exact fuel-fill condition is not stated in the current UK table. Optional accessories alter weight |
| Fuel and range | ||
| Fuel tank | 15.4 litres | 14 litres |
| Fuel consumption | 4.9 litres/100 km (WMTC); Honda also publishes 20.4 km/l. Consumption varies with riding conditions, load, tyre pressure and maintenance. | Maker 4.9 litres/100 km; test conditions under regulation 168/2013/EC are comparative and may differ from road use |
| Emissions | Current UK specification 112 g/km CO₂; European press technical tables publish 113 g/km (WMTC). | Maker CO₂ 110 g/km, Euro 5+ |
| Equipment | ||
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Traction control | Yes | Yes |
| Rider aids | Switchable Honda Selectable Torque Control and two-channel ABS. E-Clutch supports automatic clutch operation while retaining manual override. | Six-axis IMU, Optimised Cornering ABS, switchable Optimised Cornering Traction Control, standard cruise control and Triumph Shift Assist |
| Riding modes | – | Sport, Road and Rain |
| Display | Five-inch colour TFT with Bar, Circle and Simple layouts; backlit four-way handlebar control. | LCD multifunction instruments with integrated colour TFT screen |
| Connectivity | Honda RoadSync smartphone connection for on-screen navigation and other functions; USB-C socket under the seat. Calls, music and voice features require a compatible Bluetooth helmet headset. Honda's 24YM release prose describes USB-C, although its technical table says USB: No; the 26YM prose again describes the socket. | Standard My Triumph Bluetooth connectivity system |
| Lighting | LED headlight, rear light and other lighting. | LED lighting and self-cancelling indicators |
| Equipment and options | Heated grips, luggage, flyscreen, seat cover and under cowl are optional. The accessory quickshifter is for the conventional manual version, not E-Clutch. HISS immobiliser. | Stainless-steel three-into-one exhaust with low single-sided silencer; flyscreen, luggage and other accessories are optional |
| Warranty | – | Two years, unlimited mileage; service every 12 months or 10,000 miles / 16,000 km, whichever comes first |
| Release and generation details | The 2024 update introduced revised headlight, radiator shrouds, seats and tail, the five-inch TFT and optional E-Clutch. Honda's November 2025 retrospective confirms the E-Clutch models first launched in 2024; exact first-sale month for this European generation is unconfirmed. Honda's 26YM release confirms unchanged engine and chassis hardware with a revised colour palette. | Announced 22 January 2026, with maker-planned dealer availability in March 2026. Exact updated 95 PS models are now in stock at UK dealers; an independently confirmed first retail month was not found. This is the revised 2026 generation, distinct from the earlier 81 PS Trident 660 |
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