Triumph Trident 660 (2026) vs Yamaha MT-07 (2025)
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| TriumphTrident 660 (2026) | YamahaMT-07 (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Powertrain | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine capacity | 660 cc | 689 cc |
| Cylinders | 3 | 2 |
| Power | 70 kW | 54 kW |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Engine details | 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 | Liquid-cooled four-stroke DOHC CP2 parallel twin; four valves per cylinder; 80.0 × 68.6 mm bore and stroke; 11.5:1 compression; electronic fuel injection, wet-sump lubrication and electric starting. UK capacity is 689 cc; the Japanese announcement lists 688 cm³ for its regional model. |
| Power details | Maker 70 kW / 95 PS at 11,250 rpm; current UK table also labels the figure 95 bhp, an inconsistent unit equivalence | Maximum 54.0 kW (73.4 PS) at 8,750 rpm. |
| Torque details | 68 Nm at 8250 rpm | Maximum 68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m) at 6,500 rpm. |
| Gearbox | Six-speed gearbox with standard Triumph Shift Assist up/down quickshifter | Six-speed constant-mesh manual transmission; accessory quickshifter. Y-AMT uses actuators for clutch and gear changes, with finger-operated manual selection or automatic shifting. |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate slip-and-assist clutch | Wet multiplate clutch; assist and slipper clutch on the manual model. Y-AMT has no rider-operated clutch lever or foot shift pedal. |
| Final drive | X-ring chain | Chain. |
| Restricted versions | Optional Triumph A2 restriction kit; headline figures describe the unrestricted standard motorcycle | Yamaha's current full-power UK specification and UK fact sheets list the limited-power field as n/a; other European regional sheets list 35 kW variants. Restricted-version figures are not substituted for the UK full-power configurations. |
| Chassis and dimensions | ||
| Style | Naked | Naked |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 805 mm |
| Road-ready weight | 195 kg | 183 kg |
| Frame | Tubular steel perimeter frame with twin-sided fabricated steel swingarm | Diamond frame; 2025 redesign includes revised frame and swingarm and lighter SpinForged wheels. |
| Front suspension | Showa 41 mm upside-down separate-function big-piston forks, 120 mm wheel travel; non-adjustable | 41 mm upside-down telescopic fork; 130 mm travel. The maker does not claim front adjustment in this specification; Autotrader's preload-adjustable fork description is not adopted. |
| Rear suspension | Showa monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping, 130 mm wheel travel | Linked swingarm suspension; 130 mm travel; rear shock adjustable for preload and rebound damping. |
| Brakes | Front twin fixed 310 mm discs with two-piston sliding calipers; rear single 255 mm disc with single-piston sliding caliper. Optimised Cornering ABS | Two hydraulically operated 298 mm front discs with radially mounted four-piston calipers; one hydraulically operated 245 mm rear disc; ABS. |
| Wheels and 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 | SpinForged wheels; Dunlop Sportmax Q5A original tyres; front 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) and rear 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W), both tubeless. |
| Geometry | Wheelbase 1402 mm, rake 24.5° and trail 108 mm | 24°20′ caster angle; 93 mm trail; 1,395 mm wheelbase; 150 mm minimum ground clearance. |
| Dimensions | Width 815 mm and height 1088 mm | 2,065 × 780 × 1,110 mm overall length, width and height. |
| Seat height details | Standard seat height 810 mm; split rider and passenger seats, with alternative accessory seats | – |
| Weight conditions | Maker 195 kg wet weight; the exact fuel-fill condition is not stated in the current UK table. Optional accessories alter weight | Maker wet weight includes a full oil supply and full fuel tank; 183 kg standard manual and 186 kg Y-AMT. |
| Fuel and range | ||
| Fuel tank | 14 litres | 14 litres |
| Fuel consumption | Maker 4.9 litres/100 km; test conditions under regulation 168/2013/EC are comparative and may differ from road use | Maker fuel-consumption claim 4.1 L/100 km; no calculated tank range. |
| Emissions | Maker CO₂ 110 g/km, Euro 5+ | 97 g/km CO₂; EU5+ CP2 engine. |
| Equipment | ||
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Traction control | Yes | Yes |
| Rider aids | Six-axis IMU, Optimised Cornering ABS, switchable Optimised Cornering Traction Control, standard cruise control and Triumph Shift Assist | YCC-T electronic throttle and switchable traction control. Conventional cruise control is available only on Y-AMT according to both UK fact sheets; adaptive cruise control is not fitted. Autotrader's claim of optional manual-model cruise is not adopted. |
| Riding modes | Sport, Road and Rain | Yamaha Ride Control offers two throttle maps and a customisable mode; settings include traction-control intervention. |
| Display | LCD multifunction instruments with integrated colour TFT screen | Five-inch TFT display. |
| Connectivity | Standard My Triumph Bluetooth connectivity system | MyRide smartphone connectivity and Garmin StreetCross on-screen navigation, as listed in the UK fact sheet; Japanese Y-Connect branding is not substituted. |
| Lighting | LED lighting and self-cancelling indicators | LED headlight; self-cancelling indicators and revised switchgear. |
| Equipment and options | Stainless-steel three-into-one exhaust with low single-sided silencer; flyscreen, luggage and other accessories are optional | Acoustic intake-sound amplification; manual and Y-AMT versions share this 2025 hardware generation. Paint choices are not separate models. |
| Warranty | Two years, unlimited mileage; service every 12 months or 10,000 miles / 16,000 km, whichever comes first | – |
| Release and generation details | 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 | Fourth-generation redesign for model year 2025, retained in the current UK range. Yamaha's 4 February 2025 Japanese announcement scheduled domestic launch for 26 February; that regional planned day does not establish the earliest worldwide retail day. Year precision is retained. Current UK specifications and imagery describe the 2025 generation, rather than a separate later paint refresh. |
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