Triumph Trident 660 (2026) vs Yamaha MT-07 (2025)

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Trident 660 (2026) compared with MT-07 (2025)
TriumphTrident 660 (2026)YamahaMT-07 (2025)
Overview
Released20262025
Engine and transmission
PowertrainPetrolPetrol
Engine capacity660 cc689 cc
Cylinders32
Power70 kW54 kW
Torque68 Nm68 Nm
Engine detailsLiquid-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 bodiesLiquid-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 detailsMaker 70 kW / 95 PS at 11,250 rpm; current UK table also labels the figure 95 bhp, an inconsistent unit equivalenceMaximum 54.0 kW (73.4 PS) at 8,750 rpm.
Torque details68 Nm at 8250 rpmMaximum 68.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m) at 6,500 rpm.
GearboxSix-speed gearbox with standard Triumph Shift Assist up/down quickshifterSix-speed constant-mesh manual transmission; accessory quickshifter. Y-AMT uses actuators for clutch and gear changes, with finger-operated manual selection or automatic shifting.
ClutchWet multi-plate slip-and-assist clutchWet multiplate clutch; assist and slipper clutch on the manual model. Y-AMT has no rider-operated clutch lever or foot shift pedal.
Final driveX-ring chainChain.
Restricted versionsOptional Triumph A2 restriction kit; headline figures describe the unrestricted standard motorcycleYamaha'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
StyleNakedNaked
Seat height810 mm805 mm
Road-ready weight195 kg183 kg
FrameTubular steel perimeter frame with twin-sided fabricated steel swingarmDiamond frame; 2025 redesign includes revised frame and swingarm and lighter SpinForged wheels.
Front suspensionShowa 41 mm upside-down separate-function big-piston forks, 120 mm wheel travel; non-adjustable41 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 suspensionShowa monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping, 130 mm wheel travelLinked swingarm suspension; 130 mm travel; rear shock adjustable for preload and rebound damping.
BrakesFront twin fixed 310 mm discs with two-piston sliding calipers; rear single 255 mm disc with single-piston sliding caliper. Optimised Cornering ABSTwo hydraulically operated 298 mm front discs with radially mounted four-piston calipers; one hydraulically operated 245 mm rear disc; ABS.
Wheels and tyresCast 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 tyresSpinForged wheels; Dunlop Sportmax Q5A original tyres; front 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) and rear 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W), both tubeless.
GeometryWheelbase 1402 mm, rake 24.5° and trail 108 mm24°20′ caster angle; 93 mm trail; 1,395 mm wheelbase; 150 mm minimum ground clearance.
DimensionsWidth 815 mm and height 1088 mm2,065 × 780 × 1,110 mm overall length, width and height.
Seat height detailsStandard seat height 810 mm; split rider and passenger seats, with alternative accessory seats–
Weight conditionsMaker 195 kg wet weight; the exact fuel-fill condition is not stated in the current UK table. Optional accessories alter weightMaker wet weight includes a full oil supply and full fuel tank; 183 kg standard manual and 186 kg Y-AMT.
Fuel and range
Fuel tank14 litres14 litres
Fuel consumptionMaker 4.9 litres/100 km; test conditions under regulation 168/2013/EC are comparative and may differ from road useMaker fuel-consumption claim 4.1 L/100 km; no calculated tank range.
EmissionsMaker CO₂ 110 g/km, Euro 5+97 g/km CO₂; EU5+ CP2 engine.
Equipment
ABSYesYes
Traction controlYesYes
Rider aidsSix-axis IMU, Optimised Cornering ABS, switchable Optimised Cornering Traction Control, standard cruise control and Triumph Shift AssistYCC-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 modesSport, Road and RainYamaha Ride Control offers two throttle maps and a customisable mode; settings include traction-control intervention.
DisplayLCD multifunction instruments with integrated colour TFT screenFive-inch TFT display.
ConnectivityStandard My Triumph Bluetooth connectivity systemMyRide smartphone connectivity and Garmin StreetCross on-screen navigation, as listed in the UK fact sheet; Japanese Y-Connect branding is not substituted.
LightingLED lighting and self-cancelling indicatorsLED headlight; self-cancelling indicators and revised switchgear.
Equipment and optionsStainless-steel three-into-one exhaust with low single-sided silencer; flyscreen, luggage and other accessories are optionalAcoustic intake-sound amplification; manual and Y-AMT versions share this 2025 hardware generation. Paint choices are not separate models.
WarrantyTwo years, unlimited mileage; service every 12 months or 10,000 miles / 16,000 km, whichever comes first–
Release and generation detailsAnnounced 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 660Fourth-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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