2026 · Naked Bike · Buyer's Guide
Triple Engine, Friendly Confidence
Triumph slots the Trident 800 between the Trident 660 and the Street Triple 765, and the 798 cc inline-three is what defines it. You get 113 hp at 10,750 rpm and 62 lb-ft at 8,500 rpm, spread as a broad rising pull rather than one narrow hit near the top. A steel tube frame, suspension adjustable at both ends, and 437 lb wet keep it honest on real roads. The kit list is generous for a middleweight naked: cornering ABS, traction control, ride modes, cruise control, an up and down quickshifter, and a TFT with navigation and phone connectivity.
On the road it feels lighter than the numbers suggest, and it stays friendly in traffic on the way to the good stuff. There is enough lean clearance that you run out of nerve before the bike runs out of angle, and reliability is the kind you stop thinking about after the first season. The aftermarket is deep if you want to make it your own. This one suits riders who want genuine sporting ability without a bike that punishes them on ordinary days. The caveat: the 31.9 in (810 mm) seat is a stretch for shorter legs, and the 3.8 gal (14.3 L) tank breaks long days into shorter stints.
Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.
| Power | 113 hp (85 kW) @ 10,750 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 62 lb-ft (84 Nm) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Displacement | 798 cc |
| Engine | Inline-three |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Fork | Upside-down (USD) |
| Front brake | 310 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
| Seat height | 31.9 in (810 mm) |
| Wet weight | 437 lb (198 kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.8 gal (14.3 L) |
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Incorrect headlight low beam configuration (recall)
Affected 2026 Trident 800 motorcycles may have been set up with an incorrect headlight low beam configuration during pre-delivery inspection, leading to insufficient illumination and non-compliance with FMVSS 108. The issue is caused by a software load error and can be remedied by updating the diagnostic software at a dealership. 258 units in the US are potentially affected.
Where this Triumph Trident 800 pulls ahead of — or falls behind — its rivals on the numbers, and the typical bike in its class on character.
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Forget spec-sheet bragging. Here's who the Trident 800 is actually built for.
If you run the same tight corners week after week to sharpen technique, this is a good tool. It is light, honest, and forgiving enough that you work on your lines instead of managing the bike.
Made for Back of the Dragon · Blue Ridge Parkway · Cherohala Skyway
City traffic Monday, ridge roads Saturday. Cruise control, a TFT with navigation and phone connectivity, and easy handling cover both jobs without asking you to own two bikes.
Made for Bay Area Ridge Roads · San Francisco / Bay Area · Skyline Boulevard / Alice's Restaurant
You will use every bit of the 113 hp and all of the lean clearance on a canyon run. It rewards precision more than brute force, so bring technique and it stays entertaining all day.
Made for Angeles Crest Highway · Coronado Trail / US 191 · Highway 1 / Big Sur
If this one isn't quite the fit, these are the bikes worth riding back-to-back against it.
Any price note compares both bikes at the same age — the youngest age both have on the used market — against this Triumph Trident 800. “cheaper/pricier” is what that bike costs second-hand, not how worn it is.
