2026 Triumph Trident 800 – First Look
Larger Trident powered by 798cc Triple
Triumph announced a new, larger Trident model powered by the 798cc Triple that debuted on the Tiger Sport 800. The new 2026 Triumph Trident 800 arrives in showrooms in April with a $9,995 price tag.
The Trident 800 joins the 660 model to form a third roadster family in Triumph’s lineup, offering more modern styling than the Bonnevilles, and without looking as aggressive as the Speed and Street Triples. With its single circular headlight, the Trident 800 actually reminds us of some of Triumph’s earlier Speed Triples from the ’90s, not long after the brand’s revival under John Bloor.
The painted fuel tank with black side panels connects the 800 to the Trident 660, but the flyscreen, belly pan, larger tail panels, and side-mounted exhaust help to give the Trident 800’s proportions more of a big bike feel, even though the actual dimensions aren’t too different from the 660.
The Trident’s 798cc Triple shares the same claimed performance figures as the Tiger Sport 800, with Triumph citing 113.4 hp at 10,750 rpm and 61.9 lb-ft. at 8,500 rpm. The engine features a twist-forged crankshaft, forged conrods, and a redesigned airbox and intake trumpet setup tuned to produce a deep, throaty growl and the signature howl at high revs expected from a Triumph Triple.
The ride-by-wire throttle offers three preset ride modes: Road, Sport, and Rain, each tailoring throttle response and traction control for different conditions. An inertial measurement unit processes data in real time for the lean-sensitive traction control and anti-lock braking systems. The Trident 800 also comes standard with a bi-drectional quick shifter and cruise control. All of the electronic settings are shown on a round 3.5-inch TFT screen with Bluetooth connectivity for turn-by-turn navigation and audio.
The engine is mounted to a tubular steel perimeter frame similar to the 660’s chassis. The 800 also shares the 660’s inverted 41mm Showa Separate Function Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP), with 4.7 inches of travel. For the 800, however, the Showa rear monoshock offers adjustable rebound damping in addition to adjustable preload. Braking duties are performed by dual four-piston radial-mount calipers with 310mm discs up front, and a single piston caliper with a 220mm disc at the rear.
The 2026 Triumph Trident 800 will come in a choice of three color options: Ash Grey with Diablo Red details, Carnival Red with Graphite accents, or the classic Jet Black.
2026 Triumph Trident 800 Specifications | |
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MSRP | Starting at $9,995 |
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled, 3 cylinders, 12 valves, DOHC |
Displacement | 798 cc |
Bore x Stroke | 78.0 mm x 55.7 mm |
Compression Ratio | 13.2:1 |
Horsepower | 113 hp at 10,750 rpm |
Torque | 61.9 lb-ft at 8,500 rpm |
Fuel System | Bosch Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control. 3 rider modes (Rain, Road, Sport) |
Exhaust | Stainless steel 3 into 1 header system with sided mounted stainless steel silencer |
Final Drive | X-ring chain |
Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, slip & assist |
Transmission | 6-speed, Triumph Shift Assist |
Frame | Tubular steel perimeter frame |
Swingarm | Twin-sided, fabricated pressed steel |
Frame | Tubular steel perimeter frame |
Swingarm | Twin-sided, fabricated pressed steel |
Front Suspension | Showa 1.61 in (41 mm) upside down separate function big piston (SFF-BP) forks, adjustable compression &; rebound damping; 4.72 inches of wheel travel |
Rear Suspension | Showa monoshock RSU, with adjustable preload and rebound damping, 5.12 inches of wheel travel |
Front Wheel | Cast aluminum alloy 5 spoke, 17 x 3.5 in |
Rear Wheel | Cast aluminum alloy 5 spoke, 17 x 5.5 in |
Front Tire | 120/70 R 17 |
Rear Tire | 180/55 R 17 |
Front Brakes | Twin 310mm floating discs, 4-piston radial calipers, OCABS |
Rear Brakes | Single 220mm fixed disc, single piston sliding caliper, OCABS |
Instrumentation | LCD Multifunction Instruments with integrated color TFT screen |
Length | 79.7 inches |
Width | 32.1 inches |
Height | 42.8 inches |
Seat Height | 31.9 inches |
Wheelbase | 55.2 inches |
Rake / Trail | 24.5°/4.3 inches |
Wet Weight | 436.5 pounds (claimed) |
Fuel Capacity | 3.7 gallons |
Service Intervals | 10,000 miles (16,000km)/12 months (whichever comes first) |
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Overall, I think Triumph was smart to replace the Street Triple 765R with this model. And bringing it in at the price point of $10,000 is substantial, much less than the ST-3 R. I think there’s more demand for round headlight roadsters than alien-like front ends. Only gripe is the swingarm license plate holder and gold rims, both not for me.
Like it, but not enough to sell my 2000 Speedy