New Triumph Trident 2021 prototype unveiled
The British manufacturer is reviving the legendary Trident name with an all-new middleweight roadsterA new three-cylinder roadster will soon join the Triumph Motorcycles range, with the British marque announcing the imminent arrival of the all-new 2021 Triumph Trident.
Reviving the legendary Trident moniker, full details of the final production version of the Triumph Trident will be revealed in coming weeks, though a static prototype of the new model was unveiled to automotive media last week at the UK's London Design Museum.
While Triumph isn't yet disclosing any specific stats or specifications for the new model, the prototype is said to be "very close to the look of the final bike", which itself is set to arrive in Triumph dealerships in early 2021.
Developed as "a new entry into the middleweight roadster world", Triumph says the Trident will compete directly with the Honda CB650R, the Kawasaki Z650 and the Yamaha MT-07 in the middleweight roadster category.
Spec speculation
The Triumph Trident will be available in the UK in a full-power version and with a restriction kit for 'A2' licence holders. While Triumph Australia is yet to confirm any local specification for the machine, bikesales understands the Trident is likely to meet our Leaner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS) regulations, making it an attractive option for novice riders.
Meanwhile, what Triumph describes as "extremely competitive pricing" could see the Trident emerge as the most affordable model in the British manufacturer's range.
The Triumph Trident could potentially follow a similar formula to the LAMS-compliant 660cc Triumph Street Triple S.
That model, with its LAMS-friendly 660cc capacity (instead of the 765cc unit found in the full-power Street Triple R and Street Triple RS), puts out 55hp at 9900rpm and 54.6Nm at 5200rpm, and checks in at $14,900 ride away.
New bike feels
While another iteration of the middleweight triple that dates back to the Daytona 675, Triumph says the new bike's engine has been developed "just for the Trident" and features many unique components and a unique tune.
A major distinction, however, lies in the Trident's chassis, which adopts a steel main frame as opposed to the aluminium frame used by the more sports-oriented Street Triple.
While the new Triumph Trident will likely share some attributes with the current Street Triple range, the marque is adamant that this is an 'all-new' motorcycle, with fresh ergonomics and styling, as well as the latest in electronics and digital technology.
Triumph also left the door open for a potential 'family' of Trident models, but declared that the immediate focus is on the new Trident, and that it "cannot comment on potential future models".
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Four years in the making
The new machine is the result of a four-year development program. Though the model will be produced in Triumph's production facility in Thailand, the Trident has been designed entirely at Triumph’s headquarters in Hinckley, and benefits from significant input from Italian motorcycle designer, Rodolfo Frascoli.
Frascoli also worked on the recent Tiger 900, a result of Triumph seeking to add some Italian flair to its 'design language'.
According to Steve Sargent, Triumph Motorcycles Chief Product Officer, the Trident will further expand the brand's appeal and attract new customers.
"The Trident design prototype marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Triumph," he said.
"With its pure minimalist form, clean lines, Triumph design DNA and more than a hint of the Speed Triple's muscular poise, this gives the first exciting glimpse at the full Trident story to come."
The Trident name first appeared in 1968 as the 740cc air-cooled three-cylinder Triumph Trident (also marketed as the BSA Rocket III). After the brand's demise in the 1970s and subsequent resurrection at the hands of John Bloor, Triumph produced another line of Trident models between 1990 and 1998.
More information on the all-new Triumph Trident is expected in coming weeks, with local availability and pricing to be released closer to the model's launch. Stay tuned to bikesales.com.au for all the latest.
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