Aprilia Tuono 457 vs Triumph Trident 660

Verdict

The Triumph Trident 660 wins this comparison narrowly, 54.6 points to 52.2.

The gap of 2.4 points is built mostly in engine and performance, where the Trident 660 takes 13.9 points out of the Tuono 457. Scores are computed within each bike's class from published spec data; the full formula is on the methodology page.

On the road the Trident 660 is the quicker machine: 81 hp and 64 Nm moving 190 kg, against 47.6 hp and 43.5 Nm moving 175 kg for the Tuono 457. That is 0.43 hp per kilo playing 0.27.

The Tuono 457 costs €6,599, which leaves €1,696 in your pocket against the Trident 660 at €8,295. Service intervals run 10,000 km on the Tuono 457 and 16,000 km on the Trident 660.

Frequently asked

Which is faster, the Aprilia Tuono 457 or the Triumph Trident 660?

The Triumph Trident 660. It carries 0.43 hp per kilo (81 hp, 190 kg wet) against 0.27 hp per kilo for the Aprilia Tuono 457 (47.6 hp, 175 kg).

Is the Aprilia Tuono 457 cheaper than the Triumph Trident 660?

The Aprilia Tuono 457 is cheaper at €6,599 list, €1,696 less than the Triumph Trident 660 at €8,295.

Which is better for shorter riders?

The Aprilia Tuono 457. Its 800 mm seat is 5 mm lower than the Triumph Trident 660, and at 175 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.

Which has better technology, the Tuono 457 or the Trident 660?

The Triumph Trident 660, which scores 10 of 10 tech points with cornering ABS, a TFT dash, traction control, a standard quickshifter, cruise control and phone connectivity. The Aprilia Tuono 457 counters with a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity.

Which goes further on a tank?

The Aprilia Tuono 457: 342 km from its 13 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 298 km for the Triumph Trident 660.

Which bike wins overall?

The Triumph Trident 660, scoring 54.6 of 100 against 52.2 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.