Triumph Speed 400 vs Triumph Trident 660

Verdict

The Triumph Trident 660 wins this comparison clearly, 54.6 points to 48.7.

The gap of 5.9 points is built mostly in technology, where the Trident 660 takes 6.7 points out of the Speed 400. 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 40 hp and 37.5 Nm moving 170 kg for the Speed 400. That is 0.43 hp per kilo playing 0.24.

The Speed 400 costs €5,745, which leaves €2,550 in your pocket against the Trident 660 at €8,295. Service intervals run 16,000 km on the Speed 400 and 16,000 km on the Trident 660.

Frequently asked

Which is faster, the Triumph Speed 400 or the Triumph Trident 660?

The Triumph Trident 660. It carries 0.43 hp per kilo (81 hp, 190 kg wet) against 0.24 hp per kilo for the Triumph Speed 400 (40 hp, 170 kg).

Is the Triumph Speed 400 cheaper than the Triumph Trident 660?

The Triumph Speed 400 is cheaper at €5,745 list, €2,550 less than the Triumph Trident 660 at €8,295.

Which is better for shorter riders?

The Triumph Speed 400. Its 790 mm seat is 15 mm lower than the Triumph Trident 660, and at 170 kg it is the easier bike to manage at a stop.

Which has better technology, the Speed 400 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 Triumph Speed 400 counters with traction control.

Which goes further on a tank?

The Triumph Speed 400: 371 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 48.7 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.