Triumph Trident 660 vs Yamaha MT-07

Verdict

The Yamaha MT-07 wins this comparison narrowly, 54.8 points to 54.6.

The gap of 0.2 points is built mostly in handling and chassis, where the MT-07 takes 3.9 points out of the Trident 660. 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 73.4 hp and 68 Nm moving 184 kg for the MT-07. That is 0.43 hp per kilo playing 0.40.

The MT-07 costs €8,199, which leaves €96 in your pocket against the Trident 660 at €8,295. Service intervals run 10,000 km on the MT-07 and 16,000 km on the Trident 660.

Frequently asked

Which is faster, the Triumph Trident 660 or the Yamaha MT-07?

The Triumph Trident 660. It carries 0.43 hp per kilo (81 hp, 190 kg wet) against 0.40 hp per kilo for the Yamaha MT-07 (73.4 hp, 184 kg).

Is the Triumph Trident 660 cheaper than the Yamaha MT-07?

The Yamaha MT-07 is cheaper at €8,199 list, €96 less than the Triumph Trident 660 at €8,295.

Which is better for shorter riders?

Neither has an advantage on paper: both seats sit at 805 mm. Weight is the tiebreaker, and the Yamaha MT-07 is lighter.

Which has better technology, the Trident 660 or the MT-07?

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 Yamaha MT-07 counters with a TFT dash, traction control and phone connectivity.

Which goes further on a tank?

The Yamaha MT-07: 333 km from its 14 litre tank at the claimed consumption, against 298 km for the Triumph Trident 660.

Which bike wins overall?

The Yamaha MT-07, scoring 54.8 of 100 against 54.6 on our within-class points system. The full breakdown and formula are public on the methodology page.