Triumph Trident 660 versus Suzuki SV 650

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Triumph

Triumph Trident 660

Naked
Suzuki

Suzuki SV 650

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2021 bis 2024~
Built von 2005 bis 2024~
RRP 8.145 €
RRP 6.950 €
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Pros:
  • Precise chassis
  • Light and manoeuvrable
  • Great 3-cylinder with character, sound and plenty of power
  • beautiful two-part cockpit and easy operation
  • good facilities and good value for money
Pros:
  • Price
  • real V2
  • Harmonious overall impression
  • Pillion suitability in comparison
Cons:
  • Pillion comfort
  • only conditionally suitable for travel
  • a little too short translated
  • Rear suspension a bit too tight
Cons:
  • Material

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.401 mm
Length :
2.020 mm Height : 1.089 mm
Seat :
805 mm
Weight :
189 kg
Wheelbase: 1.445 mm
Length :
2.140 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat :
785 mm
Weight :
197 (max: 420 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Three-cylinder in-line engine, DOHC, 12V 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 660 ccm
Hub: 51 mm
Hole: 74 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 645 ccm
Hub: 63 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance


Performance: 81 HP at 10.250 U/Min
Torque: 64 NM bei 6.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
300 km
Maximum speed: 205 km/h
Performance: 73 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 64 NM bei 8.100 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
363 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular steel perimeter frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Showa 41 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Showa Monoshock central strut with lever deflection and adjustable spring preload (travel 134 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm steel profile swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17
Frame type:
Tubular space (tubular frame steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Box swing
Tyres at the front: 17 M/C x MT 3.50 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 17 M/C x MT 5.00 160/60ZR17 M/C (69W)

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc, Nissin 2-piston calipers ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston brake caliper ( 255 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 290 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Fun! That is the key word that has stuck with us. The new Trident 660 feels like a down-ribbed street triple, but the gap isn't really big. The power of the 660 3-cylinder is impressive, but not scary. The whole bike is accessible, easy to ride and operate. You could almost say it's a perfect entry-level bike, but that doesn't do the Trident justice! It will also convince experienced bikers and is in the trend of downsizing, which is getting over more and more riders.

The Trident is available in the four colors "Crystal White", "Sapphire Black", "Matt Jet Black and Silver Ice" and "Silver Ice Diablo Red". The last two double colour variants cost 100 Euros extra. The machine can be equipped with various packages and accessories. There is also a Quickshifter (319 €), heating handles (235 €), A2 throttle kit (130 €) and various other parts(see configurator).
 
The test machine was kindly provided by the Triumph Flagship Store Q-Bike in Hamburg.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 7.645€
  • Years of construction: from 2021
  • Availability: from 03/2021
  • Colours: white, black, matt black, red-silver

Conclusion - what gets stuck

For the everyday life of most motorcyclists, a Suzuki SV 650 is always enough. It meets the needs of motorcycling without great conspicuousness, the beautiful V2 engine is available as a unique selling point. Of course, the material quality could sometimes be better, especially the carbon replicas on the tank.

But: For 6,595 euros you can still invest in windscreen, suitcase or the chassis – or in everything or nothing. At its core, the Suzuki remains the unproblematic companion for every day. If you like it, you can spend more money: The V2 is of course also included in the "X" version of the SV, which is 7,300 instead of 6,595 euros expensive. There is a classy quilted bench, metallic lacquer, a small fairing and retro look.

The test bike was provided to us by zweirad-Technik Schielmann in Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 6.590€
  • Used (3 years old): 4,300€
  • Years built: 1999 to 2010, again since 2016
  • Availability: very good
  • Colours: black, grey, white