Triumph Trident 660 versus Honda CB 650 R

Triumph Trident 660

Naked

Honda CB 650 R

Naked

Cheap naked bike with triple in the test

The new Triumph Trident 660 is a mid-range naked bike and will most likely shake it up. Compared to competitors such as the Yamaha MT-07, Suzuki SV 650 and Kawasaki Z 650, it offers a three-cylinder and costs 7,645 euros. We have the new Trident 660... weiter

Triumph Trident 660 im Test

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Somehow different

At first glance, everything seems to be quite normal with the Honda CB 650 R Neo Sports Café, but that changes on closer inspection. Compared to the competition, the retro bike with the new in the name is more expensive, but also more powerful. Nicely done, honest The first round... weiter

Honda CB 650 R Neo Sports Café

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2021 bis 2024~

Built von 2019 bis 2024~

RRP 8.145 €

RRP 9.200 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

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:

Processing
Achievement
Chassis

Cons:

Pillion comfort
only conditionally suitable for travel
a little too short translated
Rear suspension a bit too tight

Cons:

Extremely sharp motor design
Pillion operation

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.401 mm
Length : 2.020 mm Height : 1.089 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 189 kg

Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length : 2.120 mm Height : 1.075 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 203 (max: 371 ) 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: Four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 649 ccm
Hub: 46 mm
Hole: 67 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: 197 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 12.000 U/Min
Torque: 63 NM bei 9.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 314 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:
Steel frame (steel)

Front suspension:
Showa USD fork 41mm (travel 108mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 128 mm)
Rear suspension:
Double swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17

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 brake with double piston calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake with single-piston caliper (∅ 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.

Conclusion

So what is the Honda CB 650 R Neo Sports Café? Chic, not cheap, entry-level (gives the A2 version with 48 hp) and otherwise a typical Naked Bike. A high-quality and surprise-free Honda, too - if it weren't for this rotary organ character that sets it apart from its competitors.
Do you like that? Then buy, otherwise not.

Our thanks for the test bike goes to Motofun in Kaltenkirchen.