Triumph Trident 660 Undergoes Isle Of Man-Inspired Treatment To Woo You

Summary

• Limited edition Triple Tribute celebrates Triumph’s legendary racing heritage with Slippery Sam-inspired livery.
• New visual upgrades enhance the contemporary look while staying true to the bike’s roots.
• Bonus features like a quickshifter, fly screen, and belly pan add value and style to the original Trident 660.

The Trident 660, a nuanced take on the middleweight naked segment, gets a fresh new limited edition from Triumph. Called the Triple Tribute, it’s a bike that celebrates Triumph’s rich inline-triple racing heritage. The bike is still as welcoming as ever but gets a fresh livery and a few exclusive add-ons. Here’s all you need to know about the Slippery Sam special edition.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from Triumph and other authoritative sources, including Motorcycle News.

Inspired By The Most Celebrated Triumph, The Slippery Sam

The Trident 660 gets a new livery for its Triple Tribute special edition iteration. It is clad in a contemporary white, blue, and red graphic scheme that the legendary Trident, the Slippery Sam, inspires. The Sam is perhaps the most celebrated Triumph of all time, winning five consecutive productive TT races from 1971 to 1975–an accolade worth celebrating!

Adding a cherry to the cake is a special “67” decal on the tank, the same racing number worn by Slippery Sam. The livery is unique, standing as a contemporary take on the brand’s racing colors. It complements the minimal lines and roadster silhouette of the OG, bringing a youthful flavor to a bike that has somewhat started to show its age when compared to the competition.

Design Highlights

• High-quality Triumph badges in the headlight and taillight and on the fuel filler cap, handlebar clamp, and instruments
• Teardrop fuel tank is neo-retro and looks cool
• Five-spoke, black, cast aluminum wheels are eye-catching
• Body-colored radiator cowls, aluminum yokes, fork protectors, and heel guards finish the overall design
• Sleek rear-end offers a clean look to the bike without often ugly fenders

Adding A Touch Of Flair To The Already Perky Underpinnings

New Add-Ons: Triumph Shift Assist, Fly Screen, And Belly Pan

Fortunately, the Trident Triple Tribute isn’t just a special edition with a cosmetic makeover. Triumph has also added a few exclusive features that promise to make the riding experience even better than it is on the standard Trident 660. To start with, the bike gets Triumph Shift Assist, a bidirectional quickshifter with an autoblipper for clutch-free downshifts. According to Triumph, this system ensures fast, seamless gear shifts even on aggressive stints.

Along with it, the Trident Triple Tribute also gets a color-matched fly screen and a belly pan as standard, which further add character to its aesthetics. Everything else is carried over from the standard Trident 660, including the inline triple’s perky power delivery and a throaty exhaust note. The chassis, Showa suspension, Nissin brakes, and electronics also remain unchanged for the limited edition. Yes, that also includes the same long service interval of 10,000 miles and the low cost of ownership.

Performance Specifications

(Specs sourced from Triumph and Motorcycle News)

2024 Triumph Trident Triple Tribute Pricing And Availability

Starting MSRP: $8,595

The 2024 Triumph Trident Triple Tribute — wait, did you notice the alliteration on a name that pays homage to TT races? Anyway, this bike will be available in North American dealerships in April and will be available for purchase for one year. At $8,595, it costs the same as the standard Trident, making it the most value for money model in the lineup (given the extras).

Paul Stroud, Chief Commercial Officer, Triumph Motorcycles

[…] Just as ‘Slippery Sam’ once inspired a generation, we believe this special edition has the iconic style, extra technology, and dynamic performance to appeal to today’s Triumph fans.