BMW F 850 GS versus Triumph Trident 660
BMW F 850 GS
Reise-Enduro
Triumph Trident 660
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 8.145 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- raised seating position
- good handling on and off-road
- Wide range of extras and accessories
- successful appearance
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
Cons:
- Windscreen could be slightly larger
- Price skyrockets with extras
- not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
- Pillion comfort
- only conditionally suitable for travel
- a little too short translated
- Rear suspension a bit too tight
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.593 mm
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.401 mm
Length : 2.020 mm Height : 1.089 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 189 kg
Length : 2.020 mm Height : 1.089 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 189 kg
Engine
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
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
Displacement: 660 ccm
Hub: 51 mm
Hole: 74 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 204 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km
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
Chassis
Frame type:
Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
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
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
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, Nissin 2-piston calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston brake caliper (∅ 255 mm)
Double disc, Nissin 2-piston calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston brake caliper (∅ 255 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.
