Exclusive Review: 2026 Triumph Trident 800 | First Ride & Verdict

Come for a ride on the all-new 2026 Triumph Trident 800. Bike Rider Magazine brings you the NZ-first video review of Triumph’s latest middleweight roadster, putting the new 800cc triple through its paces on New Zealand roads. With more power, more tech and sharper performance than the Trident 660 — all while staying accessible and affordable — the Trident 800 is aimed squarely at one of the most competitive segments in motorcycling. In this video, we break down: • Engine performance and character • Handling and chassis feel • Rider tech and electronics • Where it sits against key rivals • Who this bike is really for Priced at $17,490 in New Zealand, the Trident 800 targets riders looking for everyday usability with genuine performance — without stepping into full Street Triple territory. 📍 Check more reviews at: https://www.brm.co.nz 📸 Follow BRM for more first rides and reviews 👍 Like, subscribe and comment with your questions — we’ll answer them SPECIFICATIONS Engine & Performance • Engine type: Liquid-cooled, 3-cylinder, DOHC, 12-valve inline-triple  • Displacement: 798 cc  • Bore x stroke: 78 mm x 55.7 mm  • Compression ratio: 13.2:1  • Max power: ~115 PS (≈113 hp / 84.6 kW) @ 10,750 rpm  • Max torque: ~84 Nm @ 8,500 rpm  • Transmission: 6-speed with up/down Triumph Shift Assist quickshifter  • Final drive: X-ring chain  • Clutch: Wet multi-plate, slip & assist  Chassis & Suspension • Frame: Tubular steel perimeter  • Front suspension: Showa 41 mm USD Separate-Function Big-Piston fork, adjustable compression & rebound  • Rear suspension: Showa monoshock with preload & rebound adjustment  • Front brakes: Dual 310 mm discs with four-piston radial calipers  • Rear brake: 220 mm disc, single-piston  • Wheels: 17-inch cast aluminium  • Tyres: 120/70 front, 180/55 rear (typically)  • Wet weight: ~198 kg (fully fuelled)  • Seat height: ~810 mm  • Fuel tank: ~14 L  Technology & Features • Riding modes: 3 — Road, Sport, Rain  • Lean-sensitive Optimised Cornering ABS & Traction Control  • Triumph Shift Assist (quickshifter up/down)  • Cruise control  • My Triumph Bluetooth + TFT display integration  • All-LED lighting & self-cancelling indicators