Triumph Trident 660

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I'm fascinated by the market positioning and mechanical execution of the Trident 660. 417 lbs. / 189 kg, 81 horsepower, & 47 lb-ft of torque in a compact bike with a round headlight for USD $8k is compelling.

I'm like LongRanger, though, not the biggest fan of some styling cues. Pain points are the stubby tail and the featureless black wheels. The stubby could be somewhat mitigated with a luggage rack and some Hepco & Becker C-Bow panniers, but the black wheels make even a light bike look heavier...there's too much visual weight down below. The wheels should look like wings, not boots.