2021 Triumph Trident 660 vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 Triumph Trident 660 2021 Triumph Trident 660

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
80 hp / 60 kW @ 10250 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
189 kg / 417 lbs
2026 KTM 990 RC-R 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20212026
Make ModelTriumph Trident 660KTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height805 mm / 31.7 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1401 mm / 55.2 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1089 mm / 42.9 in (excl Mirrors)-
Length2020 mm / 79.5 in-
Width795 mm / 31.3 in (incl Handlebars)-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)189 195
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight189 kg / 417 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power80 hp / 60 kW @ 10250 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque64 Nm / 47 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement660 cc / 40.2 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke74.0 x 51.1mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio11.1:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEuro-5EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
ExhaustStainless steel 3 into 1 header system with low single sided stainless steel silencer-
Fuel InductionMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plate, slip and assistPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveX-ring chainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / Drive6 Speed6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel perimeter frame, twin-sided, fabricated steel SwingarmChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front41mm Showa upside down separate function forks (SFF)WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearShowa monoshock RSU, with preload adjustmentWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake24.6°-
Trail107.3 mm / 4.2 in-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear134 mm / 5.3 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationMulti-function instruments with colour TFT screen-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 310mm discs Nissin 2-piston calipers2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 255mm disc Nissin single-piston sliding caliperSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSStandardStandard
Rims - Front3.5 x 17-
Rims - Rear5.5 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70 - R17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear180/55 - R17180/55-ZR 17
Wheels5 Spoke cast aluminumCast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17