2024 HONDA CB650R vs 2024 TRIUMPH Trident 660
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 HONDA CB650R 81 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 TRIUMPH Trident 660 80.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 81 hp (2024 TRIUMPH Trident 660) up to 95 hp (2024 HONDA CB650R).
- Torque spans 63 Nm (2024 HONDA CB650R) up to 63.7 Nm (2024 TRIUMPH Trident 660).
- Weight spans 189 kg (2024 TRIUMPH Trident 660) to 205 kg (2024 HONDA CB650R).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | HONDA CB650R | TRIUMPH Trident 660 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | TRIUMPH |
| Model | HONDA CB650R | TRIUMPH Trident 660 |
| Engine size | 650cc | 650cc |
| Power | 95hp | 81hp |
| Torque | 63nm. | 63.7nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 205kg | 189kg |
| Front brake | 310 mm x 4.5 mm double disc with four piston caliper | Nissin two-piston sliding calipers, twin 310mm discs, ABS |
| Rear brake | 240 mm x 5 mm disc with single piston caliper | Nissin single-piston sliding caliper, single 255mm disc, ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 81cm | 80.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) | 120/70R17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W) | 180/55R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm Showa Separate Function front Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) USD forks | Showa 41mm upside down separate function forks (SFF) |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock damper with 10 stage adjustable preload, 43.5mm stroke | Showa monoshock RSU, with preload adjustment |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 235km/h | 210km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15.4 L – 5.5 L/100km | 14 L – 5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $9399 | $8595 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View TRIUMPH price list |
| Extra features | -A.S.clutch E-Clutch, 5-inch full colour TFT screen, -Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), (HSTC) Honda Selectable Torque Control, -HSS |
-TFT instruments, traction control -Power Modes, electronic throttle control -15000km Service motorcycle maintenance interval |
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2024 HONDA CB650R vs 2024 TRIUMPH Trident 660: listed specifications
The 2024 HONDA CB650R and 2024 TRIUMPH Trident 660 are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the CB650R has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed, and the Trident 660 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CB650R and Trident 660 have very similar engine displacement (650 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
CB650R has a clear listed power advantage (95 hp vs 81 hp).
Torque
CB650R and Trident 660 have very similar listed torque (63 Nm vs 63.7 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB650R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (235 km/h vs 210 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Trident 660 is notably lighter on the listed weight (189 kg vs 205 kg). CB650R and Trident 660 have very similar seat heights (81 cm vs 80.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed and weight, while displacement, torque and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CB650R vs TRIUMPH Trident 660?
HONDA CB650R is listed at 235 km/h (146 mph) vs 210 km/h (130 mph) for TRIUMPH Trident 660.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB650R or TRIUMPH Trident 660?
HONDA CB650R has 95 hp compared with 81 hp on the TRIUMPH Trident 660.
Which is lighter, HONDA CB650R or TRIUMPH Trident 660?
TRIUMPH Trident 660 is lighter at 189 kg vs 205 kg for HONDA CB650R.
Which is better, HONDA CB650R or TRIUMPH Trident 660?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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