range so long as there is demand according to Triumph NZ . Mated to the new engine is a six-speed gearbox with slip assist clutch as standard fare , with an up / down quickshifter available as an optional extra – just one of the over 45 official Triumph accessories on offer at launch . Chassis wise Triumph has designed the Trident with the goal of delivering a confidenceinspiring , agile and fun ride , with a light steering weight , a low seat height of just 805mm and slim width for easy access for a wide range of riders . Combining an all-new tubular steel chassis , an ergonomic set-up designed to suit both experienced and new riders , lightweight 17-inch aluminium spoke wheels , tapered aluminium bars and a wet weight of just 189kg , the Trident should be a hoot to ride . In the handling department , the Trident is bestowed with a Showa suspension set-up . Up the front are Showa upside-down separate function forks giving 120mm front wheel travel , while on the rear is a Showa preload-adjustable linkage-driven monoshock suspension unit . With preload adjustability of the rear suspension and 133.5mm rear wheel travel , the Trident has been set-up to carry a pillion rider , although pillion grab handles are an optional extra . Michelin Road 5 tyres are fitted as standard , with Triumph opting for them due to their reputation to deliver outstanding grip and provide confidence in both wet and dry conditions . A tyre pressure monitoring system is also available as yet another accessory which links in with the Triumph ’ s new TFT display . Completing the stop-go makeup of the Trident is a Nissin braking system with two-piston Nissin sliding calipers with twin 310mm discs on the front , and a single-piston Nissin caliper on the rear disc . As we ’ ve come to expect , Triumph hasn ’ t dropped the ball when it comes to electronics on new Trident . The dash is a TFT display in line with the
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