Reborn Triumph’s 900 Trident was about as straightforward a bike as Hinckley could produce, and also happened to be one of the best of the early machines. The three-cylinder motor was distinctive, flexible and robust, the handling, though tall, better than the average roadster and it was comfortable, attractive enough and versatile, too. No wonder the Triumph Trident lived longer than most of the early bikes.
Engine
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Like most of the early Hinckley Triumphs – which were all based around a modular construction system – the Trident was available in two capacities, in this case both triples. The short-stroke 750cc was cute enough, but it was the long stroke, 885cc 900 which was the one to go for and proved far more popular being grunty, fruity and versatile. It’s over-engineered, so is robust, too.
Ride and Handling
The Triumph Trident 900’s ride was plush enough, but it’s handling set it apart, being a notch above typical bikes of this type of the time such as Kawasaki’s Zephyr, the Trident boasts decent brakes and suspension and steers sweetly, even if it is a tad top-heavy due to the spine frame.
Equipment
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The Triumph Trident 900 was conceived as a fairly basic, affordable machine and the basic specification reflects that. It’s not exactly lacking, but nor is there anything extra or flash about it either.
Quality and Reliability
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Early Triumph Trident 900s suffered a little from thin paint, which was improved after the building of a new paint shop at Hinckley in 1993, but otherwise are fairly durable and reliable, especially if looked after which, being a Triumph, they tended to be.
Value
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Fairly decent value when new, a good Trident today can be had for around £2000 today. Most now however getting fairly long in the tooth so buy the latest, lowest mileage version you can affrord and be prepared to shop around. 750s are cheaper than 900s, despite being virtually identical.
Insurance
Insurance group: 14
Model History
1991: 900 and 750 Tridents launched
1998: 900 and 750 Tridents deleted.
1998: 900 and 750 Tridents deleted.
Other Versions
Specifications
| Top speed | 130mph |
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| 1/4-mile acceleration | secs |
| Power | 100bhp |
| Torque | 61ftlb |
| Weight | 212kg |
| Seat height | mm |
| Fuel capacity | 25 litres |
| Average fuel consumption | 44mpg |
| Tank range | 130 miles |
| Insurance group | 14 |
| Engine size | 885cc |
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| Engine specification | 12v transverse triple, 6 gears |
| Frame | Tubular steel spine |
| Front suspension adjustment | 43mm telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension adjustment | Monoshock, preload adjust |
| Front brakes | 2 x 296mm discs, four piston calipers |
| Rear brake | 255mm disc twin piston caliper |
| Front tyre size | 120/70 x 17 |
| Rear tyre size | 160/60 x 18 |
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