Triumph Trident 660 vs Suzuki GSX-8S
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Triumph Trident 660 and Suzuki GSX-8S are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The Triumph Trident 660 undercuts the Suzuki GSX-8S by about $404, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Triumph Trident 660 leads on power with 81 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Triumph
Triumph Trident 660
Our pickSuzuki
Suzuki GSX-8SThe verdict
The Suzuki GSX-8S edges it overall at 8.5/10, but the Triumph Trident 660 wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Triumph Trident 660
A2-legal, 81 hp.
Triumph Trident 660
81 hp and 0.43 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Suzuki GSX-8S
Our 8.5/10 at $8,999, the most bike per dollar.
Triumph Trident 660
189 kg with an 805 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Suzuki GSX-8S
Our top score in this matchup at 8.5/10.
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Triumph Trident 660 vs Suzuki GSX-8S: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Triumph Trident 660 or the Suzuki GSX-8S?
The Triumph Trident 660 makes the most power at 81 hp and 64 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Triumph Trident 660 or the Suzuki GSX-8S?
The Triumph Trident 660 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $8,595.
Which is lighter, the Triumph Trident 660 or the Suzuki GSX-8S?
The Triumph Trident 660 is the lightest at 189 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Triumph Trident 660 or the Suzuki GSX-8S?
For a new rider we'd point to the Triumph Trident 660: A2-legal, 81 hp and 189 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
