Triumph Trident 800 vs LiveWire S2 Del Mar
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Triumph Trident 800 and LiveWire S2 Del Mar are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The Triumph Trident 800 undercuts the LiveWire S2 Del Mar by about $5,504, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Triumph Trident 800 leads on power with 113 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.
Our pickTriumph
Triumph Trident 800
LiveWire
LiveWire S2 Del MarThe verdict
The Triumph Trident 800 edges it overall at 8.4/10, but the LiveWire S2 Del Mar wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
84 hp.
Triumph Trident 800
113 hp and 0.57 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Triumph Trident 800
Our 8.4/10 at $9,995, the most bike per dollar.
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
199 kg with an 775 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Triumph Trident 800
Our top score in this matchup at 8.4/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Triumph Trident 800 vs LiveWire S2 Del Mar: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Triumph Trident 800 or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
The Triumph Trident 800 makes the most power at 113 hp and 84 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Triumph Trident 800 or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
The Triumph Trident 800 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $9,995.
Which is lighter, the Triumph Trident 800 or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
The Triumph Trident 800 is the lightest at 198 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Triumph Trident 800 or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
For a new rider we'd point to the LiveWire S2 Del Mar: 84 hp and 199 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
