Triumph Trident 800 vs Zero FXE
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Triumph Trident 800 and Zero FXE are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The Triumph Trident 800 undercuts the Zero FXE by about $2,500, 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
Zero
Zero FXEThe verdict
The Triumph Trident 800 edges it overall at 8.4/10, but the Zero FXE wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Zero FXE
A2-legal, 46 hp, forgiving to learn on.
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.
Zero FXE
131 kg with an 836 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 Zero FXE: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Triumph Trident 800 or the Zero FXE?
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 Zero FXE?
The Triumph Trident 800 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $9,995.
Which is lighter, the Triumph Trident 800 or the Zero FXE?
The Zero FXE is the lightest at 131 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 Zero FXE?
For a new rider we'd point to the Zero FXE: A2-legal, 46 hp and 131 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
