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Triumph Trident 800 vs Zero SR/F

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 SR/F are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The Triumph Trident 800 undercuts the Zero SR/F by about $11,200, 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.

Triumph Trident 800
Our pick
8.4

Triumph

Triumph Trident 800
Zero SR/F
8.0

Zero

Zero SR/F

The verdict

The Triumph Trident 800 is our pick of this group on the numbers, scoring 8.4/10.

Best for new riders

Triumph Trident 800

113 hp.

Most exciting

Triumph Trident 800

113 hp and 0.57 hp/kg, the strongest here.

Best value

Triumph Trident 800

Our 8.4/10 at $9,995, the most bike per dollar.

Easiest to manage

Triumph Trident 800

198 kg with an 810 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.

Highest rated

Triumph Trident 800

Our top score in this matchup at 8.4/10.

Price & rating
Price$9,995$21,195
KickTheStand score8.4 / 108 / 10
Performance
Engine798cc tripleElectric
Power113 hp110 hp
Torque84 Nm190 Nm
Power-to-weight0.57 hp/kg0.50 hp/kg
Chassis & brakes
Front suspension41mm Showa BPF USD fork, compression/rebound adjustablen/a
Rear suspensionShowa monoshock, preload/rebound adjustablen/a
Front brakesDual 310mm discs, radial 4-pistonn/a
Rear brakesSingle 255mm discn/a
Dimensions & practicality
Weight198 kg220 kg
Seat height810 mm787 mm
Fuel capacity14 Ln/a
Suitability
ClassNakedNaked
A2 licenceNoNo
Good for beginnersNoNo
Best forsport, commutingcommuting, sport

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Triumph Trident 800 vs Zero SR/F: your questions answered

Which is faster, the Triumph Trident 800 or the Zero SR/F?

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 SR/F?

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 SR/F?

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 Zero SR/F?

For a new rider we'd point to the Triumph Trident 800: 113 hp and 198 kg make it the most approachable of the group.

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