Trident 900

1997 Triumph Trident 900 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Triumph's naked motorcycle lineup, the 1997 Triumph Trident 900 relies on a 885 cc (54 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line three, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 98 HP (71.5 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 85 Nm (62.7 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 110.7 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the Trident 900 measures 212 kg (467 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.46 HP/kg (2.16 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1991 to 1998, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.