Shopping the Triumph Trident 800 and want to know how it really compares to the Yamaha MT-09, Kawasaki Z900 and Honda CB750 Hornet? Here’s an honest, sourced side-by-side — specs, horsepower, price and the places the competition wins — from Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA. Triumph’s new 798cc triple makes 113 hp for $9,995 — near-MT-09 performance for $600 less, with premium Showa forks, radial brakes and cornering ABS. Here’s the honest look against the performance-middleweight nakeds.
2026 Triumph Trident 800 vs. the performance nakeds
Triumph’s new 798cc triple makes 113 hp for $9,995 — near-MT-09 performance for $600 less, with premium Showa forks, radial brakes and cornering ABS. Here’s the honest look against the performance-middleweight nakeds.
TriumphTrident 800 Our pick | YamahaMT-09 | KawasakiZ900 | HondaCB750 Hornet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 798cc triple | 890cc triple | 948cc inline-4 | 755cc twin |
| Horsepower | 113 hp | 117 hp | 125 hp | 90 hp |
| Torque | 62 lb-ft | 68 lb-ft | 72 lb-ft | 55 lb-ft |
| Cornering ABS + IMU | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ABS |
| Weight | 436 lb | ~425 lb | ~467 lb | ~425 lb |
| Price starting MSRP | $9,995 | ~$10,599 | ~$9,999 | ~$8,499 |
Why buy the Trident 800 from Empire
Near-flagship triple performance and premium spec — for less than the bike everyone cross-shops.
- ✓MT-09 performance for less. 113 hp and 62 lb-ft from the new 798cc triple — a whisker off the MT-09, for $600 under it.
- ✓Premium chassis as standard. Showa big-piston forks, radial brakes, a 5″ TFT and IMU-based cornering ABS and traction control.
- ✓The everyday triple. The three-cylinder torque and smoothness that makes it easy in town and thrilling when you open it up.
- ●Straight talk. The MT-09 makes a touch more power (117 hp) and has a big following; the Z900 makes 125 hp for about the same money (though it’s a heavier inline-four); and the CB750 Hornet undercuts them all on price. The Trident 800 is the premium-triple value play.
And the price is the price. Our advertised number already includes freight, setup and our documentation fee — only sales tax and title/registration are added.
Watch before you buy — top Trident 800 videos
▶Full Review, Sound Check & First RideIndependent YouTube review
▶The Everyday Sports BikeIndependent YouTube review
▶The Bike Most Riders Actually Want?Independent YouTube review
▶First Ride — 2026’s Best New Naked?Independent YouTube review
Frequently asked questions
Is the Triumph Trident 800 a good choice?
Near-flagship triple performance and premium spec — for less than the bike everyone cross-shops. 113 hp and 62 lb-ft from the new 798cc triple — a whisker off the MT-09, for $600 under it.
How does the Triumph Trident 800 compare to the competition?
The MT-09 makes a touch more power (117 hp) and has a big following; the Z900 makes 125 hp for about the same money (though it’s a heavier inline-four); and the CB750 Hornet undercuts them all on price. The Trident 800 is the premium-triple value play.
Where can I see the Triumph Trident 800 near Spokane?
Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA stocks the Triumph Trident 800 with Up Front Pricing — freight, setup and our documentation fee are already in the advertised price. Text us at 509-498-3541 or browse the inventory online.
Figures are 2026 model-year from manufacturer and published sources; competitor specs and prices are approximate, vary by trim and market, and should be verified before purchase. MSRPs exclude tax and title/registration. Video links are independent third-party YouTube reviews for research; Empire Cycle & Powersports is not affiliated with the creators. Comparison by Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley, WA.
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Reviewed & updated by the team at Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley.