The best middleweight naked bikes, like the Triumph Trident 660, possess a workmanlike quality: They’re efficient to run and own, they’re not overly precious, they handle well, and they get up and go with little prodding. Add a little wind protection and a place to put luggage, and they’d make great lightweight touring bikes—exactly what Triumph must have been thinking when it introduced the Tiger Sport 660, a Trident 660 in sport-touring trim.
From first glance, the Tiger Sport’s sporty half-fairing and adjustable windscreen allude to its wide-ranging capability. The Tiger Sport 660 uses the same three-cylinder engine as the Trident 660; Triumph claims it produces 81 hp at 10,250 rpm and 47 lb.-ft. of torque at 6,250 rpm. To better accommodate touring duties, Triumph beefed up the Trident’s subframe, elongated the swingarm, increased the travel of the Showa suspension, and modified the ergos for a more upright riding position. While the seat height is an inch higher than the Trident, our testers found the narrow saddle was adequate compensation. In keeping with the times, the Tiger Sport uses a ride-by-wire system incorporating two selectable riding modes, Road and Rain. ABS is standard. A TFT/LCD display and LED lighting add to the Tiger Sport’s premium feel. An array of accessories, including hard luggage, further the three-cylinder middleweight’s touring transformation.
The 2024 Tiger Sport 660 starts at $9,695 in Jet Black/Graphite. Snowdonia White/Jet Black and Korosi Red/Graphite increase price to $9,820.
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