Triumph Trident 660 2021 vs. CFMOTO 700CL-X 2022

Triumph Trident 660 2021

Triumph Trident 660 2021

CFMOTO 700CL-X 2022

CFMOTO 700CL-X 2022

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Overview - Triumph Trident 660 2021 vs CFMOTO 700CL-X 2022

In terms of engine and drive train, both the Triumph Trident 660 2021 and the CFMOTO 700CL-X 2022 have inline engines with fuel injection systems. However, the Trident 660 has a more powerful engine with 81 HP compared to the CFMOTO's 70 HP. The Trident also has a higher torque of 64 Nm compared to the CFMOTO's 61 Nm. Additionally, the Trident has three cylinders while the CFMOTO has two. Both bikes have liquid cooling systems and similar displacements, with the Trident at 660cc and the CFMOTO at 693cc.

In terms of suspension, both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspensions at the rear. However, the Trident uses Showa suspension components while the CFMOTO uses Kayaba components. The Trident's rear suspension only has preload adjustment, while the CFMOTO's rear suspension has compression, preload, and rebound adjustments.

Both bikes have steel frames and similar braking systems, with the Trident having double disk brakes at the front with a diameter of 310 mm, and the CFMOTO having a single disk brake at the front with a larger diameter of 320 mm.

Triumph Trident 660 2021

Triumph Trident 660 2021

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both bikes have ABS, riding modes, and cruise control. However, the Trident also has traction control, while the CFMOTO does not.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Trident has a slightly wider front tire at 120 mm compared to the CFMOTO's 110 mm. Both bikes have the same rear tire width of 180 mm. The Trident has a smaller front tire diameter of 17 inches compared to the CFMOTO's 18 inches. Both bikes have the same rear tire diameter of 17 inches. The Trident has a slightly higher seat height at 805 mm compared to the CFMOTO's 800 mm. The CFMOTO is slightly heavier with a kerb weight of 196 kg compared to the Trident's 189 kg. Both bikes have similar fuel tank capacities, with the Trident at 14 liters and the CFMOTO at 13 liters. The Trident has a longer range of 304 km compared to the CFMOTO's 270 km. Both bikes have similar combined fuel consumption, with the Trident at 4.6 l/100km and the CFMOTO at 4.8 l/100km.

CFMOTO 700CL-X 2022

CFMOTO 700CL-X 2022

In terms of equipment, both bikes have LED headlights. The Trident also has a TFT display, while the CFMOTO has cornering lights in addition to LED headlights.

In terms of strengths, the Trident has a powerful three-cylinder engine, a good chassis and brakes for its class, extensive electronic equipment, and optional quickshifter with blipper. It also has simple and accessible controls. On the other hand, the CFMOTO has a characterful engine, agile handling, finely controllable brakes, ample equipment for the price, a comfortable seating position, and a fully adjustable chassis.

In terms of weaknesses, the Trident's traction control is overall very defensive. The CFMOTO's buttons could give better feedback, and its brakes may not be suitable for very sporty driving.

Technical Specifications Triumph Trident 660 2021 compared to CFMOTO 700CL-X 2022

Triumph Trident 660 2021
CFMOTO 700CL-X 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
Engine powerEngine power81 HPEngine power70 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque61 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement660 ccmDisplacement693 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandKayaba

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandShowaBrandKayaba
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter320 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cruise control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WidthWidth795 mmWidth887 mm
HeightHeight1,089 mmHeight1,200 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height800 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)189 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)196 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity13 l
RangeRange304 kmRange270 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions107 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions115 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption4.6 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption4.8 l/100km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentCornering lights, LED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Trident 660 2021

Triumph Trident 660 2021

You can tell that the Trident is a new bike. Triumph has developed the necessary ingredients for the year 2021 with pinpoint accuracy. Cheeky but not intrusive sound, a lively engine and a comprehensive electronics package including quickshifter are simply fun. A casual motorbike that even experienced riders can have a lot of fun riding.

Powerful three-cylinder powerplant

surprisingly good chassis and brakes for this class

extensive electronic equipment

optional quickshifter with blipper

simple and accessible controls

Traction control overall very defensive

CFMOTO 700CL-X 2022

CFMOTO 700CL-X 2022

As a motorbike from a lesser-known manufacturer, the CFMOTO 700CL-X will probably remain an insider's tip. However, those who dare to take it up will find the CL-X a chic, well-made and agile naked bike with top equipment at a competitive price. The fully adjustable chassis in particular is unique in the class and could make the right niche of demanding riders happy.

Characterful engine

Agile handling

Brakes are finely controllable

Ample equipment for the price

Comfortable seating position

Fully adjustable chassis

Buttons could give better feedback

brakes not suitable for very sporty driving

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Trident 660 vs CFMOTO 700CL-X

There are a few key differences between a Triumph Trident 660 2021 and a CFMOTO 700CL-X 2022. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Triumph Trident 660 2021 is about 13% higher. Compared to CFMOTO 700CL-X 2022 there are more Triumph Trident 660 2021 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 23 compared to 9. It takes less time to sell a CFMOTO 700CL-X with 33 days compared to 85 days for the Triumph Trident 660. Since model year 2021 1000PS.de editors have written 20 reviews for the Triumph Trident 660 and 9 reviews for the CFMOTO 700CL-X since model year 2022. The first review for the Triumph Trident 660 was published on 10/30/2020 and now has more than 76,700 views. This compares to more than 10,200 views for the first review on CFMOTO 700CL-X published on 11/5/2021.

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