Triumph Trident 660 2021 vs. Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2021

In terms of engine and drive train, the Triumph Trident 660 2021 features an inline three-cylinder engine with a power output of 81 HP and torque of 64 Nm. It has a fuel injection system and a displacement of 660cc. On the other hand, the Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2021 has a V-twin engine with a power output of 73 HP and torque of 66.2 Nm. It also has a fuel injection system and a displacement of 803cc.

Both bikes have upside-down telescopic fork front suspension, with the Triumph Trident 660 using Showa brand suspension and the Ducati Scrambler Nightshift using Kayaba brand suspension. They both have swing arm rear suspension with monoshock absorbers. The Triumph Trident 660 offers preload adjustment for the rear suspension, while the Ducati Scrambler Nightshift offers both preload and rebound adjustment. The Triumph Trident 660 has a steel frame with a perimeter frame type, while the Ducati Scrambler Nightshift has a steel frame with a tubular frame type.

In terms of brakes, the Triumph Trident 660 has double disk brakes with a diameter of 310 mm and double piston calipers. The Ducati Scrambler Nightshift has a single disk brake with a diameter of 330 mm and four piston calipers.

Triumph Trident 660 2021

Both bikes come with advanced rider assistance systems, with the Triumph Trident 660 offering ABS, riding modes, and traction control. The Ducati Scrambler Nightshift offers cornering ABS.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Triumph Trident 660 has a front tire width of 120 mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 180 mm and a diameter of 17 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1401 mm and a seat height of 805 mm. The kerb weight with ABS is 189 kg and it has a fuel tank capacity of 14 liters. The range is 304 km and the combined fuel consumption is 4.6 l/100km. The Ducati Scrambler Nightshift has a front tire width of 110 mm and a diameter of 18 inches, with a rear tire width of 180 mm and a diameter of 17 inches. It has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1445 mm and a lower seat height of 798 mm. The kerb weight with ABS is 196 kg and it has a fuel tank capacity of 13.5 liters. The range is 259 km and the combined fuel consumption is 5.2 l/100km.

In terms of equipment, the Triumph Trident 660 features LED headlights and a TFT display. The Ducati Scrambler Nightshift features LED daytime running lights.

The strengths of the Triumph Trident 660 include its powerful three-cylinder engine, excellent chassis and brakes for its class, extensive electronic equipment, optional quickshifter with blipper, and simple and accessible controls.

Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2021

The strengths of the Ducati Scrambler Nightshift include its smooth engine, comfortable chassis, cornering ABS, strong character bike, cool looks, and low seat height of 798 mm.

The weaknesses of the Triumph Trident 660 include its traction control being overall very defensive.

The weaknesses of the Ducati Scrambler Nightshift include little feeling for the front wheel, the front brake requiring manual force, and the chassis reaching its limits at sporty speeds.