Ducati Streetfighter V4 vs Triumph Trident 800
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Ducati Streetfighter V4 and Triumph Trident 800 are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The Triumph Trident 800 undercuts the Ducati Streetfighter V4 by about $13,400, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Ducati Streetfighter V4 leads on power with 214 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickDucati
Ducati Streetfighter V4
Triumph
Triumph Trident 800The verdict
The Ducati Streetfighter V4 edges it overall at 9.1/10, but the Triumph Trident 800 wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Triumph Trident 800
113 hp.
Ducati Streetfighter V4
214 hp and 1.06 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Triumph Trident 800
Our 8.4/10 at $9,995, the most bike per dollar.
Triumph Trident 800
198 kg with an 810 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Ducati Streetfighter V4
Our top score in this matchup at 9.1/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Ducati Streetfighter V4 vs Triumph Trident 800: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 or the Triumph Trident 800?
The Ducati Streetfighter V4 makes the most power at 214 hp and 123 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 or the Triumph Trident 800?
The Triumph Trident 800 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $9,995.
Which is lighter, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 or the Triumph Trident 800?
The Triumph Trident 800 is the lightest at 198 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 or the Triumph Trident 800?
For a new rider we'd point to the Triumph Trident 800: 113 hp and 198 kg make it the most approachable of the group.