Honda CB650R vs Triumph Trident 800
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Honda CB650R and Triumph Trident 800 are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The Honda CB650R undercuts the Triumph Trident 800 by about $596, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Triumph Trident 800 leads on power with 113 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.
Honda
Honda CB650R
Our pickTriumph
Triumph Trident 800The verdict
The Triumph Trident 800 edges it overall at 8.4/10, but the Honda CB650R wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Honda CB650R
A2-legal, 94 hp, forgiving to learn on.
Triumph Trident 800
113 hp and 0.57 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.
Triumph Trident 800
Our top score in this matchup at 8.4/10.
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Honda CB650R vs Triumph Trident 800: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Honda CB650R or the Triumph Trident 800?
The Triumph Trident 800 makes the most power at 113 hp and 84 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Honda CB650R or the Triumph Trident 800?
The Honda CB650R is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $9,399.
Which is lighter, the Honda CB650R 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 Honda CB650R or the Triumph Trident 800?
For a new rider we'd point to the Honda CB650R: A2-legal, 94 hp and 203 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
