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Triumph Trident 660 vs LiveWire S2 Del Mar

Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.

The Triumph Trident 660 and LiveWire S2 Del Mar are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The Triumph Trident 660 undercuts the LiveWire S2 Del Mar by about $6,904, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the LiveWire S2 Del Mar leads on power with 84 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.

Triumph Trident 660
Our pick
8.1

Triumph

Triumph Trident 660
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
7.9

LiveWire

LiveWire S2 Del Mar

The verdict

The Triumph Trident 660 edges it overall at 8.1/10, but the LiveWire S2 Del Mar wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.

Best for new riders

Triumph Trident 660

A2-legal, 81 hp.

Most exciting

LiveWire S2 Del Mar

84 hp and 0.42 hp/kg, the strongest here.

Best value

Triumph Trident 660

Our 8.1/10 at $8,595, the most bike per dollar.

Easiest to manage

Triumph Trident 660

189 kg with an 805 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.

Highest rated

Triumph Trident 660

Our top score in this matchup at 8.1/10.

Price & rating
Price$8,595$15,499
KickTheStand score8.1 / 107.9 / 10
Performance
Engine660cc tripleElectric
Power81 hp84 hp
Torque64 Nm263 Nm
Power-to-weight0.43 hp/kg0.42 hp/kg
Chassis & brakes
Front suspension41mm Showa SFF USD forkn/a
Rear suspensionShowa monoshockn/a
Front brakesDual 310mm discs, Nissinn/a
Rear brakesSingle 255mm discn/a
Dimensions & practicality
Weight189 kg199 kg
Seat height805 mm775 mm
Fuel capacity14 Ln/a
Suitability
ClassNakedNaked
A2 licenceYesNo
Good for beginnersNoNo
Best forcommuting, sportcommuting, sport

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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Triumph Trident 660 vs LiveWire S2 Del Mar: your questions answered

Which is faster, the Triumph Trident 660 or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?

The LiveWire S2 Del Mar makes the most power at 84 hp and 263 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.

Which is cheaper, the Triumph Trident 660 or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?

The Triumph Trident 660 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $8,595.

Which is lighter, the Triumph Trident 660 or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?

The Triumph Trident 660 is the lightest at 189 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.

Which is better for a beginner, the Triumph Trident 660 or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?

For a new rider we'd point to the Triumph Trident 660: A2-legal, 81 hp and 189 kg make it the most approachable of the group.

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