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Expected to launch in 2020, the Trident roadster will make a much-awaited comeback to Triumph’s line of performance bikes.

The original Triumph Trident was launched in the late 70s - becoming the first of Triumph’s bikes to opt in for a three-cylinder engine over the traditional V-twin - but was discontinued in 1998 after one refresh in the late 90s.

Based in classic Triumph roots, the Trident adds a few modern touches to ensure that it upholds the traditional Hinkley design language while catering to a new segment of customers.

Triumph is expected to use the engine from it’s Daytona 675, tweaking it to bring the capacity under the 650cc mark in a bid to bring the bike into a cheaper segment.

In the Indian sports bike market, the mid-range is dominated by Asian manufacturers, who Triumph plans to take on. The Trident will face competition from Kawasaki’s Z650 and the Honda CB650R