Kawasaki KLR® 650 S Base vs Triumph Trident 660 Triple Tribute Edition (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki KLR® 650 S Basestacks up against the Triumph Trident 660 Triple Tribute Edition. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki KLR® 650 S BaseTriumph Trident 660 Triple Tribute Edition
Model year20262026
Price$6,999$8,995
Engine652 cc660 cc
Weight187 kg190 kg
Seat height815 mm805 mm
Fuel capacity23.0 L14.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Tires90/90 R21 54S / 130/80 R17 65SMichelin® Road 5: 120/70 ZR17 / Michelin® Road 5: 180/55 ZR17

Kawasaki KLR® 650 S Base vs Triumph Trident 660 Triple Tribute Edition — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki KLR® 650 S Base and the Triumph Trident 660 Triple Tribute Edition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki KLR® 650 S Base brings its published horsepower in a 187 kg package, while the Triumph Trident 660 Triple Tribute Edition counters with its own power figure at 190 kg. On price, the Kawasaki KLR® 650 S Base has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: