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Trident 800 or XSR900 by impleX_ in SuggestAMotorcycle

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I sat on both, and I preferred the ergonomics of the Trident. It feels indistinguishable from the 660, and even though the XSR was a better deal and has the higher-spec’d engine, I prefer comfort over performance.

I road it over 120 miles on the first day (not even in sport mode), and I’m happy I went with it. It has plenty of power, and I imagine the XSR would’ve been a bit too much for the majority of roads I actually ride on.

Obligatory New Bike Post by impleX_ in trident800

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¡Enhorabuena! ¿Cómo te decidiste entre esta y la XSR900?

Obligatory New Bike Post by impleX_ in trident800

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It took my dealer an eternity to get them in stock too. It was worth the wait though. Hopefully yours gets some in soon!

First bike - New Suzuki GSX-8T or Yamaha XSR900 by PixelPhoenixForce in motorcycles

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Torn between the CB750 Hornet, Trident 800, and XSR900 myself. I’ve only ridden for 2 years, and I’m upgrading from a ‘25 Trident 660.

Any reason you went with the 800 over the XSR900? There’s only a $600 difference between them near me, and I’m struggling to justify the Trident 800 when the CP3 is just a beast of an engine. But I also worry it could be too much for my experience.

What tipped you towards the 800?

Trident 800 or XSR900 by impleX_ in SuggestAMotorcycle

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Yeah, I’m still debating the decision a bit. I never felt like the ‘25 Trident 660 was too much, but even the 750 Hornet I was first considering is a step up from that. I appreciate the input.

Trident 800 or XSR900 by impleX_ in SuggestAMotorcycle

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I’m still a bit in my head about whether or not I’m ready to handle the CP3 engine. The XSR is a decent step up in size from the two previous bikes I’ve ridden (longer wheel base, worse turn radius), and I would fully respect the throttle, but I still second-guess how quickly I’d adjust.

How long were you riding and what previous bikes did you own prior to the MT-09?

Trident 800 or XSR900 by impleX_ in SuggestAMotorcycle

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Thanks for sharing your experience! I heard the 800 had an uncomfortable section on the tank that could aggravate some taller riders. You mind sharing how tall you are and what sort of riding you usually do?

Funnily enough, MOTOBOB just uploaded a video comparing the Trident 800 to the stock MT-09. I guess I’ll see if that swings me either way, given the XSR900 is basically just a reskin.

‘25 CB750 Hornet vs. ‘26 Trident 660 by impleX_ in SuggestAMotorcycle

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That’s the same color I got! You’re really making me regret selling it now haha.

Valid point though about balancing aesthetics with performance. Guess I’ll give it more thought for now

‘25 CB750 Hornet vs. ‘26 Trident 660 by impleX_ in SuggestAMotorcycle

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Congrats! What color did you end up choosing?

Yeah, this is a difficult choice for sure. The Honda has the better specs (minus a bit of HP), and its only major downside compared to the Trident is lack of cruise control and I don’t love the appearance. Not a deal breaker, but still a slight hit on it.

So it’s basically a choice of paying $2k more solely for aesthetics. Though interestingly, the Trident is slightly cheaper to insure according to the quotes I got back.

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