The famous Triumph Trident name is back in the news these days, with the launch of the excellent 660 roadster. The original was a highly lauded too, despite being launched shortly before the iconic Honda CB750.
The Trident T150 was quicker than its Japanese counterpart, and handled better too. It would also lap a track faster than a Norton Commando or Ducati 750 GT. But as we all know, Triumph was beset with industrial problems, and production fizzled out after seven years and a moderate run of just under 28,000 sales.
Despite the sales success, first-generation Tridents are extremely rare on the custom scene. If anyone could do the classic triple justice, it would be one of the top Japanese builders.…