Triumph Sprint ST "first tourer" in Europe's biggest reader's survey
Maverick - Apr 12, 2008

 

"Motorrad" magazine presented 2008 reader’s election for "Bike of the Year" in a big Gala in Ludwigsburg, Germany. There were more than 300 guests from the motorcycle industry.

 

The Sprint ST is undoubtedly the shrewd choice in touring for any rider looking for a versatile, all round motorcycle with sporting edge, genuine touring ability and style.

 

 

Features:

·         The Sprint ST houses a fantastic 1050cc fuel injected three-cylinder engine. Peak power is an impressive 127PS (125bhp) at 9250rpm while peak torque of 105Nm (77ft.lbf) arrives at just 7500rpm. Enhancing the engine is a smooth six-speed gearbox and clutch fitted with an anti-backlash gear.

·         The Sprint ST comes with Triumph’s Keihin ECU offering sophisticated mapping for quicker starting, cleaner running and fuel economic engine.

·         The supportive, spacious seat and relaxed rider and pillion ergonomics make for great comfort on long distance trips.

·         The Sprint ST screen gives great wind protection for those long journeys without obscuring your view around town.

·         Sharp styling without compromise; the Sprint ST uses new lenses in the headlight projectors to offer a superb distribution of light.

·         Panniers are color matched, factory designed, waterproof hard panniers are fitted as standard and lockable with the bike’s ignition key. To further increase carrying capacity you can add a matching top box from Triumph’s wide range of accessories.

·         Triumph’s Antilock Braking System has been carefully designed to boost control under hard braking, working on both wheels independently. This unobtrusive system retains all the sensations of riding, operating at 100 calculations per second to sense the precise moment the wheel is about to lock up, then preventing it from doing so.  The system has been specifically tailored to the Sprint ST, with painstaking calibration over many months to ensure optimum braking performance.

 

Specifications

 

Engine

·         Type - Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder

·         Capacity - 1,050cc

·         Bore/Stroke - 79.0 x 71.4mm

·         Fuel System - Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection

 

Transmission

·         Final Drivem - X ring chain

·         Clutch - Wet, multi-plate

·         Gearbox - 6-speed

 

Cycle Parts

·         Frame - Aluminium beam twin spar

·         Swingarm - Single-sided, aluminium alloy with eccentric chain adjuster

·         Front Wheel - Cast aluminium alloy 5 -spoke, 17 x 3.5in

·         Rear Wheel - Cast aluminium alloy 5 - spoke, 17 x 5.5in

·         Front Tire - 120/70 ZR 17

·         Rear Tire - 180/55 ZR 17

·         Front Suspension - Showa 43mm cartridge forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload 127mm travel

·         Rear Suspension - Showa Monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound and damping, 120mm travel

·         Front Brakes - Twin 320mm floating discs, Nissin 4 piston calipers (ABS model available)

·         Rear Brakes - Single 255mm disc, Nissin 2 piston sliding caliper (ABS model available)

 

Dimensions

·         Length - 2,114mm (83.2in)

·         Width (Handlebars) - 750mm (29.5in)

·         Height - 1,215mm (47.8in)

·         Seat Height - 805mm (31.7in)

·         Wheelbase - 1,457mm (57.4in)

·         Rake/Trail - 24 degree/90mm

·         Weight (Dry) - 210kg (462lbs) (ABS model: 213kg (469lbs)

·         Fuel Tank Capacity - 20 litres (4.4 gal)

 

Performance (Measured at crankshaft to DIN 70020)

·         Maximum Powerm - 127PS / 125bhp / 93kW @ 9,250 rpm

·         Maximum Torque - 105Nm / 77ft.lbf @ 7,500 rpm

 

Colours

·         Graphite, Pacific Blue, Tornado Red

 

Price

·         $11,799 with ABS braking system

 

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