Triumph Sprint ST

I'd never really considered Triumph to be a marque I'd consider buying. I have owned 3 bikes now, the last two being a BMW and latterly a Kawasaki. I wanted another BMW, but this ST captured my heart from the moment I tested it. RIDE With a triple engine, the bike is responsive and has a flat torque curve, which means it pulls very evenly throughout the rev range. It's a 955cc lump, which puts it firmly in the big bike class. Fuel injection has ...
...miles from a tankful. The Triumph heated grips are lovely! RELIABILITY It's not died on me yet. The bike was second-hand, and I have had to rectify a few niggles brought about by the previous owner's neglect: head bearings, poorly fitted rear hugger, new chain and sprocket set and small holes in the exhaust. The bike has rewarded me with effortless starting and the accessory power socket on the left side of the bike under the fairing is ideal for ...

wreckferret 17.02.2003 (19.02.2003) · Read full review
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...try. I took my 2003 Triumph Sprint ST for a test drive right off the showroom floor on May 1, 2003. First drive: The dealer (California BMW & Triumph, Mountain View, CA) was afraid to let me drive a new Sprint, and let me drive a RS instead. I wasn't impressed by the comfort, and hesitated to drive the ST. However, the dealer changed his mind and urged me to drive it. I took it out, and couldn't believe the difference. It was absolutely amazing. ...
...beefy 118 hp of the Triumph Sprint ST. The VFR seemed heavier and felt a bit closer to the BMW tourers than I prefer. I did not want an official touring bike, which is how I would describe the VFR. It's a great bike in general, but just not as comfortable or as fast, and doesn't corner as well. For those VFR fans, I am sorry to say that I simply cannot find any advantage this bike has over the 2003 Sprint ST. In the looks department, although subjective, ...

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I bought the ST after months of looking at the usual Japanese suspects. The clincher was when the dealer fired up the engine on his demo model in the showroom. I couldn't believe the sound and feel of the big triple. The VFR800 might rev snappily and wildly, but the hearty grumble of the 955, with that meaty thrumble through the midrange is simply unforgettable. British Racing Green. It should be obvious, I suppose, but when the bike rolled out ...
...jaw dropped with the "That's MINE" feeling. Clocking up a couple of hundred miles in a few hours is easy, blasting over backroads. The huge tyres, easy handling, eye-popping brakes, and infinitely torquey engine make this middle distance work nothing short of completely enjoyable. No sore back, sore bum or sore arms. I opted for heated grips too, so after a two-hour drive to Edinburgh in November I was actually warm! It's not a short journey bike ...

atait 18.12.2002 · Read full review
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This bike is good looking, comfortable to ride with good handling. Performance is best mid-range when you need/enjoy it most. The 3 cylinder engine sounds great and is very responsive. It captures some of the torque of the big twins combined with the attributes of a multi. The mix works well. It is also very good on fuel consumption. Bike starts easily and runs smoothly immediately. gearbox is quite slick too and not clunk like some of jap boxes. ...

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