Description

SPRINT ST £8079, SPRINT ST ABS £8679

On the road price includes VAT and: manufacturer delivery charge (£182.13), numberplate (£10.95), tax disc holder (£2.50), petrol (£6.00), first service labour (£75.00), First Registration Fee (£55.00), 12 months Vehicle Excise Duty (£66.00) - a total of £422.58.

The Sprint ST is a bike that defies compromises. As a sports bike, it covers distances in absolute comfort, as a touring bike it can carve corners effortlessly, with a stunning blend of poise, power and all round practicality.

Powered by Triumph’s highly-acclaimed 1050cc fuel injected three-cylinder engine, the Sprint ST has huge reserves of torque for linear drive in any gear and great reserves of horsepower for when it’s needed. Peak power is an impressive 127PS (125bhp) at 9,250rpm while peak torque of 105Nm (77ft.lbf) arrives at just 7,500rpm.

Matching the Sprint ST’s sublime engine is a superb aluminium beam frame chassis that creates a composed yet fast steering motorcycle. High quality 43mm cartridge-type telescopic forks, adjustable for spring preload, give fine control while the rear shock is remotely adjustable for spring preload and rebound damping. A pair of powerful four-piston front brake calipers mated to 320mm floating discs provide superb stopping power.

The Sprint ST’s look is both practical and stylish. The high, pulled back handlebars have been tailored to give a relaxed riding position. Styling cues, such as the triple front headlights, triple exhaust exits and LED rear light complement each other fluidly. Fuel capacity is a useful 20 litres (4.4 gal).

Further expanding the Sprint ST’s touring role are the colour matched factory designed waterproof hard panniers that are fitted as standard. To further increase carrying capacity you can add a matching top box from Triumph’s wide range of accessories.

Three colour options are available for the 2009 Sprint ST, with Phantom Black joining the existing Graphite and Pacific Blue options. An ABS-equipped version of the Sprint ST is also available. The system, which works independently on the front and rear brakes, operates at 100 calculations per second and can sense the exact moment the wheel is about to lock up. It then releases the brake – over a fraction of a second – to allow the tyre to retain grip before reapplying the brake.

Features

Engine and transmission

• Type Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
• Capacity 1050cc
• Bore/Stroke 79 x 71.4mm
• Fuel System Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI
• Final Drive X ring chain
• Clutch Wet, multi-plate
• Gearbox 6-speed

Chassis, running gear and displays

• Frame Aluminium beam perimeter
• Swingarm Single-sided, aluminium alloy with eccentric chain adjuster
• Wheels Front Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 3.5in
• Rear Cast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 5.5in
• Tyres Front 120/70 ZR 17
• Rear 180/55 ZR 17
• Suspension Front Showa 43mm cartridge forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload, 127mm travel
• Rear Showa monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping, 119mm rear wheel travel
• Brakes Front Twin 320mm floating discs, Nissin 4-piston calipers (ABS model available)
• Rear Single 255mm disc, Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper (ABS model available)
• Front brake master cylinder Nissin master cylinder, 16mm diameter
• Instrument display/functions Analogue speedometer, trip computer and analogue tachometer

Dimensions and capacities

• Length 2114mm (83.2in)
• Width (Handlebars) 750mm (29.5in)
• Height 1215mm (47.8in)
• Seat Height 805mm (31.7in)
• Wheelbase 1457mm (57.4in)
• Rake/Trail 24.0º / 90mm
• Dry Weight 210kg (474lbs) / ABS model: 213kg (469lbs)
• Fuel Tank Capacity 20 litres (4.4 gal / 5.2 US gals)

Performance (at crank to DIN 70020)

• Maximum Power 127PS / 125bhp / 93kW @ 9250rpm
• Maximum Torque 105Nm / 77ft.lbf @ 7500rpm