2011 Triumph Sprint GT | First Ride

What James Bond would ride

By , Photography by Graeme Brown, Tim Keeton
2011 Triumph Sprint Gt Front View

tech
SPEC
Evolution
Triumph's Sprint ST sport-tourer, reconfigured to increase practicality, passenger comfort and performance, and rechristened the Sprint GT.

Rivals
BMW K1300GT, Honda VFR1200F, Kawasaki Concours14 and Yamaha FJR1300.

TECH
Price $13,199
Engine type l-c inline-triple
Valve train DOHC, 12v
Displacement 1050cc
Bore x stroke 79.0 x 71.4mm
Compression 12.0:1
Fuel system EFI
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Transmission 6-speed
Claimed horsepower 128.7 bhp @ 9200 rpm
Claimed torque 80 lb.-ft. @ 6300 rpm
Frame Aluminum twin-spar with single-sided swingarm
Front suspension 43mm Showa fork
Rear suspension Showa shock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping
Front brake Dual Nissin four-piston calipers, 320mm discs
Rear brake Nissin two-piston caliper, 255mm disc
Front tire 120/70ZR-17 Bridgestone BT-021
Rear tire 180/55ZR-17 Bridgestone BT-021
Rake/trail 23.5°/3.3 in.
Seat height 32.1 in.
Wheelbase 60.5 in.
Fuel capacity 5.3 gal.
Claimed dry weight 558 lbs.
Color Pacific Blue, Aluminum Silver
Available September
Warranty 2 yrs., unlimited mi.

Contact
Triumph Motorcycles America
385 Walt Sanders Memorial Dr. #100
Newnan, GA 30265
678.854.2010
www.triumphmotorcycles.com

Verdict 3.5 stars out of 5
The GT retains the sporting prowess of the Sprint ST while improving its touring ability, all at a value price.

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