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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.