2009 Triumph Sprint ST
   
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 faststeering 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.
Specifications
- Engine 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 (except nZ, Za, aU)
- final Drive - X ring chain
- clutch - Wet, multi-plate
- Gearbox - 6-speed
- 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
travelrear 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
- 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)
- Maximum power - 127ps / 125bhp / 93kW @ 9250rpm
- Maximum torque - 105nm / 77ft.lbf @ 7500rpm
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