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2009 Triumph Sprint ST Review

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pushrod · 11-06-2009, 02:18 PM

Huzzah!

Although I prefer the older ('02 - '04) version.

The only 'negative' of any import is that the ST has always been delivered with spring rates intended for riders up to 180-ish pounds.

So, if you tend toward the 'Holy Moly! It's coming towards us!' end of the ergonomic, you'll be wanting stiffer springs fore and aft.

I can't think of a bike I'd rather have than my '03 ST!

Dr_Sprocket · 11-06-2009, 05:59 PM

The Sprint ST is certainly a nice bike, and it was on my "whittle list" before I bought the Uly. Perhaps one of these might be in my future.

jmdonald · 11-06-2009, 07:06 PM

Thanks for the Fresh Perspective on this bike. This one is on my possible list. Anything under 15 large and less than 600 lbs.would be icing on the cake.

Duken4evr · 11-06-2009, 07:54 PM

The Triumph ST is the best bike I have never ridden.

Definitely it would be the one when I am ready for the ST class of motorcyle. The triple underseat exhaust is just too cool also. Quite the comparative bargain as well.

All the other ST bikes are just more than I want. The Triumph fits the bill. Maybe someday.

The_AirHawk · 11-07-2009, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Duken4evr

The Triumph ST is the best bike I have never ridden.

Definitely it would be the one when I am ready for the ST class of motorcyle. The triple underseat exhaust is just too cool also. Quite the comparative bargain as well.

All the other ST bikes are just more than I want. The Triumph fits the bill. Maybe someday.

Funny, I always thought of the FZ1/FZ6 as sorta "Sport-Tour-ie" typee bikes, me ownslef.

Duken4evr · 11-07-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by The_AirHawk

Funny, I always thought of the FZ1/FZ6 as sorta "Sport-Tour-ie" typee bikes, me ownslef.

The FZ1 leans sharply toward sport. Of course that was not good enough for a loon like me. Mine is modded and wears a Penske shock, full Akra exhaust and a PCIII / ign module combo. Power comes on hard at 8,000 rpm and it runs like a train to the 12,250 limiter with about 150 hp on tap. The rev happy '04 to '06 R1 heritage comes through when you uncork an FZ1.

It is a fairly comfy sharp handling heart attack with a handlebar and my idea of Sport Touring. I love the damn thing

sliphorn · 11-07-2009, 09:45 PM

I recently picked up a minty '06 Sprint ST. It's a superb machine that does everything quite well. And that motor! I love that motor!

However, the headlights absolutely suck for night riding and the so called improvements to them for the '08 model year did little if anything to help night riding.

You basically are riding blind at night when the bike is leaned over. That's my only real beef with the bike. Triumph engineers really ought to be ashamed of designing such pizz-poor headlights. Some after market motolights are in my future because I plan on keeping the bike for a good long time.

BTW, heated grips are a Triumph option; I have 'em on mine. I hope the next generation Sprint doesn't get all whiz bang high tech like some of the competition. Long Live Triumph!

tripleripple · 11-07-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Duken4evr

It is a fairly comfy sharp handling heart attack with a handlebar and my idea of Sport Touring. I love the damn thing

I love sentences like that. Well done, Duken4evr.

Before I went Buell, I was a Triumph owner (Thunderbird...not a good first bike, but whatevs.). This setup looks great but I'm probably getting a Tiger as my next bike. Same motor, upright ergos, some light offroad capabilities...just seems more practical.

Duken4evr · 11-08-2009, 07:16 AM

I almost bought a new Tiger when shopping the FZ1. The FZ is a fairly unloved bike and the dealer let it go for 8.4K OTD. I could not pass that up.

Maybe next time. I will own a triumph triple someday. Life is long, I will get around to it

11-06-2009, 12:24 PM	#1
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	2009 Triumph Sprint ST Review Original Article: 2009 Triumph Sprint ST Review Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article 2009 Triumph Sprint ST Review in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

11-06-2009, 02:18 PM	#2
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,635	Huzzah! Although I prefer the older ('02 - '04) version. The only 'negative' of any import is that the ST has always been delivered with spring rates intended for riders up to 180-ish pounds. So, if you tend toward the 'Holy Moly! It's coming towards us!' end of the ergonomic, you'll be wanting stiffer springs fore and aft. I can't think of a bike I'd rather have than my '03 ST! __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

11-06-2009, 05:59 PM	#3
Dr_Sprocket Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delmarva Peninsula Posts: 2,331	The Sprint ST is certainly a nice bike, and it was on my "whittle list" before I bought the Uly. Perhaps one of these might be in my future. __________________ "Aid to the helpless indigent is civilized. Aid to the irresponsible is socially corrosive." ----- Schizuki (c. 2011)

11-06-2009, 07:06 PM	#4
jmdonald Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 1,227	Fresh Perspective Thanks for the Fresh Perspective on this bike. This one is on my possible list. Anything under 15 large and less than 600 lbs.would be icing on the cake. __________________ Secede.

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11-06-2009, 07:54 PM	#5
Duken4evr Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 706	The Triumph ST is the best bike I have never ridden. Definitely it would be the one when I am ready for the ST class of motorcyle. The triple underseat exhaust is just too cool also. Quite the comparative bargain as well. All the other ST bikes are just more than I want. The Triumph fits the bill. Maybe someday.

11-07-2009, 09:45 PM	#8
sliphorn Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 200	I recently picked up a minty '06 Sprint ST. It's a superb machine that does everything quite well. And that motor! I love that motor! However, the headlights absolutely suck for night riding and the so called improvements to them for the '08 model year did little if anything to help night riding. You basically are riding blind at night when the bike is leaned over. That's my only real beef with the bike. Triumph engineers really ought to be ashamed of designing such pizz-poor headlights. Some after market motolights are in my future because I plan on keeping the bike for a good long time. BTW, heated grips are a Triumph option; I have 'em on mine. I hope the next generation Sprint doesn't get all whiz bang high tech like some of the competition. Long Live Triumph!

11-08-2009, 07:16 AM	#10
Duken4evr Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 706	I almost bought a new Tiger when shopping the FZ1. The FZ is a fairly unloved bike and the dealer let it go for 8.4K OTD. I could not pass that up. Maybe next time. I will own a triumph triple someday. Life is long, I will get around to it