My new Triumph Sprint ST...

TraumaOne · 09-09-2005, 7:16 PM

Picked it up today... A Triumph Sprint ST. First impressions, I Love it! I never realized riding a motorcycle could actually be comfortable! It is powerful and has lots of torque as well. I'm heading out to the beach this week, but can't wait to ride again!

Mojave954 · 09-09-2005, 7:21 PM

Sweet looking ride.

Bacchus · 09-09-2005, 7:28 PM

Is that the same model that bwhip purchased?

He loves his!

*Mo Noyz* · 09-09-2005, 7:34 PM

Fuel gauge??!!!

Bah!!!!!

No real motorcycle has a fuel gauge..................

asiliat · 09-09-2005, 7:49 PM

love everything but the grab rails. And quite frankly, after riding a bike w/ digital readout, couldn't go back to analog.

TraumaOne · 09-09-2005, 8:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bacchus

Is that the same model that bwhip purchased?

He loves his!

Yep!

TraumaOne · 09-09-2005, 8:20 PM

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Originally Posted by asiliat

love everything but the grab rails. And quite frankly, after riding a bike w/ digital readout, couldn't go back to analog.

I was hesitant about it but I actually like having the analog... Besides, in the right hand screen, I can get continous MPG or avg speed, max speed, trip timer... and more

asiliat · 09-09-2005, 8:28 PM

Now THAT sounds like fun then - although I'd end up staring only at the MPG to see if I can best my highscore.

cbr9two9guy · 09-09-2005, 8:43 PM

redlines at 10k eeeeeeeeeeeeeek

TraumaOne · 09-09-2005, 9:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cbr9two9guy

redlines at 10k eeeeeeeeeeeeeek

dude it's a sport touring triple... I just got rid of a bike that redlines at 15k... yeah THAT was useful

TraumaOne · 09-09-2005, 9:13 PM

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Originally Posted by asiliat

Now THAT sounds like fun then - although I'd end up staring only at the MPG to see if I can best my highscore.

Yeah, it is fun

I hit 99.9 mpg by pulling the clutch on a downhill

CBRVFR · 09-09-2005, 9:21 PM

Congratulations! I'm going to want long term updates...

How much does it weigh? Does it carry the weight high?

TraumaOne · 09-09-2005, 9:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRVFR

Congratulations! I'm going to want long term updates...

How much does it weigh? Does it carry the weight high?

Definately heavier than the 636 and more top-heavy. The brakes as Bwhip had mentioned about his are a bit mushy. Once I get back, I'll re-bleed them. The sales guy warned me that these brake pads would take a few hundred miles to bed in

Anyway, I really enjoyed the ride!

Mattress · 09-09-2005, 9:33 PM

Sweet ride dude

I love my Triumph too

Bacchus · 09-09-2005, 9:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TraumaOne

I hit 99.9 mpg by pulling the clutch on a downhill

Bwahahaaaa!

What a feature!

dbgoff · 09-09-2005, 11:06 PM

Nice.

CBR929RE · 09-09-2005, 11:19 PM

thats such a tasteful looking bike. Congrats and enjoy.

Heavy-Dee · 09-10-2005, 10:07 AM

I've been really partial to that bike. I'm thinking it is a VFR killer.

HD

Getsome · 09-10-2005, 11:10 AM

Each time I see pics of one of those I want one more......

Heavy-Dee · 09-10-2005, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Getsome

Each time I see pics of one of those I want one more......

+1

My dealer had a blue one on the floor for a couple of weeks. Man I wanted it bad!

HD

phobiaphobe · 09-10-2005, 12:20 PM

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RC51Mike · 09-10-2005, 2:04 PM

That's very nice. Could be my next sport/tour. Also looking at the Ducati ST3 or 4. I like the Sprint in red but that's only with ABS?

Heavy-Dee · 09-10-2005, 3:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RC51Mike

Ducati ST3

Pretty sure I sat on one of those today. Hard bags and a nice squishy seat to go along w/ my squishy butt. It was comfy, and looks a lot like the Sprint.

It could be a good choice.

HD

Scout · 09-10-2005, 4:09 PM

Out of the love it or hate it camps, I definately love it. Beautiful bike.

I still haven't seen one out and about, or in person, but love the modernistic triple touches.

Skully · 09-10-2005, 5:32 PM

Very nice.

I guess that new white VFR made your decision easier.

TraumaOne · 09-10-2005, 6:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

I've been really partial to that bike. I'm thinking it is a VFR killer.

HD

Exactly... Like I posted over in the '06 VFR thread, I waited to see what Honda was coming out with for the VFR. If it was lighter or more powerful, I would have gone with the Honda... But the Triumph already had what I was looking for...

I'm sure in a year or two I will be looking to add to the stable and get a sportbike again. I hope Honda comes out with something a bit more exciting than what is currently available...

TraumaOne · 09-10-2005, 6:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Skully

Very nice.

I guess that new white VFR made your decision easier.

That it did!

TraumaOne · 09-13-2005, 9:20 PM

So I finally found a dyno on the bike... Check out that torque! It feels that smooth too.

The brakes actually have good bite, the lever just feels a bit mushy. If it isn't raining too hard tomorrow (it will be) I will bleed the brakes...

literbike · 09-13-2005, 9:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRVFR

Congratulations! I'm going to want long term updates...

How much does it weigh? Does it carry the weight high?

Almost sat on one at the dealer the other day, but was able to hold myself back. That is one of the best looking bikes out there, IMO. Congrats

phobiaphobe · 09-14-2005, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TraumaOne

So I finally found a dyno on the bike... Check out that torque! It feels that smooth too.

The brakes actually have good bite, the lever just feels a bit mushy. If it isn't raining too hard tomorrow (it will be) I will bleed the brakes...

What an unbelievable torque curve...er, plateau. I am VERY interested in this bike. Looking forward to hearing your long-term feedback on it. Post often!