Wednesday, July 15, 2009

2009 Triumph Sprint ST

2009 Triumph Sprint ST Features and Benefits

Engine
The Sprint ST houses a fantastic 1050cc fuel injected three-cylinder engine, the very essence of what makes a Triumph special. The engine has huge reserves of torque and horsepower. Peak power is an impressive 127PS (125bhp) at 9250rpm while peak torque of 105Nm (77ft.lbf) arrives at just 7500rpm. Enhancing the engine is a smooth six-speed gearbox and clutch fitted with an anti-backlash gear. The Sprint ST comes with Triumph’s Keihin ECU offering sophisticated mapping for quicker starting, cleaner running and fuel economic engine.

Seat
The supportive, spacious seat and relaxed rider and pillion ergonomics make for great comfort on long distance trips.

Screen
The Sprint ST screen gives great wind protection for those long journeys without obscuring your view around town.

Headlights
Sharp styling without compromise; the Sprint ST’s three projector lamps give the bike a distinctive look

Panniers
Colour matched, factory designed, waterproof hard panniers are fitted as standard and are lockable with the bike’s ignition key. To further increase carrying capacity you can add a matching top box from Triumph’s wide range of accessories.

ABS
Triumph’s Antilock Braking System has been carefully designed to boost control under hard braking, working on both wheels independently. This unobtrusive system retains all the sensations of riding, operating at 100 calculations per second to sense the precise moment the wheel is about to lock up, then preventing it from doing so. The system has been specifically tailored to the Sprint ST, with painstaking calibration over many months to ensure optimum braking performance

Triumph Sprint ST won Motorrad’s 2007 50,000 km endurance test and 2008 Touring awards adding to the many reasons why this Triumph is a special and unique motorcycle in every respect. Its proofs of Triumph Sprint ST qualities. And for 2009 comes with features like single sided swing arm with inboard rear disc, under seat exhaust system, twin floating front discs with 4 piston callipers, six speed gearbox and a tuned version of fuel injected 1050cc triple now giving 127bhp and 107Nm of torque-The Sprint ST shows its sporting characteristic. Mile eating capabilities are equally well catered for. Aerodynamic full fairing, ergonomic seat design, colour matched, waterproof hard case panniers as standard, fuel gauge, 20 litre tank, trip computer and optional ABS all contribute to a practicality and versatility of the 2009 Triumph Sprint ST.



2009 Triumph Sprint ST Speciafications (USA)

Colours Graphite, Pacific Blue, Phantom Black
Price: Standard - £8,079 OTR; ABS - £8,679 OTR

Engine
Type Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
Capacity 1,050cc
Bore/Stroke 79.0 x 71.4mm
Compression Ratio
Fuel System Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection

Transmission
Final Drive X ring chain
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox 6-speed

Cycle Parts
Frame Aluminium beam perimeter
Swingarm Single-sided, aluminium alloy with eccentric chain adjuster
Front Wheel Cast aluminium alloy 5 -spoke, 17 x 3.5in
Rear Wheel Cast aluminium alloy 5 - spoke, 17 x 5.5in
Front Wheel 120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre 180/55 ZR 17
Front Suspension Showa 43mm cartridge forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload 127mm travel
Rear Suspension Showa Monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping, 119mm travel
Front Brakes Twin 320mm floating discs, Nissin 4 piston calipers (ABS model available)
Rear Brakes Single 255mm disc, Nissin 2 piston sliding caliper (ABS model available)

Dimensions
Length 2,114mm (83.2in)
Width (Handlebars) 750mm (29.5in)
Height 1,215mm (47.8in)
Seat Height 805mm (31.7in)
Wheelbase 1,457mm (57.4in)
Rake/Trail 24 degree/90mm
Weight (Dry) 210kg (462lbs) (ABS model: 213kg (469lbs))
Fuel Tank Capacity 20 litres (4.4 gal)

Performance (Measured at crankshaft to DIN 70020)
Maximum Power 127PS / 125bhp / 93kW @ 9,250 rpm
Maximum Torque 105Nm / 77ft.lbf @ 7,500 rpm

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