Triumph Sprint. March 2009

Powered by Triumph's 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 at 9,250rpm while peak torque of 105Nm arrives at just 7,500rpm. Matching the Sprint ST's sublime engine is an aluminium beam frame chassis that creates a composed yet fast steering motor-cycle. High quality 43mm cart- ridge 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.

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.

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 re-applying the brake.