Triumph Sprint GT Special Edition: history, specs, pictures
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| Triumph Sprint GT Special Edition | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2014 - 2015 |
| Class | Sport touring |
| Engine | liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 12 valves |
| Bore / Stroke | 78.7mm x 78.7mm |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 127.93 HP (95.4 KW) @ 9200RPM |
| Torque | 79.66 ft/lbs (108.0 Nm) @ 6300RPM |
| Fuel System | EFI |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: Showa 43mm cartridge forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload Rear: Showa monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping |
| Brakes | Front: 2 x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers. ABS Rear: single 255mm disc 2 piston caliper. ABS |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 60.51 inches (1537 mm) |
| Length | 89.02 inches (2261 mm) |
| Width | 29.88 inches (759 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.09 inches (815 mm) |
| Weight | 265.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Triumph Sprint GT Special Edition was a liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 12 valves Sport touring motorcycle produced by Triumph between 2014 and 2015. Max torque was 79.66 ft/lbs (108.0 Nm) @ 6300 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 127.93 HP (95.4 KW) @ 9200 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 78.7mm bore x 78.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1050.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers. ABS in the front and a single 255mm disc 2 piston caliper. ABS in the rear. The front suspension was a Showa 43mm cartridge forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload while the rear was equipped with a Showa monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping. The wheelbase was 60.51 inches (1537 mm) long.
2014 Triumph Sprint GT Special Edition[edit | edit source]
The 2014 MY Triumph Sprint GT Special Edition sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 1050cc transverse three cylinder engine, that produces 128 horsepower and 108 Nm of torque, which translates into more than enough pull, in a wide range of scenarios, without having to downshift.
Features like standard ABS, Showa 43mm cartridge forks and a rear monoshock, the comfortable riding position and the full fairing add to make the Sprint GT a great touring bike. The bike is delivered in a tour-ready trim, with saddlebags and various other small things that make life on two wheels better, even when thousands of miles away from home.
2015 Triumph Sprint GT Special Edition[edit | edit source]
The 2015 MY Triumph Sprint GT Special Edition comes standard with the technologies and features every touring two-wheeler should have. Lockable, hard saddlebags, full-fairing bodywork, a touring screen, ABS and the list goes on. These all create a perfect blend of touring DNA to ensure the Sprint GT is suitable for daily use, weekend strolls and full-out transcontinental touring.
On the tech/engine side, it sports the proven liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 1050cc transverse three cylinder powerhouse that produces 128 horsepower and 108 Nm of torque, enough to ensure that no matter if you are two-up and fully loaded, it has enough torque to take you uphill without the hassle of downshifting.