Triumph Sprint ST 955: history, specs, pictures

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Triumph SPRINT 955
Manufacturer
Production 2000
Class Sport touring
Engine
Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 78.7mm x 78.7mm
Compression ratio 12.0:1
Horsepower 109.96 HP (82.0 KW) @ 9200RPM
Torque 72.28 ft/lbs (98.0 Nm) @ 5800RPM
Fuel System Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Transmission Gear box: 6-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Suspension Front: 45 mm Forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear: Monoshock with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Brakes Front: 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear: Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tire 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire 190/50 ZR17
Wheelbase 56.69 inches (1440 mm)
Length 83.31 inches (2116 mm)
Width 31.1 inches (790 mm)
Seat Height 31.5 inches (800 mm)
Weight 223.0 kg (wet)
Oil Filter K&N KN-204[1]
Manuals Service Manual


The Triumph SPRINT 955 was a Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder Sport touring motorcycle produced by Triumph in 2000. Max torque was 72.28 ft/lbs (98.0 Nm) @ 5800 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 109.96 HP (82.0 KW) @ 9200 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 78.7mm bore x 78.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 955.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 190/50 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 45 mm Forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping while the rear was equipped with a Monoshock with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping. The wheelbase was 56.69 inches (1440 mm) long.

2000 Triumph SPRINT 955[edit | edit source]

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The Sprint 955 has the motor based on the Daytona's 12-valve liquid-cooled unit, tuned for an even broader spread of midrange torque while still producing a maximum of 110PS (108bhp). The fuel-injected power plant gives the Speed Triple brutal acceleration from almost any engine speed, plus the ability to be ridden effortlessly with minimal use of the smooth-shifting six-speed gearbox.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.