2011 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

Make Model	Triumph Sprint ST 1050
Year	2011
Engine	Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	1050 cc / 64.1 cu in
Bore x Stroke	79 x 71.4 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Induction	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Engine Oil	Synthetic, 10W/40
Ignition	Digital CDI
Spark Plug	NGK, CR9EK
Starting	Electric
Max Power	90 kW / 123 hp @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque	104 Nm / 10.6 kgf-m / 77 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Aluminum beam perimeter
Front Suspension	45 mm Forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload
Rear Suspension	Monoshock with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Front Brakes	2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Wheel	Alloy 5 spoke, 17 x 3.5 in
Rear Wheel	Alloy 5 -spoke, 17 x 5.5 in
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17
Rake	24.5°
Trail	80 mm / 3.1 in
Dimensions	Length 2114 mm / 83.2 in Width 745 mm / 29.3 in (handlebars) Height 1215 mm / 47.1 in (tall screen)
Wheelbase	1457 mm / 57.4 in
Seat Height	805 mm / 31.7 in
Dry Weight	210 kg / 462 lbs (ABS model: 213kg / 469 lbs)
Wet Weight	241 kg / 530 lbs
Fuel Capacity	20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Consumption Average	5.7 L/100 km / 17.6 km/l / 41.4 US mpg / 49.7 Imp mpg
Standing ¼ Mile	11.3 sec
Top Speed	258 km/h / 160 mph
Reviews	MCN part 1 - part 2 - part 3 - part 4 - part 5 - part 6 - part 7 / Motorcycle.com shootout / Motorcycle-USA

The 2011 ST gains the GT's new ECU, which means 128bhp and 80lb-ft of torque instead of the old model's 123bhp, 76lb-ft numbers. Suspension is also brought in line with the GT: rake has been reduced by half a degree to 23.5°; trail reduced by 6mm to 84mm and wheelbase increased by 80mm to 1537mm. Wet weight unfortunately increases as well, up from 241kg/530lbs to 268kg/590lbs. New clocks include fuel consumption, miles-to-empty, journey time, average speed and clock functions.

Sports. Touring. Two words which equally describe Triumph’s great all-rounder.

Equally capable of crossing continents or taking on a track day, the Sprint ST is one of those rare contradictions, a compromise without compromise.

Triumph’s addictive 1050cc triple has been tuned to deliver 127PS, with seamless drive from low rpm. Striking details like the single-sided swingarm, triple outlet underseat exhaust and aerodynamic three headlight cockpit give the Sprint ST a distinctive sporting look, while colour matched panniers, ergonomic seat design and optional ABS give the Sprint ST its outstanding practicality.

A comprehensive range of official Triumph accessories including colour matched top box, centre stand, aero screen, gel seat, heated grips and electrical output sockets further add to the Sprint ST’s touring practicality. Like all Triumph’s the Sprint ST comes with a two year unlimited mileage warranty although, as winner of Motorrad’s 50,000km endurance test in 2007, we don’t expect you will need it.

Triumph Sprint ST Highlights
Performance: In the Sprint ST, Triumph's renowned 1,050cc triple delivers a throroughly sporting 130PS (128 bhp) at 9,200 rpm and peak torque of a massive 108Nm at just 6,300 rpm. All through a smooth six-speed box and clutch with anti-backlash gear.

Comfort: A superbly designed seat comforts and supports the most sporting of Touring riders.

Practicality: A new high performance reflector-style triple headlight unit gives improved light disttribution and the exhaust re-positioning frees up enough underseat storage space to accommodate Triumph’s accessory U-lock.

Equipment: An all-new Sprint ST comes equipped with onboard computer, fuel consumption, range-to-empty, journey time, average speed and clock functions.