Test Drive Tube / Triumph

pick mine up tomorrow from dealer in Chester.had a vfr.but a bit long in the tooth now.

@dbauernf Eh yes I would research. I love researching. I do it as a hobby actually so your preaching to the wrong person here. Its an area that is incredibly important to many bikers especially with the high cost of parts, labour etc. Anyway, alot of mags are starting to cover this area with long term reviews over a year and talking to those who have had them.

@simon44 How can a reviewer who was given a brand new for a spin, usually not for more then a day, know anything about the reliability of the bike? Feedback from owners? Would you, as a reviewer, try to find 500 owners of the bike and interview every single one of them to find out how happy they are/were with the bike? No, you wouldn't. That's why we have internet forums.

That's because when he says "american sport touring" what he means to say is "morbidly obese people traveling great distances". If you and your passenger are normal BMI I think you will find this bike just fine :-)

I owned the 06 and now the 09 and the owners rave about them. Very few recalls, minor at that. I did get to indy this year for the motogp and covered 1100 miles in 2 days riding and this was just fine on the highway. It's as reliable as any jap bike, and I rave about this to anyone who will listen.

Why does no one ever cover the reliability side of the bike on reviews???? It drives me nuts! I know you'd have to live with one to give a full review but why not tell us what the feedback from owners are and any general re-calls etc that may be out there for it. Reliability is key before you even look at a bike especially for a touring bike!

I have the older ST, and compared to that the new ST is like riding a lazy boy, its that much more comfortable. With the new VFR going to a lame auto trans, this is pretty much the only small/sport oriented sport-touring bike left.

A: Triumph Sprint

Triumph Sprint or Honda VFR? Hmm....

Atka: compared to a modified FJR putting 135hp and 90 ft lb to the rear wheel the Sprint comes up a little lacking. Also compared to the Tiger the power wasn't as usable (or fun). Graham: Again compared to "Americanized" sport-touring bikes the passenger accommodations are cramped. Make the Noise: See above. Boy you guys are rabid when it comes to this bike! That is a good thing though. :-)

Won't accommodate 2 people? Not enough power? Sure your not stuffing cheeseburgers in the fuel tank?

"A little cramped two up" What's he used to riding a Goldwing or something????

not enough power ! you ain't riding it right , treat it like a sports bike and it sure goes

listen to my clips for an 08 with Two Brothers can.

Yeah you don't get the full effect through speakers. Not saying it wouldn't sound better with an aftermarket exhaust, just that it doesn't sound as "weed-eater-ish" in person.

I have the 2008 Sprint and putting the gel seat on makes all the difference on long runs. I quite like the low quality clips on the ride... it makes it look like old 60's home cine film! Perhaps a Bonnie review would be more appropriate.

The Triumph accessory muffler has a much deeper tone, but isn't too loud like aftermarket mufflers.

The stock exhaust sounds better in person but isn't as deep of a tone as I would expect from a 1050cc motor. I really would put an aftermarket cannister on the bike ASAP were it mine.

I've always liked the concept of the Sprint ST but that sound at 3:18 sounds like my weedeater.