New Triumph Sprint ST

**Biff** · 1st February 2005, 15:49

A twin!! I didn't realise it was a twin. Come on, who wants half an engine in a modern bike? You need a minimum of three cylinders in order to qualify as a motorbike don't you? Particularly if you want to be a credible sports tourer.

Seriously though - I've heard nothing but negative things about using twins in anything designed for serious touring. All that vibration and such like for hours on end. But I love the low down torque on twins. But not for touring surely?

Can someone please convince me otherwise and tell me why twins are ok for touring and not just great fun for blasting the back roads.

**Big Dave** · 1st February 2005, 15:56

Originally Posted by Biff Baff

Just an excuse for posting some photos of the gorgeous new Sprint ST. It even has three under seat pipes. I think I need a lie down now.

Unless they are here in time for the South Island RAT raid, and are released in nelson, I'll probably get to run the press bike/s in and do the KR test on the Sprint.

No doubt the Aprilia is a good bike. The only thing I found I didn't like was the droop dawg indicator/mirrors, but the ST has them as well. Otherwise I find them both pleasing to the eye, european and desirable.

The Triple is a gloriously tractable motor in an extremely versatile package. It's been bumped to 1050cc for more grunt.
If you only had one bike for all applications it's a gem.
Only thing they don't do particularly well is hold their resale, but that's partly because they are so popular and there is plenty around.

Much prefer the ST in Silver.
http://www.triumphnz.co.nz/05/pages/SPRINTST_04.htm

BTW The full O5 triumph range is here
http://www.triumphnz.co.nz/05

can't wait to get my mits on that new S3 either

bd

**Biff** · 1st February 2005, 16:03

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Unless they are here in time for the South Island RAT raid, and are released in nelson, I'll probably get to run the press bike/s in and do the KR test on the Sprint.

Lets have a game of re-arrange the popular phrase - a bastard are you lucky.

If you're headed through this way Dave it'd be good to see the bike in the flesh. Providing that is that the RAT guys n gals could live with a Honda being around them for a short while.

....any jobs going?

MD · 1st February 2005, 16:19

Thanks for the link to the pics Big Dave. The blue Speedtriple does it for me. Looking forward to seeing one when they arrive ??

**Big Dave** · 1st February 2005, 16:25

Originally Posted by Biff Baff

Lets have a game of re-arrange the popular phrase - bastard are you lucky.

If you're headed through this way Dave it'd be good to see the bike in the flesh. Providing that is that the RAT guys n gals could live with a Honda being around them for a short while.

....any jobs going?

Yeah - I know. Unbelievably lucky.
They are due in March (Sprint and Speed triple) and the Raid is set for the 11th - out of Thunderbike.
I'm just guessing, but that would be where I'd launch them if they are available. I can't make the Raid, but if they roll them out in Auckland, I'll probably get the gig. Will know more tomorrow.

Most RAT rides and events have a variety of other bikes tagging along. Sunday rides are 'all welcome', (but the pace is usually pretty

brisk).
The official part of a Raid (dinner, photos etc) is 'Triumph Only' - sponsored by the Factory and the Dealers and is meant to 'reward' brand loyalty, there's pretty good prizes etc.

But as far as I know only mr plod can stop you riding anywhere you like in this country? And I'm sure they would all be happy to tell you what a 'hoot' the RAT thing is anyway.

you'd only have to deal with me takin' the piss

chz
bd

**White trash** · 1st February 2005, 16:26

Dave. You're too tall for the ST, you know that! Stop kidding yourself and give me the keys, there's no "i" in team, mate.

**White trash** · 1st February 2005, 16:27

Originally Posted by Big Dave

(but the pace is usually pretty

brisk).

**Big Dave** · 1st February 2005, 16:30

Originally Posted by White trash

Dave. You're too tall for the ST, you know that! Stop kidding yourself and give me the keys, there's no "i" in team, mate.

WT....WT....WT....how many times must I tell you - it's ALWAYS all about ME.

bd

**Big Dave** · 1st February 2005, 16:37

Originally Posted by White trash

Nah, that's the right word for it. It's not 'sick' like the R1-Gixxer brigade, but the boys 'push' breathed on 955i's. Nada wrong with that. I do notice that 'backroads bernie' is the only wellingtonian regularly up front, and I thought that indicated a general 'slowness' of you blokes from down there anyway.

bd

**White trash** · 1st February 2005, 16:44

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Nah, that's the right word for it. It's not 'sick' like the R1-Gixxer brigade, but the boys 'push' breathed on 955i's. Nada wrong with that. I do notice that 'backroads bernie' is the only wellingtonian regularly up front, and I thought that indicated a general 'slowness' of you blokes from down there anyway.

bd

Oooooooohhh, it's ahhn now Bee-arch!

Nah, any group Mr Never-got-a-licence-Nutbag on the custom painted Triple rides with (he's still allowed, right?), is A-OhKay with me.

**White trash** · 1st February 2005, 16:47

You do know Bernie lurks here eh?

**Big Dave** · 1st February 2005, 16:56

Originally Posted by White trash

Oooooooohhh, it's ahhn now Bee-arch!

Nah, any group Mr Never-got-a-licence-Nutbag on the custom painted Triple rides with (he's still allowed, right?), is A-OhKay with me.

He's still fine with me and da hippy. They luff beer.
mebe not so welcome in yon coridors of power.

bd

**White trash** · 1st February 2005, 17:23

Originally Posted by Big Dave

He's still fine with me and da hippy. They luff beer.
mebe not so welcome in yon coridors of power.

bd

Ahhhh. What a shame.

Think I might move to Orcland soon, cheer all the grumpy cunts up......

**Riff Raff** · 1st February 2005, 17:29

:disapint:

Originally Posted by Big Dave

WT....WT....WT....how many times must I tell you - it's ALWAYS all about ME.

bd

Sigh.... how many times do I have to tell people - It's not about you, it's ALL about me! :disapint:

**Paul in NZ** · 1st February 2005, 17:56

Originally Posted by Big Dave

The official part of a Raid (dinner, photos etc) is 'Triumph Only' - sponsored by the Factory and the Dealers and is meant to 'reward' brand loyalty, there's pretty good prizes etc.
chz
bd

What? Just like Bloors crowd rewarded us old life time brand loyal types for keeping the dream alive...

Paul N