Sprint ST

[THCi]

Hi all,


Has anybody got experience touring on an ST?

Been looking and drewling over them in the Triumph shop in Dudley Port. Its just the kind of bike I like, fast, toury.

Its like a sporty Deuville, Ive read reviews of the Duey, which basically say its slow, heavy and unrewarding. Dont want that, I want a 3 pot, not 2.

Thanks for any input.
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[colin1]

why not ask them for a test ride ?

i think bike magazines like the ST

i think its more like a (better?) alternative to the vfr800, than a sporty deauville, but i could be wrong. I have heard it beats the vfr800 on price but you would need to check that.
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[Rob]

I have the same engine in my Speed Trip and it's luvverly!

I was toying with the idea of taking an ST out on a test ride just to see if they have tweaked it from what I am used to! I personally think that it is a great bike from the look of it. Gives you all the ability to tour should you want to (Triumph are doing a deal atm with a top box and 2 side boxes thrown in if you buy it new) and you can also take all the luggage off and have a great fun bike to ride around at weekends or commute on. I guess it won't be quite as nimble as my Speed Trip, but what the heck, with that motor just open the throttle and grin!!

I have ridden a Deauville. OMG, a 90 yr old grandma cn run faster than that thing can accellerate. It just feels soooo slow and feeble!
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[Steve H]

I had the opportunity to take one out last year - fantastic bike with a soooopurb engine/exhaust note (the popping and crackling on the overrun should've been set to 'The Snowman' instead of Welsh Warbler Aled Jones' wanky voice).

It pulls from everywhere in the rev range but at 7000 redline (from what I can recall - it may have been a tad more), I found myself changing gear a lot when pushing it.

Took the wife out on the back and she loved it, very comfortable and a million times better than what she's used to! The brakes were great, the ride faultless and it looks like Jessica Rabbit covered in Stella Artois and Pork Scratchings

There was just something that I didn't find inspiring about the whole package however that's down to personal taste as opposed to any practical biking decision.

If I wanted a Sports Tourer I'd go for the ST every time
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[THCi]

Glowing reviews, seems my search is over.

Personally, Id leave either the paniers or top box on for practicality (bringing the odd bit of shopping home is always a stretch with just a tank bag).

So, I know the bike, now all I need is the money, anyone want to lend me £8599 ?
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[Stevie GooGs]

A guy at the pocketgps has the bike you are talking about you might want to PM him.
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[colin1]

[natv4]

I would give it a test ride. It seems like a fine motorcycle, the only thing being picked at seems to be the finish on some of the luggage and a few odds and ends. Nothing too serious.

I know someone who has swapped his VFR800 for one, and seem relatively happy. It certainly got the edge on looks and goes quite nicely (extra 200cc to thank most likely).

I haven't heard of anyone being unhappy with it.
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[THCi]

The conversation with the dealers would go like this:


me: "Can I test ride a Sprint ST, please?"

Dealer: "You got £8599?"

m: "Of course....."

d: "Yeah, right...."

Followed shortly with me being marched out.


Ill try and blag a ride ASAP though
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[MarJay]

[Dave_ZedDragen]

[THCi]

I will be able to afford, once my claim is settled, if not new then S/H. Im leaning to more wanting one atm, but will test ride it when I can get down the dealers!

Someone else recommended the black bird to me, so Ill have a look into it. As for the Fazer1000, if its anything like the 2000 model 600 I had, it would be a POS for miles, miles miles , it was half way to rotting!
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"We're not gonna die. We can't die, Bendis. You know why? Because we are so...very...pretty. We are just too pretty for God to let us die."

[Dave_ZedDragen]

[THCi]

Not far enough, I recon

I'd only have 1 years NCB, so chances are they might just refuse something like a K12s. It will be after the summer when I get this bike, so savings a plenty.
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Past: GZ 125 K4 Marauder, VL 125 LC Intruder, FZS 600 Fazer. Present: GSF 600 N K3 Bandit, GSX-R 600 X(soon)
"We're not gonna die. We can't die, Bendis. You know why? Because we are so...very...pretty. We are just too pretty for God to let us die."