Triumph Sprint RS (2002)

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The Triumph Sprint RS (2002) is a motorcycle with a four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, and a capacity of 955cc/58.3 cu in. It has a liquid-cooled cooling system, wet sump lubrication, and a compression ratio of 12.0:1. It features multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection and runs on synthetic oil. The digital CDI ignition is powered by an electric starting system. The bike has a maximum power output of 87.5 kW/120 hp at 9100 rpm, and a maximum torque of 100 Nm/10.2 kg-m 73.8 lb-ft at 5100 rpm. The wet, multiple-disc clutch is cable-operated and the 6-speed transmission is chain-driven. The aluminium twin-spar frame supports a front suspension of 45 mm forks with dual-rate springs and adjustable preload, while the rear suspension is supported by a monoshock with adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. The front and rear brakes consist of 2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers, and a single 255 mm disc, 2-piston caliper respectively. The bike runs on alloy 3-spoke wheels with front and rear dimensions of 17 x 3.5in and 17 x 5.5in. It has a rake of 24.5 o and a trail of 80 mm/3.1 in. The bike’s dimensions are length 2120 mm/83.5 in, width 735 mm/28.9 in (handlebars), and height 1170 mm/46.1 in, with a wheelbase of 1470 mm/57.9 in and a seat height of 805 mm/31.7 in. The dry weight is 199 kg/438 lbs, and the fuel capacity is 19.5 litres/5.2 US gal/4.3 Imp gal. The average consumption is 19.8 km and it can hit 238.3 km/h top speed with a standing quarter-mile time of 11.2 sec.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Sprint RS

Year: 2002


Engine: Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 955 cc / 58.3 cu in
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Bore x Stroke: 79 x 65 mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Induction: Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Engine Oil: Synthetic, 10W/40
Ignition: Digital CDI
Spark Plug: NGK, CR9EK
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 87.5 kW / 120 hp @ 9100 rpm
Max Torque: 100 Nm / 10.2 kg-m 73.8 lb-ft @ 5100 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Aluminium, twin spar
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
Wheels Front: Alloy 3 spoke, 17 x 3.5in
Wheels Rear: Alloy 3 spoke, 17 x 5.5in
Front Tyre: 120/70-17
Rear Tyre: 180/55-17
Rake: 24.5 o
Trail: 80 mm / 3.1 in
Dimensions: Length 2120 mm / 83.5 in Width 735 mm / 28.9 in (handlebars) Height 1170 mm / 46.1 in
Wheelbase: 1470 mm / 57.9 in
Seat Height: 805 mm / 31.7 in
Dry Weight: 199 kg / 438 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19.5 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.3 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 19.8 km
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.2 sec
Top Speed: 238.3 km/h

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