Triumph Sprint RS (1999)

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The Triumph Sprint RS is a motorcycle that was produced in 1999. It features a four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 955 cc. The engine is equipped with DOHC and has four valves per cylinder. The cooling system is liquid-cooled and lubrication is done with wet sump. The bike is fitted with a multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection system and has a digital CDI ignition. The maximum power it delivers is 110 hp at 9200 rpm and maximum torque of 97 Nm at 6200 rpm. The bike has a 6-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The frame is made of aluminium and twin spar, and the front suspension has dual-rate springs with adjustable preload. The rear suspension is a monoshock with adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. The front brakes are dual discs and the rear brake is a single disc, both with piston calipers. The wheels are alloy 3 spoke and the front tyre is 120/70-17 while the rear is 180/55-17. The fuel capacity is 19.5 litres and the average consumption is 5.1 L/100 km. The bike has a top speed of 148.1 mph and can complete the standing quarter-mile in 11.2 seconds. The dimensions of the bike are length 2120 mm, width 735 mm, height 1170 mm, wheelbase 1470 mm, and seat height 805 mm. The dry weight of the bike is 199 kg.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Sprint RS

Year: 1999


Engine: Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 955 cc / 58.3 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 79 x 65 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
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: 80.2 kW / 110 hp @ 9200 rpm
Max Torque: 97 Nm / 9.89 kgf-m 71.5 lb-ft @ 6200 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 320mm 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: 5.1 L/100 km / 19.8 km/l / 46.6 US mpg / 55.9 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.2 sec
Top Speed: 238.3 km/h / 148.1 mph

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