Triumph Sprint ST 1050 (2005)

The Triumph Sprint ST 1050 is a motorcycle released in 2005 with a four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine, 1050cc capacity, and 4 valves per cylinder. It has a liquid cooling system, a compression ratio of 12.0:1, and multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection. The engine oil used is synthetic, 10W/40. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 90 kW/123 hp at 9250 rpm and a maximum torque of 104 Nm/77 ft-lb at 5000 rpm, with an ignition system of digital CDI and a wet, multiple discs, cable operated clutch. The transmission has six speeds and the final drive is through a chain. The frame is made of aluminum beam perimeter, and the suspension includes 45mm forks with dual-rate springs and a monoshock with adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. The front brakes consist of two 320mm discs with four-piston calipers and the rear brakes have a single 255mm disc with two-piston calipers. The motorcycle has an alloy 5-spoke wheel with a 17 x 3.5-inch front tire and a 17 x 5.5-inch rear tire. The dimensions are 2114 mm x 750 mm x 1445 mm (L x W x H), with a wheelbase of 1470 mm and a seat height of 805 mm. The weight is 210 kg (with ABS model weighing 213kg), with a fuel capacity of 20 litres. The average consumption is 5.7 L/100 km, with a standing 1/4 mile of 11.3 sec and a top speed of 258 km/h or 160 mph. Reviews of the motorcycle can be found on various websites.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Triumph Sprint ST 1050

Year: 2005

Engine: Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity: 1050 cc / 64.1 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 79 x 71.4 mm

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Compression Ratio: 12.0:1

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: 90 kW 123 hp @ 9250 rpm

Max Torque: 104 Nm / 10.6 kgf-m / 77 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm

Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Aluminum beam perimeter

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

Front Wheel: Alloy 5 spoke, 17 x 3.5 in

Rear Wheel: Alloy 5 -spoke, 17 x 5.5 in

Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17

Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17

Rake: 24.5 o

Trail: 80 mm / 3.1 in

Dimensions: Length 2114 mm / 83.2 in Width 750 mm / 29.5 in (handlebars) Height 1145 mm / 45.1 in

Wheelbase: 1470 mm / 57.9 in

Seat Height: 805 mm / 31.7 in

Dry Weight: 210 kg / 462 lbs (ABS model: 213kg / 469 lbs)

Wet Weight: 241 kg / 530 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal

Consumption Average: 5.7 L/100 km / 17.6 km/l / 41.4 US mpg / 49.7 Imp mpg

Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.3 sec

Top Speed: 258 km/h / 160 mph

Reviews: MCN part 1 – part 2 – part 3 – part 4 – part 5 – part 6 – part 7 / Motorcycle.com shootout / Motorcycle-USA