Triumph Sprint St 1050 vs Suzuki Gsx-s1000 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Sprint St 1050 vs Suzuki Gsx-s1000 Gt. Triumph Sprint St 1050: 125 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Suzuki Gsx-s1000 Gt: 152 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 226 kg (curb weight with panniers) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited, estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Sprint St 1050
Suzuki Gsx-s1000 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
152 hp
Torque (Nm)
103 Nm
106 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
226 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
125 hp @ 9,250 rpm
152 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
103 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
106 Nm @ 9,250 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
250 km/h (electronically limited, estimated)
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
226 kg (curb weight with panniers)
Fuel
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Triumph Sprint St 1050
8.5/10
"The best used sport-tourer under five grand, full stop."
Pros
+Triple engine is spectacular
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance
+Sharp, adjustable handling
Cons
−Forks need frequent attention
−Throttle bodies can hunt
−Heavy for city riding
Suzuki Gsx-s1000 Gt
8.0/10
"Underrated, honest sport-tourer that punches well above its used price."
Pros
+Engine smooth and genuinely strong
+Comfortable ergonomics for touring
+Quickshifter works exceptionally well
Cons
−Screen adjustment overly complicated
−Infotainment feels behind rivals
−Suspension soft when loaded
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