Triumph Sprint Gt Review
"The overlooked tourer that punches well above its used price."
Used Buyer Review
The Sprint GT is Triumph's answer to the BMW R1200RT question nobody asked, and honestly it's better for it. This is a proper long-distance tourer hiding inside a sport-tourer's clothing — the 1050 triple pulls effortlessly from 3,000rpm and sounds genuinely magnificent doing it. Ergonomics suit six-hour days without complaint, the screen works, and those panniers are genuinely useful rather than decorative. For used money, it's a serious machine. Buy one with the service history intact because the cam chain tensioner on earlier models can cause grief if neglected. Check the throttle bodies are balanced — rough idle usually means they've been ignored. Suspension is outdated by modern standards but competent, and Triumph dealers can be pricey. Budget for a new rear tyre immediately; they always seem to arrive on square rubber.
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You need cutting-edge electronics and adjustability
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