Triumph Sprint ST 1050 opinions please.
 

I've been in 2 minds for a while whether to swap bikes and try something new and I quite like the Sprint. Most people seem to recommend them but I've not much knowledge on them. So I'm just after general opinions like on comfort, MPG expectations, servicing costs, reliability etc really.

I've got the opportunity to get one in a part ex private deal for my SV and was also wondering what you thought a fair price for one would be, this one being a 2007 with just over 17,000 on the clock in what looks like a very good condition.

Cheers for your help
Mike

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Blueflame (Grant) has picked one up recently..,

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50+k miles and apart from general maintenance the only thing I have had trouble with is 1]New ignition switch 2] Replace snapped gear shift link bar.
55MPG=200miles + per tank
Comfort=500mile days
Lazy engine which does most things effortlessly---6000rpm=100mph,,red line 9200
8-9k out of rear tyre and two rears to one front
No rust or flakey paint.
200ml top up of oil for 6000mile service interval

12 years old and I still can't find something to warrant the expense of changing it
Loads of bits on e-bay if you want to personalise and be a bit different.

Like all bikes there are good and bad ones but as it is from a friend hopefully you will have first hand service and maintenance records. Good luck and enjoy.

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That's certainly the kind of opinion I've heard from a few people so encouraging to hear.

Just to push you, what would you say is a fair price? Think the guy is asking a fair price but want to be sure.

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So from that thread it gets generally good reviews certainly nothing too bad to day about it. Interesting post on price as well but I'll await a reply on that.

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I had mine for 3 years from new and covered 13.5k, done 3 euro trips on it too.

So, so smooth, fast as f**k when pushed, but not scary, silly speeds approach with no fuss so keep an eye on the speedo.

Get some trident cans and it sounds awesome, I had the sports map on mine so mpg suffered a bit, about 165 miles to a tank, but in France I had this down to 126 miles.

I still have some goodies left from when I traded mine in like a tank cover harness and tank bag, power bronze db screen and pazzo levers so could offer these at a good price ;)

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hi all,i had considered a sprint once, but after riding the same engine on a speed triple i thought it was a heap of so so british/thailand crap,i know most wont agree with me or my opinions,but triumph have a long long way to go to be half as good as most jap bikes of a similar spec,and even further to go to match honda,there reliability and warranty has been rather patchy when the inevitable problems arise,and after doing the repairs and minor servicing on the speed triple,i found them hard to get on with,but if you know of any 1050 that have been riden like they should be with 100k or even 200k on them with out any mechanic problems then i would be surprised and astonished,oh and if you are a short **** like me the seat is rather high,and triumph say you cant adjust the shock to make it lower,but if you can put up with these short comings and dont keep you bikes very long then if the bike suits you then go for it,oh and watch out for high oil use on higher milage models,and check you arnt buying from the batch with the faulty crank hardening that snap,rant over

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Yes mate, most will disagree with you, jap bikes have no character at all, name a similar jap bike to the sprint that doesn't look boring?

I also couldn't give a rats ass if it won't do 200k miles (which they would if looked after), I'll never keep a bike that long or do that many miles so it would never affect me.

There's a reason the sprint sold so well and are still popular...

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vfr800,gsx1250fa(bandit)z1000sx are 3 that come to mind,and i never found the 1050 had any more or less character then a il4,if you want character buy a v4

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Like I said, imo, characterless and boring with the exception of the z1000.

Wonder how many of the above have out sold the st?

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cant find figure for indivdual model,but triumph sold 49.000 bikes in 2012,and honda 12559.000,thats 12.5 million so i reckon it may be honda

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In the uk? Think your figures are a bit out there dude, triumph sales up by 26% last year, Honda didn't even get close.

In fact, I find it hard to believe that Honda sold 12.5 million units worldwide in a year.

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there are lies dam lies and statistics.and you can find all of the above on the net,also found these statistics
"In its report, Honda forecasts making 16.6 million units for its 2012 fiscal year, which is 1.5 million more units than the company sold last year. Meanwhile JAMA lists motorcycle production in Japan between the various manufacturers as the following: Honda 107,695, Suzuki 78,452, Yamaha 91,142, Kawasaki 40,662 – for a total of 317,951 units produced in 2012. The likely distinction between the two figures is the differentiation of “units” and “motorcycles” between Honda and JAMA."
so the original figure i gave look like it is wrong,although the figures quoted above are for production in japan,and honda does produce bikes elsewhare

then there is this taken from a honda web site

Worldwide, Honda had its best first quarter ever, in terms of sales. Pumping out 3.456 million motorcycles worldwide in Q1 2012, Big Red is up 18% over Q1 2011 (it is important to note that Honda includes scooters, ATV’s, and side-by-sides in its “motorcycle” figures). With Asia accounting for 2.741 million of the units sold in Q1 (79% of total sales), it is clear to see where the growth opportunities in the industry are located. Honda’s worldwide motorcycle sales topped 12.559 million units for the 2011 fiscal year.

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+1

Just sold mine after 4 years, 13000miles 2009 ABS model, got £5k for it in part ex for a new Explorer. Dealer now have it up for £6k.

If the 2007 model has full service history then I reckon about £3.5k is probably a fair price.

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A recent survey showed that 46.35% of statistics are made up, whilst the remaining 57.65% are inaccurate.

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Was just going to say spot on with the pricing when you said 4k but then noticed you'd changed it to 3.5k. It has got full service history and from what I've seen in relation to prices it seemed reasonably priced, although I have seen almost the same model with less mileage for 3.8k.

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I changed it when I thought about what I got for mine, bearing in mind mine was 2 years younger with panniers, the abs model, and it needed the big service (quoted at £550!). However, my dealer was very "accommodating" when doing the deal on the Exp, so over allowed a bit on the part ex.

Even at £4k, you would still be getting an awesome bike for the money

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There are loads of good mileage ST's around, you'll probably find a slightly newer one for £4k.

The 2007 model was when they changed to a steel tank, so I'd personally make sure it had one rather than the plastic one.

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The St 1050 is a good machine, reliable and fun as DT said 200+ miles to a tank and 500+ miles in a day without fuss.

It can be hustled round the lanes or used to eat up the motorway, I have Ohlins suspension on mine and a Corbin seat as the way the OEM seat goes on and off is a pain.

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+1 they can keep a pace round corners .
Followed on on the Tiptree road . Dam near got its panners down .

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Somebody made the same comment about mine one day I was in a hurry.I am sure it must be an optical illusion as I never push it anywhere near the limits of lean.I did grind the end bobbins off the foot rest on more than one occasion though.
Handling is good for a bike designed as a tourer.
As a comparison to Jap bikes,obviously people are bias by what they own and ride so it is an individual opinion and some may get satisfaction out of rubbishing other peoples choices but it is my money and my choice.