test ride triumph sprint RS

[steveg]

Hi All

Been wanting a go on a sprint RS for a while and noticed one local dealer

Its a 2000 model in orange and had done 18 k

In v good condition and up for 2500 ( which seemed about 500 heavy to me ?)

Test ride thoughts

Really comfy , engine powerfull but nicely relaxed would make a great mile muncher , front brakes excellent , rear brake non existant , heavy clutch action , great sounding bike and did not have race can on

Steering slower than the sv however suspension a lot more "plush" and controlled

The only down size was the bike did not like a constant throttle esp round 4-5k , not sure if this a problem with this model ?

Mentioned to dealer who said it was the stepper motor .?

Apart from the constant throttle issue was really impressed

Treated the sv to an oil & filter change when I got back so she did not get jealous

However think it's on borrowed time as had for 4 years and looking for something with longer legs and more comfy

Cheers Steveg

you know you want to, keep the sv though.

Sold my RS at 50000 no sighn of any problems only had normal services. no throttle problem.did have suspension made firmer at KAIS

[Stu]

Martianskippy just bought one on a recommendation from Rictus. I'm sure you could give either a nudge for more info.

[steveg]

Stands a good chance that a sprint will be my next bike , love the engine

Cheers Steve

Originally Posted by steveg

Stands a good chance that a sprint will be my next bike , love the engine

Cheers Steve

If it was a 2000 bike, what engine did it have Steve? The RS had two. The 1st 'edition' had about 100 bhp and the 2nd around 110 I believe. The earlier engine had sandcast like casings IIRC, whereas the later were black casings with a multitude of bolts, again IIRC.

I found my 1st edition engined RS to be quite slow and not what I expected at all. Never rode the later one, so can't comment.

[steveg]

Hi Pete
It was a 2000 model therefore the 100 bhp , going to try for a 110 bhp later model
Seemed alot more powerfull than my sv and esp a lot more comfortable
Cheers Steve

[Stu]

Originally Posted by Stu

Martianskippy just bought one on a recommendation from Rictus. I'm sure you could give either a nudge for more info.

Actually, I think I got the RS bit right, not so sure his is a sprint. so ...

Originally Posted by petevtwin650

If it was a 2000 bike, what engine did it have Steve? The RS had two. The 1st 'edition' had about 100 bhp and the 2nd around 110 I believe. The earlier engine had sandcast like casings IIRC, whereas the later were black casings with a multitude of bolts, again IIRC.

I found my 1st edition engined RS to be quite slow and not what I expected at all. Never rode the later one, so can't comment.

It's 118bhp I'll have you know

Originally Posted by Stu

Actually, I think I got the RS bit right, not so sure his is a sprint. so ...

You got it right first time Stu - my bike is the Sprint RS. It differs a bit from the ST version: mainly by the half fairing, but also the suspension set-up (RS is supposed to be a bit sharper), lower clip-ons and, on some bikes, the swing arm (single sided on the ST and double sided on most RSes apart from the 2004 model methinks) . I'd definitely recommend the later-engined version as they have made quite a few improvements to it (no to mention the extra power ).

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