2011 Triumph Sprint GT Review
Triumph have published details of their upcoming Sprint GT 2011 due to land in Australia in September 2010. The new bike replaces 1050cc Sprint ST with a move toward offering more of a complete package of tourism instead of trying to satisfy two different approaches.
Triumph have published details of their upcoming Sprint GT 2011 due to land in Australia in September 2010. The new bike replaces 1050cc Sprint ST with a move toward offering more of a complete package of tourism instead of trying to satisfy two different approaches.
2011 Sprint GT is said to produce 130hp more than most hikers, and even sports tourer, big power of the challenge is not the name of the game here.
Instead, Triumph has concentrated its efforts to offer more practical solutions with the new 31-liter bags, ABS brakes as standard safety storage, built in rack for holding the bar with well-appointed, 320 km wide fuel (estimated) and an optional top box that can swallow two helmets size and offers a 12 volt power to allow 'on the go "charging electrical components such as laptops and cell phones.
The new headlights internal mounting system for the mirrors to improve visibility, a more modern interior offers fuel consumption, range to empty, travel time, average speed and clock functions.
At the rear the exhaust under the seat have been replaced by distinguishing one side of the traditional system mounted. While some may regret their decision and new exhaust system actually produces more power and frees space under the seat for more storage space, including Triumph U-Lock accessory. Your rear passengers will also give thanks to the new seating arrangement has the lowest sitting with feet on the footrests too low. The higher voltage option box also provides more support.
Lighter than the rear wheel no longer swingarm on one side only, revised damping, new rear shock with remote preload adjustment, brakes, lighter discs and new pads for the formulation of all in some way to provide a ride that even it might not be as agile as the Sprint ST or sport, should provide more real estate experience.
Triumph on the tank of 20 liters of fuel provides Sprint GT can easily cover more than 320 km between fuel stops, while the sixth place in the Sprint GT is 7% more than the ST, providing a more relaxed road riding economy and improvement of tourism.
As in 2011 Sprint ST moves, as well as the role of tourism, the accessories do the same. The 31 standard liters bags can be compatible with the above box above to produce a total of 117 liters. The 31 liter waterproof bags are also able to swallow a full face helmet XL, are coded by color and are mounted on the bike in discreet place to maintain the appearance of the bike when they retire. As usual, many other accessories are available in Triunfo.
Triumph Sprint GT 2011 in Australia is available in two colors: silver alloy, and Pacific Blue. Price not set yet, so stay tuned.
