Triumph Introduces More Practical 2011 Sprint GT

[Travman]

The Sprint GT uses the frame of the existing Sprint ST, but just about every other significant aspect of the machine is new. More upright and comfortable, the Sprint GT appears to offer better wind protection, much better headlights, standard 31 litre panniers and ABS brakes. An optional top box can hold two full-size helmets and includes a 12 volt power supply to charge your mobile electronics while riding.

http://www.triumph.co.uk/usa/12312_12324.aspx

[Javamoose]

Looks nice!    I would love to add a sport touring bike to the stable someday, though I think it'll be a VFR.

[KnightofNi]

the headlighrts on the sprint ST are great as it is

and i can get a decent siuzed top case too. to me the bags look a lot lower and the foot position is further forward.

[Raux]

yeah wish Ducati made this bike. i know the new multi is the business for Ducati, but if all that tech was wrapped in a sexy ST replacement!!!

[avizpls]

the headlighrts on the sprint ST are great as it is

WHAT?????


You have to be out of your MIND to think that. The headlights on the spring are projector style with  a VERY sharp cut-off line. Its nice and bright below the line, but PITCH BLACK above. This is all fine and well going straight, but have you ever taken your bike on a dark, twisty back road at night?

The lean angle puts the cut off down on the ground infront of you. The result is you can only see the ground for about 15 feet in front of your tire. Everything beyond that on the inside side of the corner is BLACK

The W O R S T headlights of any production bike EVER. I hate them. its the only thing about my sprint I dont like.

[KnightofNi]

WHAT??


You have to be out of your MIND to think that. The headlights on the spring are projector style with  a VERY sharp cut-off line. Its nice and bright below the line, but PITCH BLACK above. This is all fine and well going straight, but have you ever taken your bike on a dark, twisty back road at night?

The lean angle puts the cut off down on the ground infront of you. The result is you can only see the ground for about 15 feet in front of your tire. Everything beyond that on the inside side of the corner is BLACK

The W O R S T headlights of any production bike EVER. I hate them. its the only thing about my sprint I dont like. (2009)

ok, you're right. i fixed mine though

try the lights on the ST2

[avizpls]

How'd you fix them? I cant figure anything except additional lights mounted to the forks.

[KnightofNi]

firsdt off, raise them.

secondly, you should be able to get the part that cuts the light off out.

[derby]

secondly, you should be able to get the part that cuts the light off out.

...of course, blinding oncoming traffic might not be in your best interest.

[KnightofNi]

...of course, blinding oncoming traffic might not be in your best interest.

that's why i just raised mine

i would love to reshape the cutoff piece

[EvilSteve]

I have a 2008 Sprint ST, the lights are fine. They updated the cut off I think in 2008, before that they were meant to be pretty bad. I also have a 2009 Daytona, the cut off is ridiculous and the "high" beam is more like extra light on the low beam, it's pathetic and almost to the point that I don't really like riding it at night. I've been considering opening the light and changing the cut off because it's actually bordering on dangerous. I've already adjusted it as high as it goes.

[DucatiTorrey]

now that i live in Colorado, i almost wish i had a sport touring bike for the wife and I. I am a vvery adventurous person. I would jump at the chance to own one. Riding two up on the 696 is a drag, and I haven't even tried going into the mt's yet.

Plus, that price! $13,000 ?? wow, wayyyyy better than the Multi's $20K tag

especially if i trade in a monster...   did i say that?

[KnightofNi]

make the sprint an addition, not a replacement.

that way you have the monster for solo rides, and you have the sprint for taking passengers or for long rides that require luggage.

[lethe]

make the sprint an addition, not a replacement.

that way you have the monster for solo rides, and you have the sprint for taking passengers or for long rides that require luggage.

or a fantastic track bike/lawn mower right? 

[KnightofNi]

or a fantastic track bike/lawn mower right? 

it workes better as a plow than a lawn mower.