1993 Triumph Sprint 900 review from Australia
"Up there with the Yamaha XS1100, only much better by a mile"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Starter sprague clutch went at 120.000kms.
Igniter box replaced under warranty.
Coils, all three one after the other over the space of 3 months...
Seat recovered at 100.000kms (Aussie Sun).
General comments?
Very comfortable for hours of riding, the ergonomics for me are spot on. Up there with the old Yamaha XS1100..
Beefed up the suspension with Ohlins springs in the front and an Ohlins type 4 shock out the back.
Also has the best aftermarket exhaust in the world - Staintune stainless steel pipes and K&N air filter.
Oil changes every 5,000/6,000.
She is heavy in the brakes... front pads last 10/11 months..
I run her on bridgestones BT/020's and regularly get 18,000kms out of the rear.
I ride each and every day (no car licence) to work and otherwise...
Sometimes we use the car to get out in sometimes, but the bike usually wins out.
This is one motorcycle that gets better with more kms on the clock...
With the exception of the above faults, I have nothing but the highest of praise for this bike (enough so that I don't think I will ever get rid of her).
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 9/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Handling marks | 9/10 |
| Braking marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 38500 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 250000 kilometres |
| Previous motorcycle | Yamaha FJ1200 |
| Date of Entry | 21st January, 2005 |