1996 Triumph Sprint 900 review from United States of America
"A lovely-looking, relatively reliable new classic with plenty of power, but poor low-speed handling"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
The ignition coils failed after about 8 years, as did the ignition pickup coil. Very common with T3 Triumphs.
At about 12,000, clogged carburetors caused running failure.
General comments?
A beautiful-looking bike that draws attention everywhere.
Quite top-heavy, which makes slow handling difficult.
Very tall - if you're short it's tough to get your feet on the ground. However, the bike can be lowered 1-2 inches by rotating the rear axle 180 degrees and slipping the fork tubes up.
Lovely on the highway.
Bulletproof motor.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Acceleration marks | 7/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Handling marks | 2/10 |
| Braking marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 6000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 13000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 12th September, 2007 |