Comments on: Triumph Introduces “More Practical” Sprint GT (Bike Reports) (News) http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2010/05/17may10triumph2010sprintgt/ Motorcycle News, Editorials, Product Reviews and Bike Reviews Fri, 24 May 2013 03:38:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Briumph http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2010/05/17may10triumph2010sprintgt/comment-page-1/#comment-196 Briumph Fri, 04 Jun 2010 02:51:09 +0000 #comment-196 As a 2008 Sprint ST owner, I am disappointed in the new GT. I am/was there target of the ST-former 600cc rice rocket rider who wanted more comfort and distance without losing sportbike handling, attitude and the ability to wheelie. Bigger panniers are great but the "cool bike" factor is not their in the ST. Stop following the trends for big, heavy like everyone and stick with your niche. This philosophy has worked and will drive more people to you than another "me too" bike. Briumph out. As a 2008 Sprint ST owner, I am disappointed in the new GT. I am/was there target of the ST-former 600cc rice rocket rider who wanted more comfort and distance without losing sportbike handling, attitude and the ability to wheelie. Bigger panniers are great but the “cool bike” factor is not their in the ST. Stop following the trends for big, heavy like everyone and stick with your niche. This philosophy has worked and will drive more people to you than another “me too” bike. Briumph out.

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]]> By: Tim http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2010/05/17may10triumph2010sprintgt/comment-page-1/#comment-116 Tim Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:01:04 +0000 #comment-116 I have a 01 Sprint St, and 96 BMW K1100RS. Love them both, but the BMW cost me a fortune to maintain. Average a grand a year on it w/out tires. The Sprint I have had for 6yrs now and have spent a total of 480 on it!! 36K and no valves have yet needed adjusted! Yes, the shock went to crap at 7500 miles and seat about the same. I have a Corbin due at my door tomorrow, but spending a grand on a shock isn't in the cards just yet. I've already done the shock and seat on the BMW years ago. I love the lightness of the Triumph! I have a 01 Sprint St, and 96 BMW K1100RS. Love them both, but the BMW cost me a fortune to maintain. Average a grand a year on it w/out tires. The Sprint I have had for 6yrs now and have spent a total of 480 on it!! 36K and no valves have yet needed adjusted! Yes, the shock went to crap at 7500 miles and seat about the same. I have a Corbin due at my door tomorrow, but spending a grand on a shock isn’t in the cards just yet. I’ve already done the shock and seat on the BMW years ago. I love the lightness of the Triumph!

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]]> By: Paul http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2010/05/17may10triumph2010sprintgt/comment-page-1/#comment-55 Paul Mon, 31 May 2010 23:31:47 +0000 #comment-55 Because its competitors' ST's are more ergonomically friendly, I think Triumph made a good move with the GT. The current model's riding position may be a little too aggressive, and could have pushed people towards the Connie, FJR and ST1300. But those full size Japanese ST's are a bit heavy for some riders' tastes. The Brits may have hit the proverbial nail on the head with the GT. Because its competitors’ ST’s are more ergonomically friendly, I think Triumph made a good move with the GT. The current model’s riding position may be a little too aggressive, and could have pushed people towards the Connie, FJR and ST1300. But those full size Japanese ST’s are a bit heavy for some riders’ tastes. The Brits may have hit the proverbial nail on the head with the GT.

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