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#1 ·
I'm looking to replace my FRJ with a later model used Sprint ST or
maybe a new GT. Need to know about special areas of concern on
the ST. Problems, updates etc... Any and all advice will be much help.
 
#2 ·
There are almost endless threads in this forum that you can check. Much like BMWs the ST/GTs are not normally purchased by the "drop it down a cog an give it an handful" lot.
Most people who own them purchased them with commuting/ touring in mind.
There are exceptions but on the whole that is the state of play.
 
#4 ·
The side bags of the ST can not fit a full size helmet, but the GT bags do.
For me the Sprint ST, has and is one of my favorite bikes. I ride hours at a time and never feel beat up.
 
#7 ·
They dont? I have a '02 ST with factory hardbags...I get a large-full face in each one. With room to spare for gloves, smokes, camera...etc

But, alas....Mine is a 2002 ST I bought new outta-the-box from a dealer near me in late '02. I sat, looked, stared, poked, prodded and examined every inch of the ST B4 I commited to buy! (I came from Harleys and Buells all my riding life, so I wuz a bit sceptical about buying a new British bike).
Now (granted, I only have 30,000 on her clock now, as I always ride/own more than one bike ;] )
at 30,000 what I can say about this machine is...it Is The Best bike I have owned yet! I live in SE PA and have ridden her to Florida, Tennessee, WVirginia (and all points in between), and as far west as Indiana! Comfortable and plenty fast for me! Only problems/repairs I have had to make were (obviously..) Tires, brake pads, chain, and clutches (fuel level sender went bad @745miles, covered under warranty) Ive done all services and repairs on my ST myself. And I can say I am very pleased with my '02.
I compare this to the rest of the bikes Ive owned in the past (which, by the way were mmmmmany!) And while my earlier bikes in life all did one thing well, this ST does everything very well.
 
#5 ·
the GT has improved suspension, longer wheelbaase, better bags, storage under the seat, slightly less forward leaning riding position, side pipe that removes the unintended "heated seat" option of the ST, I think (!) the max torque comes in at 1300 RPM lower.
 
#8 ·
The OEM bags for the 2006 (am assuming 05-10) do not hold a full size helmet.
As far as reliability I have over 22K on my 2006 and runs great, longest road trip so far has been 2700 miles.
 
#12 ·
Wow,
Thanks for all the info. I do still enjoy my FJR, 46,000 miles and counting. I have a friend that has a 05 Sprint but I think the new GT is a little more up my alley. I do
have 2 Ducati's an 04 ST3 & 08 S2r Monster for the shorter, faster stuff. Both Red
the faster color of course.
 
#14 · (Edited)
If your mechanically minded ...



If you're mechanically minded, asside from the practicalities of the pre 05 bikes and the GT, The max torque point shows where the slope of the HP vs rpm curve is steepest.

the maximum torque point of the triumph sprints varies as below.

2004 5100 rpm
2005/6 5100 rpm
2007/10 7500 rpm
2011/12 6300 rpm

you'll notice that each step is 1200 rpm
and that the move to 7500rpm occurs at the same year that they removed the daytona litre bike from their range.

Its true that the pre 2005 and GT range has more practical underseat storage, headlights with wider spread and panniers that take full face helmet plus more, whilst the 2005 - 2010 range is more sporty particularly the 2007-2010.

Not sure where the FJR is...let me check...okay the FJR is much heavier than the STs but backs this up with more torque. The FJR torque peaks 500rpm earlier than 7500, but the little triple has a max HP 1500 rpm higher than 8000... suggesting a wider torque band that we know the triumph triple for.

So in purchasing an ST your getting a more sporty bike than the FJR based on engine torque max point, and in purchasing the GT your getting a bike with a less sporty emphasis.. based on max torque point, but still increasing HP to over 9000rpm. better suspension to match the tourer bias.

of course I've never riden an FJR so a ride with the above information in mind may help you decide.
 
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