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	Rider Reviews - Vehicles Reviewer: Joe Niemec From: Clifton, New Jersey, United States Email: jniemec@optonline.net Date: 11/15/2011 Rider Height: 5' 11" Rider Weight: 185 Miles/Hours: 200 miles Overall Rating:   Reliability:   Performance:   Comfort:   Quality: Check Insurance Rates for this vehicle Finance this vehicle 2011 Triumph Sprint GT Click for larger picture PSN Specifications for this vehicle Write a Review Post a Topic Accessory Reviews Tell a Friend Full Review -- Much Improved In Every Way Over The ST! -- Early in 2011 I had bought a Triumph Sprint ST to replace my trusty old 2002 Yamaha FZ-1 as my sporty traveling/two up bike. I loved the motor and the ergos on the ST, it was just that the exhaust (stock) was loud for long rides and the heat from the underseat exhaust was annoying even on cooler days. I bought the GT mostly because I knew the conventional exhaust would address these issues and also liked the larger bags and underseat storage. I saw the weight only increased 15 pounds so I was hoping the handling wouldn't be too far off. Was I surprised at the handling of the GT! The suspension is so much improved that it ranks up there with the best of any bike I've sampled, and I have really good WP suspension on my KTM Superduke. The bike feels more sporty overall and turns much better and precise than the ST it replaces. They steepened the steering geometry and lightened the wheels, so this may explain why. The longer wheelebase has the bike more planted in the turns, no adverse affect at all. I followed my riding buddies who ride very fast on Honda RC51's, VFRs etc and had no problem keeping pace, even with my bags installed! I'd go so far as to say this GT with bags handles better than my old ST without. Unfortunatly I did not see any improvement in fuel economy as I was getting 35 mpg. (US) but then again it was a cooler day and I was riding pretty agressively with bags installed. Maybe after break-in this will improve (only 200 miles on the bike). My Superduke probably weights 120 pounds less and I only get 30 mpg. on that so I guess I can't complain. The underseat storage is a real nice plus, as the ST seat was bolted on with zero storage there. I got the silver with blackened out everything else and think it looks sharp. I highly recommend it! DisclaimerReviews are provided on an "as is" basis with no warranty and should be considered entertainment only. Reviews should not be used for any purpose whatsoever, including but not limited to, making decisions about any referenced vehicles, products, modifications or other information. Additional Disclaimer Information
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