2003 Triumph Sprint RS

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2003 Triumph Sprint RS

2003 Triumph Sprint RS

2003 Triumph Sprint RS

2003 Triumph Sprint RS

 

– 2003 Triumph Sprint RS

Sprint RS

Triumph’s ability to build machines that offer many more dimensions as all-rounders than rival manufacturers seem able to produce is what sets them apart from the rest. The Sprint RS is the benchmark when it comes to coping with anything a rider can throw at it.

Comfortable enough for long days in the saddle and yet possessed of a sporting ability that is more of a surprise to riders of other machines than it ever is to a Sprint RS rider, this is a motorcycle whose reserved styling belies a sports machine of considerable ability.

The twin-spar aluminium frame, lightweight swing arm and powerful brakes can cope with any amount of hard riding and the adjustable suspension allows the rider to fine-tune the chassis depending on what type of riding is planned.

Fitted with the 120bhp second generation three-cylinder engine, this half-faired sportster offers plenty of weather protection and yet also shows off the sculpted form of the black-finished engine. The fuel-injection mapping is also tailored to maximise mid-range torque which gives the machine an uncanny ability to cover distance without stretching either itself or the rider.

As sports bikes become increasingly narrowly-focused and more demanding to ride, the Sprint RS remains one of the few machines with the ability to tackle anything from a track day to a two-up trip to Europe.

 

Colour Options

Jet Black
Caspian Blue

 

Triumph Accessories

Carbon Silencer (for off-road use only)
Stainless Steel Silencer (for off-road use only)
Alarm/Immobiliser (Thatcham Category MC1 compliant)
Tank Bag
Throwover Panniers
Luggage Rack
Grab Rail
Colour Co-ordinated Top Box
Top Box Back Rest
Colour Co-ordinated Belly Pan
Aero Screen
Rear Hugger
Centre Stand
Heated Grips
Gel Seat
Heel Guard
Carbon Fibre Tank Pad
Front Mudguard Extension
Rear Mudguard Extension

 

Specifications

ENGINE
Type Liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
Capacity 955cc
Bore/Stroke 79 x 65mm
Compression Ratio 12.0:1
Fuel System Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Ignition Digital – inductive type – via electronic engine management system

TRANSMISSION
Primary Drive Gear
Final Drive X ring chain
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox 6-speed

CYCLE PARTS
Frame Aluminium beam perimeter
Swingarm Twin-sided, aluminium alloy
Wheels Front Alloy 3-spoke, 17 x 3.5in
Rear Alloy 3-spoke, 17 x 5.5in
Tyres Front 120/70 ZR 17
Rear 180/55 ZR 17
Suspension Front 43mm forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload
Rear Monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping
Brakes Front Twin 320mm floating discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Single 255mm disc, 2 piston caliper

DIMENSIONS
Length 2120mm (83.5in)
Width (Handlebars) 735mm (28.9in)
Height 1170mm (46.1in)
Seat Height 805mm (31.7in)
Wheelbase 1470mm (57.9in)
Rake/Trail 24.5°/89mm
Dry Weight 199kg (438lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 litres (5.1 gal US)

PERFORMANCE
(Measured at crankshaft to DIN 70020)
Maximum Power 120PS (118bhp) at 9,100rpm
Maximum Torque 100Nm (74ft.lbf) at 5,100rpm
Warranty 2 years, unlimited mileage
Service Intervals 6000 miles or one year, whichever comes first