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Title: Almost bought a 2005 Sprint ST
Post by: MikeB on March 14, 2005, 06:05:45 PM

Tried it out a couple of days ago and liked it a lot - then the sun came out, rode my Tiger all day and changed my mind :)

PS. also had go on the new Speed Triple, what a bike! Not so good for luggage though ...

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Post by: ArizonaKid on March 14, 2005, 07:17:33 PM

The new 05 models haven't appeared in the US (at least widely), but the Sprints ST and the Speed Triple look very interesting; styling and the bump in displacement make them very attractive. It would be good to know where Triumph has planned for the Tiger.

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Post by: MikeB on March 14, 2005, 07:22:31 PM

yes, a 1050 Tiger with 120 HP would be mighty fine :)

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Post by: ChrisN on March 14, 2005, 07:23:09 PM

I've got to be honest - the new Sprint ST is the only bike that could tempt me away from the Tiger.

Who knows ? Maybe next year..... but I hope befor then a new 06 Tiger is launched soon!!

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Post by: robbo on March 14, 2005, 11:56:34 PM

Quote from: "ChrisN"I've got to be honest - the new Sprint ST is the only bike that could tempt me away from the Tiger.

agreed, it look like a vary nice bike. I just wonder if they will throw the luguage in as standard or will you have to pay extra.?

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Post by: BP_LONDON on March 15, 2005, 12:09:26 AM

Well, ya'll just wait for Triumph to launch that 1050, Shaft driven, tubeless spoke wheeled next generation model Tiger and then we'll see... :mrgreen:

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Post by: Robbie on March 15, 2005, 06:34:35 PM

Quote from: "BP_LONDON"Well, ya'll just wait for Triumph to launch that 1050, Shaft driven, tubeless spoke wheeled next generation model Tiger and then we'll see... :mrgreen:

Shaft driven!!!! No NO NO

Power sapping, expensive and tooo heavy thanks

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Post by: Brock on March 15, 2005, 07:03:50 PM

I'm with you on that one Robs.

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Post by: MikeB on March 15, 2005, 08:02:38 PM

Luggage is extra and, in keeping with policy, not cheap.

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Post by: knarf on March 15, 2005, 08:54:12 PM

I've always have a fancy for the old type RS and I still like the TT600 which got an unfair press.

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Post by: pauljones1227 on March 16, 2005, 03:39:25 PM

Spokes and shaft drive!!!! no thanks

A little less weight, yes please

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Post by: SIBBO on March 16, 2005, 03:54:58 PM

Yeah that sure is a nice bike,i climbed on one at the MCN show at ally pally,and thought it was probably the only bike there that i might consider over the tiger,but preferably as well as :) ......the ride position kind of throws your belly on to the tank.

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Post by: MikeB on March 16, 2005, 08:00:03 PM

I felt the same, very comfortable to ride but you don•t get that all round view you get with the Tiger - looking over the traffic instead of just seeing the road. Got my 2 relays fitted so I have both lights on, very happy with my Tiger. I will wait for the new mega tiger next year :)

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Post by: knarf on March 16, 2005, 10:17:54 PM

I was in the Triumph dealers today getting my tank connectors done on recall and he said that everyone who's tested the new sprint has bought one on the spot.

I declined a test drive :(

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