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Triumph United Kingdom

Triumph Sprint ST / Sprint GT. Triumph's triple sport-tourer.

Triumph launched the Sprint ST in 1999 with the new 955i engine — three-cylinder torque, full fairing, panniers fittable, sport-tourer ergos. 2005 saw the engine bumped to 1050cc with 123bhp. The 2010 Sprint GT shifted toward two-up touring with longer wheelbase, more luggage. Killed in 2018 with no direct successor — Triumph moved to Tiger Sport (parallel-twin and triple) for the role.

1996
Pre-Sprint (1999 launch)
2006
Sprint ST 1050 · launch year
2016
Sprint GT · final years
2026
Killed 2018 · Tiger Sport since
Continual audits are underway to verify local pricing for every bike in every market. Apologies for any gaps you see while this is in progress.
1996 Pre-Sprint (1999 launch)

Pre-Sprint

Triumph had no dedicated sport-tourer in 1996
Sprint ST launched 1999 as the new 955i sport-tourer flagship

Sprint not yet — 1999 launch
N/Apre-launch
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£7,400
2006 Sprint ST 1050 · launch year
2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

Triumph Sprint ST 1050 (2005-2010)

1050cc inline-three, fuel injection, full fairing
Panniers fittable, comfortable upright ergos, sport-tourer benchmark

1050cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-three (FI)
123bhp
104
210
805
ABS (opt)Fuel injectionTraction controlRide modesAnalogue + LCDInline triplePannier mounts
Known issues
  • Sprint ST 1050 — clutch slave cylinder failure — 2005-08
  • Reg/rec failure (Triumph pattern) — all years
  • Front fork seal weep — all years
  • Otherwise mature platform
£8,899
£14,900
£2.8–4.5k
2016 Sprint GT · 6 yrs into final gen
2016 Triumph Sprint GT

Triumph Sprint GT (2010-2018)

Same 1050cc triple, longer wheelbase, larger panniers
Two-up touring focus, ABS standard from 2010, 128bhp

1050cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-three (FI)
128bhp
108
265
815
ABSFuel injectionTraction controlRide modesAnalogue + LCDPannier systemInline triple
Known issues
  • Sprint GT — fuel pump primer issue (2010-12) — 2010-12
  • Reg/rec carry-over (Triumph pattern) — all years
  • Cam chain tensioner rattle on high-mile — all years
  • Otherwise mature platform
£10,899
£14,200
£4.5–7k
2026 Killed 2018 · 8 yrs gone
No bike for this era

No Sprint

Triumph killed Sprint GT in 2018
Tiger Sport 1050/660 covers the role with adventure styling instead

STATUS · GONE
GONE
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Tiger Sport 660 £8,895
// 30-Year Delta

What actually changed.

From Sprint ST to Tiger Sport · 30 years of Triumph sport-touring
The full-fairing sport-tourer Extinct at Triumph Triumph's Sprint ST/GT was the last full-fairing dedicated sport-tourer in their range. By 2026 the role is filled by Tiger Sport 660 (£8,895, parallel-twin, adventure-styled) and Tiger Sport 800 (£12,495, triple, adventure-styled). Both have adventure/touring-style bodywork rather than full sport-tourer fairings. The 'fairing + panniers + sportbike chassis' formula is gone.
Sprint ST 955i → Sprint ST 1050 +95cc, FI, 2005 1999-2004 Sprint ST 955i: 955cc, 118bhp at peak. 2005 redesign: 1050cc, 123bhp, fuel injection, sharper chassis, modernised electronics. The 1050 is widely seen as the better bike — more torque, better fueling, more refined. Used market reflects this — 1050s command 30-50% premium over 955is.
Sprint ST → Sprint GT (2010) Two-up tourer focus 2010 Sprint GT was a major shift — longer wheelbase, more luggage capacity, larger fairing, comfort over sport. ABS standard, larger panniers, more comfortable two-up. The GT is heavier (265kg wet vs 245kg) and softer than the ST. Riders who liked the ST's sportiness didn't love the GT's tourer focus.
Why it ended 2018 Sport-tourer market collapse Triumph killed Sprint GT in 2018 because sport-tourer sales collapsed across all manufacturers — Honda VFR1200F killed 2017, BMW K1300S killed 2016, Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX kept going but barely, Yamaha FJR1300 killed 2024. Buyers moved to adventure-tourers. Triumph went all-in on Tiger Sport range.
Real cost trajectory −40% real (vs Tiger Sport 660) £8,899 Sprint ST 1050 in 2006 (£14,900 today) → £8,895 Tiger Sport 660 in 2026. Significantly cheaper in real terms — modern parallel-twin Tiger Sport 660 has more rider aids (cornering ABS, traction control, ride modes), better fuel economy, and is in a different segment (light adventure-sport, not sport-tourer). Used market in 2026: Sprint ST 1050 £2.8-4.5k, Sprint GT £4.5-7k for clean.
Rider aids count (1999 → 2026) 0 → 6 Sprint ST 955i had nothing. Sprint ST 1050 added FI and optional ABS. Sprint GT (2010+) added standard ABS. 2026 Tiger Sport 660 has cornering ABS, traction control, ride modes, optional quickshifter, full LCD. Massive evolution in rider aids.
Cheapest way in £2.8k A clean Sprint ST 1050 from 2005-2008. 123bhp triple, FI, panniers fittable, comfortable for distance. The cheapest path to a British triple sport-tourer with proper pedigree. Pay attention to clutch slave cylinder, reg/rec, fork seals. Triumph dealer network is strong for older bikes.
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// Sources

Where these numbers come from

Every figure on this page is from a published manufacturer spec sheet or a reputable review publication. No press junkets, no opinions in the spec data. Inflation calculated using Bank of England's CPI tool.

1999-2004 Sprint ST 955i Manufacturer specs · MCN archive · Cycle World
2005-2010 Sprint ST 1050 Manufacturer press · MCN · Visordown
2010-2018 Sprint GT Manufacturer press · MCN · Bennetts BikeSocial