Test rode an '07 Sprint today.

chesthing · 05-19-2007, 05:50 PM

Rode the '00 VFR up to the Triumph dealer today and took a 30 mile test ride on a Triumph Sprint.
The biggest difference was how much bigger the Sprint felt. It felt taller, longer and wider. That fuel tank seemed HUGE!

Comfort: the Sprint's pegs were further away and the bars were closer, the Sprint was easily roomier and more comfy.

Handling: I'll take the VFR anyday here, the Sprint's larger feeling size made it not as flickable. Are these 2 bikes really about the same weight? just doesnt seem possible.

Engine: yeah, the Sprint had more but not near as much as a 30 hp advantage would make you think. What was really strange was going from 80-100 the accellaration of the Sprint felt the same whether it was in 6th gear or 4th gear. I can't understand why downshifting twice didnt make the bike feel any faster.

I'd also like to say at 70mph+ the Sprint had pretty bad wind buffeting, and the mirrors and faring shook bad. My VFR has never done that, always rock solid.
All in all I liked the ride, but I don't like trading off handling for a little more power. I wasnt really serious about the Sprint anyway, but now my curiosity is satisfied.

Jay · 05-19-2007, 10:47 PM

Thanks for the post. I have to admit that I had given some thought to buying a Sprint instead of the VFR. The higher displacement looked appealing. It just came down to the fact that the VFR is a solid, fantastic bike. It's another confirmation that I made the right decision.

noel · 05-20-2007, 11:17 AM

Yes, they are quite a bit heavier than the VFR, not to mention the seat height isn't so tall, to the steering feels slower. As far as power, I have no idea (other than weight?) because its the same motor as the Speed Triple, and that bike freaking rips! Probably tuned down a bit for more torque or something. I was kinda eyeballing one too until I test rode one, decided I would need something more ST1300-ish.

chesthing · 05-20-2007, 01:57 PM

The engine while strong seemed very sewing-machine-like. And Sprint owners like to say the VFR has no soul? whatsupwitdat?

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05-19-2007, 05:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
chesthing Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Last Online: 11-29-2008 11:13 PM Location: Colorado My Ride: 2k VFR, View my Photo Gallery Posts: 386 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Test rode an '07 Sprint today. Rode the '00 VFR up to the Triumph dealer today and took a 30 mile test ride on a Triumph Sprint. The biggest difference was how much bigger the Sprint felt. It felt taller, longer and wider. That fuel tank seemed HUGE! Comfort: the Sprint's pegs were further away and the bars were closer, the Sprint was easily roomier and more comfy. Handling: I'll take the VFR anyday here, the Sprint's larger feeling size made it not as flickable. Are these 2 bikes really about the same weight? just doesnt seem possible. Engine: yeah, the Sprint had more but not near as much as a 30 hp advantage would make you think. What was really strange was going from 80-100 the accellaration of the Sprint felt the same whether it was in 6th gear or 4th gear. I can't understand why downshifting twice didnt make the bike feel any faster. I'd also like to say at 70mph+ the Sprint had pretty bad wind buffeting, and the mirrors and faring shook bad. My VFR has never done that, always rock solid. All in all I liked the ride, but I don't like trading off handling for a little more power. I wasnt really serious about the Sprint anyway, but now my curiosity is satisfied.

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05-19-2007, 10:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jay Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: 08-01-2008 01:17 PM Location: Ontario My Ride: 2006 Black VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the post. I have to admit that I had given some thought to buying a Sprint instead of the VFR. The higher displacement looked appealing. It just came down to the fact that the VFR is a solid, fantastic bike. It's another confirmation that I made the right decision.

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noel Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Last Online: 11-26-2007 06:57 PM Location: Oklahoma My Ride: 2007 Daytona 675 1995 VFR Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes, they are quite a bit heavier than the VFR, not to mention the seat height isn't so tall, to the steering feels slower. As far as power, I have no idea (other than weight?) because its the same motor as the Speed Triple, and that bike freaking rips! Probably tuned down a bit for more torque or something. I was kinda eyeballing one too until I test rode one, decided I would need something more ST1300-ish.

05-20-2007, 01:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
chesthing Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Last Online: 11-29-2008 11:13 PM Location: Colorado My Ride: 2k VFR, View my Photo Gallery Posts: 386 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The engine while strong seemed very sewing-machine-like. And Sprint owners like to say the VFR has no soul? whatsupwitdat?