Triumph Sprint GT 1050 User Manual

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How to Ride the Motorcycle
Changing Gears
1. Gear change pedal
Close the throttle while pulling in the
clutch lever. Change into the next
higher or lower gear. Open the
throttle part way, while releasing the
clutch lever. Always use the clutch
when changing gear.
Note:
• The gear change mechanism is the
'positive stop' type. This means
that, for each movement of the
gear change pedal, you can only
select each gear, one after the
other, in ascending or descending
order.
Warning
Take care to avoid opening the throttle too
far or too fast in any of the lower gears as
this can lead to the front wheel lifting from
the ground (pulling a 'wheelie') and to the
rear tyre breaking traction (wheel spin).
Always open the throttle cautiously,
particularly if you are unfamiliar with the
motorcycle, as a 'wheelie' or loss of traction
will cause loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
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Warning
Do not change to a lower gear at speeds
that will cause excessive engine rpm
(r/min). This can lock the rear wheel
causing loss of control and an accident.
Engine damage may also be caused.
Changing down should be done such that
low engine speeds will be ensured.

Triumph Sprint GT 1050 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
Engine Capacity	1050 cc
Bore x Stroke	79 x 71.4 mm
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Fuel System	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Final Drive	X ring chain
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox	6-speed
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17
Max Torque	108 Nm @ 6, 300 rpm
Exhaust	Stainless steel 3 into 1 exhaust system
Frame	Aluminium beam perimeter
Front Suspension	43 mm upside down forks with adjustable preload
Rear Suspension	Monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping
Front Brakes	Twin 320mm floating discs, Nissin 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 255mm disc, Nissin 2-piston caliper
Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 litres
Max Power	130 PS / 128 bhp (96 kW) @ 9200 rpm