2009 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 reviews

• 2009 Triumph Sprint ST (Two wheel freaks)

  

  Model(s) covered: 2009 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

  Are you tired of bending over into the repli-racer crouch? Are you thinking it's time to stop acting like a teen and start acting like a responsible adult; someone that puts aside motorcycles in favor of soccer practice and a minivan? You'd still like to ride but the GSZXCBR-whats-it just isn't being kind to your body or wallet, what with all the cops looking for the “race-bike riding punks” nowadays? You're just not into a cruiser and aren't nearly old enough for a full dress touring bike? Maybe you've thought about the FJR/ST/Connie/K-bikes before but they're just too big and heavy for you?

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• 2009 Sport-Touring Shootout IV (Motorcycle-usa.com)

  

  Model(s) covered: 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14, 2009 Yamaha FJR 1300, 2009 BMW K1300 GT, 2009 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

  Riding hundreds of miles can be fun. Riding hundreds of miles on twisting roads can be sublime, provided those curvy roads are navigated with the proper mount. And in our modern motorcycle kingdom one genus has evolved to best tackle this task – the Sport Tourers.
  The hybrid sport-touring niche bridges the gap between the everything-and-the-kitchen-sink touring approach of the Gold Wing crew (you know the guys with the trailers) and the ergonomic masochism of long-distance rides aboard a production supersport.

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