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TRIUMPH SPRINT RS 2003

TRIUMPH SPRINT RS 2003
TRIUMPH SPRINT RS 2003 · Photo: Adrian Pingstone, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELTRIUMPH SPRINT RS 2003
Year2003
Engine TypeFour-stroke, transverse three-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity955 cc / 58.3 cu in
Bore X Stroke79 x 65 mm
Compression Ratio12.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power87.5 kW / 120 hp @ 9100 rpm
Max Torque100 Nm / 73.8 lb-ft @ 5100 rpm
IgnitionDigital CDI, NGK CR9EK spark plug
InductionMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injection
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump, synthetic 10W/40
Gear Box6-speed
ClutchWet, multiple discs, cable operated
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameAluminium twin spar
Front Suspension45 mm forks, dual-rate springs, adjustable preload
Rear SuspensionMonoshock, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Front Brakes2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 255 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2120 mm / 83.5 in
Overall Width735 mm / 28.9 in
Overall Height1170 mm / 46.1 in
Seat Height805 mm / 31.7 in
Wheelbase1470 mm / 57.9 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight199 kg / 438 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre180/55-17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity19.5 Litres / 5.2 US gal
Fuel Consumption5.1 L/100 km / 46.6 US mpg
Top Speed238.3 km/h / 148.1 mph
Photo gallery
TRIUMPH SPRINT RS 2003

Photo: Rainer Orzada, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Triumph file

The final year of the Sprint RS carries the revised 120 hp 955 cc triple. It is a half-faired sport-tourer, lighter than the ST thanks to a double-sided swingarm, praised for torque and light handling but with cost-reduced suspension.