Sprint RS

2001 Triumph Sprint RS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Triumph's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 2001 Triumph Sprint RS pairs a 955 cc (58.3 cu in) in-line three, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 108 HP (78.8 kW) at 9,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 97 Nm (71.5 lb-ft) at 6,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 113.1 HP per liter and a 3,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,200 rpm) and peak power (9,200 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the Sprint RS measures 199 kg (439 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.54 HP/kg (1.84 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,470 mm (57.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 21-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 230 km/h (143 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2000 to 2004, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.