Sprint Sport

1998 Triumph Sprint Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1998 Triumph Sprint Sport sport touring motorcycle, Triumph utilizes a 885 cc (54 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line three, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 81 HP (59.1 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 76 Nm (56.1 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 91.5 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Sprint Sport measures 224 kg (494 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.36 HP/kg (2.77 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.