Info on the Triumph Trident 900 (the naked version of this bike) is available HERE
Triumph Trident Sprint 900 Specs…..
The Triumph Trident Sprint 900 was a half faired, sport tourer motorcycle produced by Triumph and available for sale in the UK between 1992 and 1997.
The Trident Sprint 900 was a half faired sports tourer that was built in Triumph’s Hinckely (Leicestershire) plant between November 1992 and October 1997. The Trident Sprint used a 885cc, 3 cylinder engine.
Although originally called the ‘Trident Sprint 900’ the name was changed to the ‘Sprint 900’ in 1995 (even the earlier models are often referred to as the ‘Triumph Sprint 900’). The bike was replaced by the Triumph Sprint RS.
Side view of a Trident Sprint 900 (half faired version)
A little bit about the Triumph Sprint 900…..
Basic model info…
Manufacturer:
Triumph
Model:
Trident Sprint 900
Also know as (AKA):
Sprint 900
CC:
885cc
Engine type:
Inline 3 cylinder (4 stroke)
Years in production:
1992 to 1997
Style of bike:
Sports tourer (half faired)
Insurance:
Group 14 (of 17) – Insurance premium going up? Get a discount at Confused.com
Models and years (in the UK)
Trident Sprint 900 (Nov 1992 to Aug 1993)…..
Frame number started:
4903—-
Description:
900cc Sports tourer with the same basic specs as the Trident 900. Charcoal coloured frame, engine and fittings with twin, round headlamps and a half fairing.
Available colours:
Blue, red or green
Price:
£6449 for a ‘K’ reg and £7099 for an ‘L’ reg
Trident Sprint 900 (Sept 1993 to Oct 1994)…..
Frame number started:
9083—-
Description:
‘900S’ Logo on the sode panels, black chrome covers on the exhaust downpipes, new clocks with a digital clock and now has 4 piston front calipers with ‘Triumph’ logo on them.
Available colours:
Blue, red or green
Price:
£7349
Trident Sprint 900 (Nov 1994 to Sept 1995)…..
Frame number started:
16922—-
Description:
Now has 17 inch, 3 spoke hollow cast wheels, black chrome exhaust downpipes, satin chrome exhaust silencers, knee pads in the side panels, rear grab handlesand redesigned bodywork with rounded tail piece and oval rear light.
Available colours:
Red, green or purple
Price:
£7599 for a ‘M’ reg and £7799 for an ‘N’ reg
Trident Sprint 900 (Oct 1995 to Oct 1997)…..
Frame number started:
29157—-
Description:
New nitrogen filled, aluminum rear shock with reload and preload adjustment as well as a new, lighter exhaust and new exhaust collector box.
Available colours:
Red, green or purple
Price:
£8029
Rear/side view of a 1995 Trident Sprint 900 in blue
6 Speed manual (1st gear down, 2nd to 6th gears up, neutral between 1st and 2nd gears)
BHP:
98 bhp (@ 9000 RPM)
KW output:
72 KW
Torque:
59 lb/ft
Idle speed:
1000rpm
Top speed (approx):
140mph (CLAIMED!!)*
0 to 60 (approx):
3.3 seconds (CLAIMED!!)*
1/4 mile (approx):
11.53 seconds (CLAIMED!!)*
* = Please Note – The above quoted top speed, 0 to 60 and 1/4 miles times are based on info found on the internet and Triumph’s figures in their marketing bumph for the Trident Sprint. This info SHOULD NOT be taken as 100% accurate (it’s not unusual for manufacturers to inflate these figures to help them sell more of the bikes!)
Triumph Sprint 900 chain adjuster block and rear brake caliper
Frame number location…..
The frame number is usually stamped onto the right side of the headstock (the front part of the frame just below the handle bars).
Useless stuff…..
Basic Triumph tourer that was based on the Triumph Trident 900 (the Trident Sprint was basically a Trident with a cockpit fairing).
The Trident Sprint was styled by Rod Skiver and developed and manufactured at Triumph Hinkley plant (Leicestershire).
Because the Trident Sprint was based on the Trident 900 naked bike, alot of the parts are interchangeable.
The model released in November 1994 had numerous upgrades including 3 spoke wheels and uprated front brakes. These models also had better paintwork due to Triumph building better paint facilities at their plant (earlier models did supposedly suffer from thinner paint work).
In 1995 ‘Trident’ was dropped from the bikes name and it was known as the ‘Triumph Sprint 900’.
Buying advice…..
Nothing overly to worry about with these bikes as they are fairly good and solid tourers.
Obviously, they do suffer from the usual age related stuff like pitted forks and rotten exhausts if they haven’t been garaged. It may be possible to still source exhausts as they were originally made by Motad and there are a few companies who may have systems in stock (I did say MAY!!!).
As with most of these age triple triumphs, they can suffer from worn sprag clutches and the coils can be problematic (coils are available but not especially cheap!).
All in all, a good, solid bike for getting into or back into biking and they can make good cafe racer project bikes.
If you’ve got any questions or useful comments or suggestions please feel free to leave them below 🙂
Disclaimer: The information on this page is correct to the best of our knowledge. But the info should NOT be taken as 100% accurate as we can, occasionally make mistakes!
16 responses to “Triumph Trident Sprint 900 Specs and Info (aka Triumph Sprint 900)”
nigel hodgson
Some good and useful info here, I have a 900 sprint 1996, its very clean and goes well enough, I have had sports bikes and rocket 3 roadsters but I am having fun with this old girl, it has a belly pan and a seat cowl ( cowl was from a newer triumph range but I chopped and shaped it to fit) it looks nice and turns the bike in a sporty looking way better I think than cafe racering it as it is less work and even more unique, not as quick as my zzr1200 (missile in sheeps clothing) but it is a stable nice ride and sounds great with my aftermarket pipes, intended as a commuter or tourer it looks more like a classic racer now and Im very fond of it, been biking for 40 years and had around 60 bikes of all kinds but the old sprint has something special, oh and yes its BRITISH.
There’s no real benefit fitting a manual tensioner as it just means you have more maintenance to do and (potentially) more problems if it’s adjusted wrong (and if you adjust it wrong it’ll destroy your engine)?
This engine was used in quite a few Triumph bikes between 1992 and 1998 so there might be some timing chain tensioners still available?
I have my Sprint(fire) 😉 1996 from 5 years. Above 20 000 km and any problems. It’s beautiful bike, I love it. I have next bike but Sprint will stay with me till the end (mine or his)..
Hi Chris . I am also in the market for a tiple. 92 is a good year as it has the cover plate for sprag. 14,000 is very low, so it may have been off the road for a period ( not so good) and I would personally pay almost as good money for a 40-50 k machine that is in good order and regularly serviced. If yours is well maintained 2500 to 3,500 should easily do it, but I have found a46k miles machine with panniers , good tyres etc for under 2k. Matt ps I reckon values will soon rise with classic staus.
I have to change the spark plugs on my 98 trident sprint. The centre one is daft as it sits under the frame but even so what tool do I use to get them out? As a standard plug socket and extension don’t fit I to the space around the plug? Plus the centre one is at a total right angle with clearance of about 2 inch!? Any help please
Hi cheers for that help with this. Wall plug socket? Sorry that is not something I’m familiar with. Google does not bring anything useful up. Do you have an image or a link? Huge thanks
Good Stuff. I love my 95 Sprint… 35000 miles and going strong. My fav bike in the stable. This site has been helpful. BTW, I get 170 miles until reserve hits. Your specs say 135 miles to the tank. Cheers!
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