Triumph Sprint RS 955i - Is It Any Good

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  • Опубліковано 10 січ 2025

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  • @Dutch_Speedtwin1200
    @Dutch_Speedtwin1200 11 місяців тому +3

    I have mine 22 year old rs for two years now. Great bike, Only quite thursty.

    • @ivy-mac
      @ivy-mac  11 місяців тому +4

      I've also got a honda firestorm, now that's a proper thirsty bike 😮

    • @russcattell955i
      @russcattell955i 11 місяців тому

      Thirsty eh ? My Tiger 955i on a run gets 4.8l per 100 km or 59 mpg, including full luggage at just above the posted speed limits.

    • @dwarfrex
      @dwarfrex 9 місяців тому +1

      @@russcattell955i Not to hijack this, but what sort of rpm are you riding at? My '01 RS can't seem to improve on 43mpg.

    • @russcattell955i
      @russcattell955i 9 місяців тому

      @@dwarfrex Around 4-5k on Michelin pilot tyres. Gearing may differ between Tiger n RS.

  • @rogeriolima9974
    @rogeriolima9974 11 місяців тому +4

    I got one and love it. 2 up it’s a breeze. But the electrics are bad

    • @ivy-mac
      @ivy-mac  11 місяців тому +3

      What sort of electrical problems have you had? Hopefully nothing too serious.

    • @rogeriolima9974
      @rogeriolima9974 11 місяців тому +4

      @@ivy-mac very common stator and rectifiers. If you check online, even in newer models it is still a problem. New parts on the way.

    • @russcattell955i
      @russcattell955i 11 місяців тому +2

      My brother had a yellow one new back in the day. I did many miles on the pillion and it was fine for me too.

    • @mico5018
      @mico5018 10 місяців тому +1

      from what ive heard stators love to just give up on these for some reason

  • @MrPmunson123
    @MrPmunson123 11 місяців тому +1

    Love my 955i Daytona, and you are on one of my favourite roads 😎😎👍👍

    • @ivy-mac
      @ivy-mac  11 місяців тому +2

      I used to have a yellow Daytona 955i, that's a very cool bike.

    • @MrPmunson123
      @MrPmunson123 11 місяців тому +1

      @@ivy-mac you may see me doing the Charlbury TT in the summer on the flying Bannana 😆👍

    • @ivy-mac
      @ivy-mac  11 місяців тому +1

      @@MrPmunson123 I'll look out for you 👍🌞🏍️

  • @connormillar1226
    @connormillar1226 9 місяців тому +1

    Love this road, its used by Harrys Garage and my go to on a sunny day! I have Trident 900, give us a shout if you want to do a ride out

    • @ivy-mac
      @ivy-mac  9 місяців тому

      It's one of my most favourite roads in the area. Yes definitely, it would be great to hook up for a ride out.

  • @davapod
    @davapod 9 місяців тому +2

    Styling wise l always thought those headlamps were really ugly. Reminds me of the later GSX600/750F versions.

    • @ivy-mac
      @ivy-mac  9 місяців тому +1

      Totally agree, and the early Suzuki SV's

  • @FRANKMOUSSEAUD
    @FRANKMOUSSEAUD 2 місяці тому +1

    Any problem i should know before I buy one?

    • @ivy-mac
      @ivy-mac  2 місяці тому +1

      @@FRANKMOUSSEAUD I haven't had any problems, but I've heard that the regulator can be a weakness.