Triumph introduced this sport-touring nameplate for the 1999 model year as part of its modern Hinckley-era Sprint family, positioning it as a comfortable long-distance motorcycle with the brand’s trademark inline-three character. It effectively carried the Sprint touring idea forward into the fuel-injected era and became known for blending full fairing protection, a relaxed riding position, and real sporting intent rather than pure touring softness. Early versions used Triumph’s 955cc triple and established the formula that would define the model throughout its run.
For 2005, Triumph gave the machine a major update and moved it to a larger 1050cc triple, along with revised styling and a more contemporary chassis and bodywork package. That second-era version kept the same basic mission but sharpened the motorcycle’s road presence and made it a stronger fit for riders who wanted a quick, capable sport-tourer with British character. Across both phases, it was one of Triumph’s best-known middleweight-to-large-capacity touring sportbikes and built a loyal following among riders who valued smooth triple-cylinder power, long-distance comfort, and understated practicality.
The nameplate remained on sale through the 2011 model year, after which Triumph replaced the Sprint ST concept with the Sprint GT rather than continuing the same model as a later revival.