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Triumph Trident Sprint 900 (1994 model)
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.
Triumph Trident Sprint 900 parts…
Side view of a Trident Sprint 900 (half faired version)
A little bit about the Triumph Sprint 900…..
Basic model info… |
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| 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) |
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| 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
Engine and gearbox specs….. |
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| Displacement: | 885 cc |
| Engine type: | Inline 3 cylinder |
| Bore×Stroke: | 76x65mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.6:1 |
| Valves: | 12 valve (4 per cylinder) |
| Spark plug: | NGK DPR8EA-9 / Champion RA4HC (x3) |
| Spark plug gap: | 0.9mm |
| Firing order: | 1 – 2 – 3 |
| Engine oil: | 10w40 API SG or higher |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 litres |
| Oil filter: | Hiflo HF401 / Filtrex OIF001 |
| Cooling system: | Liquid cooled |
| Cooling system capacity: | 2.8 litres |
| Clutch: | Wet (oil immersed) multiplate clutch |
| Gearbox: | 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!!)* |
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Trident Sprint 900 clutch basket
Final drive stuff….. |
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| Final drive: | Chain |
| Front sprocket: | 17 teeth |
| Rear sprocket (Nov 1992 to Oct 1994): | 46 teeth |
| Rear sprocket (Nov 1994 to Oct 1997): | 43 teeth |
| Chain pitch/length (Nov 1992 to Oct 1994): | 530 / 112 |
| Chain pitch/length (Nov 1994 to Oct 1997): | 530 / 110 |
Triumph Trident oil filter (Hiflo HF401)
Carb, fuel and oil stuff….. |
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| Fuel system: | Carburetor |
| MPG: | 44 miles per gallon (approx) |
| Fuel tank range: | approx 130 miles |
| Carb make: | Mikuni (3x) |
| Carb type: | BST36 |
| Pilot screw opening: | 2 to 2.25 turns |
| Fuel type: | Unleaded petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 25 litres |
| Engine oil: | 10w40 API SG or higher |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 litres |
| Oil filter: | Hiflo HF401 / Filtrex OIF001 |
Triumph Trident Sprint 900 frame
Electric stuff….. |
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| Ignition type: | Electronic CDI |
| Starter: | Electric start |
| Electrical system voltage: | 12 volts |
| Regulated voltage: | 14.5 (@ 5500 rpm) |
| System capacity: | 14 a/h |
| Spark plug: | NGK DPR8EA-9 / Champion RA4HC (x3) |
| Spark plug gap: | 0.9mm |
| Spark plug tightening torque: | 18nm |
| Spark plug ignition: | 3 x Coil |
| Battery: | YB14L-A2 / CB14L-A2 |
Triumph Trident Sprint 900 battery (CB14L-A2)
Shocks, brakes and wheel specs….. |
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| Front wheel type (Nov 1992 to Oct 1994): | 6 spoke cast wheel |
| Front wheel type (Nov 1994 to Oct 1997): | 3 spoke hollow cast wheel |
| Front tyre size: | 120/70-17 |
| Front tyre pressure: | 36psi (2.5 bar) |
| Front wheel spindle torque: | 60nm |
| Front wheel spindle clamp bolt torque: | 20nm |
| Rear wheel type (Nov 1992 to Oct 1994): | 6 spoke cast wheel |
| Rear wheel type (Nov 1994 to Oct 1997): | 3 spoke hollow cast wheel |
| Rear tyre size (Nov 1992 to Oct 1994): | 160/60-18 |
| Rear tyre size (Nov 1994 to Oct 1997): | 170/60-17 |
| Rear tyre pressure: | 41psi (2.9 bar) |
| Rear wheel spindle torque: | 85nm |
| Rear wheel spindle clamp bolt torque: | 35nm |
| Front brake: | Twin hydraulic disc brake with 4 piston calipers |
| Front brake disc (1993 to Aug 1994 models, pre frame numbers starting ‘9083’): | EBC MD646LS (left) and MD646RS (right) |
| Front brake pad (1993 to Aug 1994 models, pre frame numbers starting ‘9083’): | EBC FA214 (left) / FA215 (right) |
| Front brake disc (1994 onwards model, frame numbers starting ‘9083’ and later models): | EBC MD640 |
| Front brake pad (1994 onwards model, frame numbers starting ‘9083’ and later models): | EBC FA236 (2 sets) |
| Rear brake: | Single hydraulic disc brake |
| Rear brake disc: | EBC MD641 |
| Rear brake pad: | EBC FA215 |
| Front suspension: | Telescopic forks |
| Front fork stanchion diameter: | 43mm |
| Front fork length (approx when removed from the bike): | 86cm |
| Recommended fork oil (Nov 1992 to Oct 1994): | 10w (medium weight) fork oil |
| Fork oil volume (Nov 1992 to Oct 1994): | 109 mm2 (per fork) |
| Recommended fork oil (Nov 1994 to Oct 1997): | 15w (heavy weight) fork oil |
| Fork oil volume (Nov 1994 to Oct 1997): | 117 mm2 (per fork) |
| Rear Suspension: | Single rear shock (monoshock) with rebound adjustment and adjustable spring preload |
Rear view of a Triumph Sprint 900
Weights, measures ‘n stuff….. |
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| Wheelbase: | 1490mm |
| Seat height: | 780mm |
| Dry weight (no oils, fluids etc): | 215kg |
Torque settings….. |
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| Cam cover: | 10nm |
| Camshaft sprocket: | 15nm |
| Clutch hub: | 105nm |
| Spark plugs: | 18nmnm |
| Rear wheel spindle torque: | 85nm |
| Rear wheel spindle clamp bolt torque: | 35nm |
| Front wheel spindle torque: | 60nm |
| Front wheel spindle clamp bolt torque: | 20nm |
Triumph Sprint 900 oil drain bolt and oil filter locations
Service stuff….. |
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| Servicing your bike? You’ll need a Triumph Trident Sprint Haynes workshop manual… | |
| Engine oil | |
| Engine oil change frequency: | Every 10,000km (approx 6,214 miles) or 12 months |
| Engine oil: | 10w40 API SG or higher Motorbike oil |
| Oil filter: | Hiflo HF401 / Filtrex OIF001 |
| Chain drive | |
| Final drive chain frequency: | Now repeat after me…..’I MUST LUBE MY CHAIN LITTLE AND OFTEN!!’ |
| Chain and sprocket kits: | Trident Sprint 900 chain/sprocket kit |
| Hydraulic brake system (front and rear) | |
| Brake fluid change frequency: | Change every 24 months or 20,000km (approx 12,427 miles) |
| Brake fluid: | DOT 4 brake fluid |
| Hydraulic clutch system | |
| Clutch / brake fluid change frequency: | Change every 24 months or 20,000km (approx 12,427 miles) |
| Clutch / brake fluid: | DOT 4 brake fluid |
| Fork oil | |
| Front fork oil change frequency: | Change every 20,000km (approx 12,427 miles) |
| Recommended fork oil (Nov 1992 to Oct 1994): | 10w (medium weight) fork oil |
| Fork oil volume (Nov 1992 to Oct 1994): | 109 mm2 (per fork) |
| Recommended fork oil (Nov 1994 to Oct 1997): | 15w (heavy weight) fork oil |
| Fork oil volume (Nov 1994 to Oct 1997): | 117 mm2 (per fork) |
| Cooling system | |
| Change every: | 30,000 km (approx 18,641 miles) or 24 months |
| Coolant capacity: | 2.8 litre’s |
| Coolant: | Motorcycle coolant |
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.
Sources / Thanks to:
MCN Sprint 900 article
Triumph Owners MCC article
Rock Oil for the service info
Triumph Trident Sprint 900 parts…
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!
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.
Just got a 96 Triumph spirit and are having timing chain rattling do you think I should try a manual tensioner
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 come to the conclusion I am putting in a new timing chain and wear bars Where can I get one for my bike
Looks like the company below supply them (note – I’ve never used Fowlers so don’t know what their service is like):
http://www.fowlersparts.co.uk
I think the same cam chain and tensioners were used in the Sprint, Trident and Trophy models around that time (but please double check).
Fowlers are great and easy to deal with and keep pretty much everything in stock for all the major brands,
Let me know how you get on, I think that’s a task I may have to do
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)..
I have a chance to buy 92 Triumph triple 900 what’s the current value please 14.000 on clock
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
Use a thin wall plug socket, knuckle joint and a short extension,3/8 drive. Slacken and undo a few turns then remove ratchet and finish off by hand.
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
THIN WALL PLUG SOCKET
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Amazing thank you for the help
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!