Target Audience:
Sport-touring riders and home mechanics; the Sprint ST RS targets riders wanting a practical yet quick all-rounder
Competitive Advantage:
Triumph's inline-three engine offers a distinctive blend of torque and character against four-cylinder rivals like the Honda VFR and BMW K-series
Key Features:
Three-cylinder engine, shaft-adjacent chain drive sport-touring layout, luggage-friendly ergonomics, strong braking
Intended Use:
Complete repair, maintenance, rebuild and refurbishment reference for owners and workshops
Manual Type:
Digital workshop repair manual
Coverage Areas:
Engine, fuel, exhaust, transmission, brakes, suspension, electrical, bodywork, diagnostics
Delivery Method:
Instant download on completion of payment
Printing:
All pages printable; run off what you need and take it into the garage or workshop
Shipping:
None required - no CD or paper manual to wait for
Page Count:
N/A - full comprehensive manual, exact page count not specified
Engine:
Complete teardown, inspection, rebuild and reassembly procedures
Fuel System:
Fuel injection components, throttle bodies, fuel pump and tank
Ignition:
Coils, sensors, timing and ECU diagnostics
Exhaust:
Headers, silencers and gasket replacement
Cooling System:
Radiator, coolant pump, thermostat and hoses
Clutch and Transmission:
Clutch service, gearbox overhaul and final drive
Brakes:
Front and rear brake service, pad and disc replacement, bleeding
Suspension:
Fork service, rear shock, linkage and settings
Wheels and Tires:
Removal, bearing replacement, balancing
Steering:
Headstock bearings and handlebar components
Electrical System:
Wiring schematics, charging system, lighting, instruments
Bodywork:
Fairing and panel removal and refitting
Frame and Fasteners:
Torque specifications throughout
Diagnostic Procedures:
Step-by-step fault finding for all systems
Repair Procedures:
Detailed step-by-step instructions with detailed illustrations and diagrams
Wiring Diagrams:
Complete wiring schematics included
Specifications:
Full factory torque values, clearances and service data
Technical Depth:
Everything needed to repair, maintain, rebuild, refurbish or restore the motorcycle
Parts Information:
Part identification and specifications for service and rebuild work
Illustrations:
Exploded views, diagrams and photographs throughout
Printable Pages:
Print individual procedures as needed for workshop use
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Engine Type:
Liquid-cooled inline three-cylinder four-stroke
Displacement:
955 cc (2002-2004); 1050 cc from 2005
Valvetrain:
DOHC, 12 valves
Fuel System:
Electronic fuel injection (SDI / Sagem)
Performance:
Approximately 108 PS (955i); approximately 123 PS (1050)
Cooling:
Liquid cooled with radiator and thermostat
Crash Test Information:
N/A - motorcycles are not subject to consumer crash test ratings
Front Brakes:
Dual disc brakes with multi-piston calipers (ABS not fitted on early models)
Passive Features:
Pillion grab rails, rider footpeg positions, headlight and signaling systems
Instrumentation and Electronics
Instrument Cluster:
Digital/analog dash with speedometer, tachometer, temperature and fuel gauges
Audio System:
N/A - no factory audio system on this model
Driver Assistance:
N/A - no electronic rider aids fitted; pre-ABS era on most covered years
Electrical Features:
Electronic fuel injection management, digital diagnostics via ECU fault codes
Engine Oil and Filter:
Change per factory interval schedule (typically every 6,000 miles / 10,000 km)
Valve Clearance Check:
Per scheduled interval; check at major services
Coolant:
Replace per service schedule (long-life ethylene glycol coolant)
Chain and Sprockets:
Regular chain cleaning, lubrication and tension checks
Brake Fluid:
Replace every two years; DOT 4 specification
Fork Oil:
Replace per service schedule
Spark Plugs:
Inspect and replace per interval schedule
Air Filter:
Replace at scheduled service intervals
Tires:
Maintain factory-recommended pressures listed in the manual
Common Wear Items:
Brake pads, chain and sprockets, tires, clutch plates, headstock bearings
Known Issues:
Check regulator/rectifier condition on Triumph triples of this era; inspect fuel injection connections and throttle body balance
Manufacturer:
Triumph Motorcycles, Hinckley, England - Britain's largest motorcycle manufacturer, revived in the 1980s
Model Evolution:
Sprint ST 955i launched 1999; updated 2002; 1050 cc version introduced 2005 with the RS specification adding premium equipment
Production Location:
Hinckley, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Market Role:
Triumph's flagship sport-tourer, competing with Honda VFR and BMW sport-touring models
