This morning I took the Motorbike to my usual garage so that they could give me a quote for the insurance claim. He found more problems with the bike than the original garage which makes me doubt the bike will be repaired so this afternoon I went over to Pure Triumph based in Wellingborough to have a test ride on a Triumph Sprint.
http://www.triumph.co.uk/uk/Motorcycle_Sprint_ST.aspx
And a lot of fun it was too; fast, nimble, comfortable and it looks great. I came back with a great big smile on my face. I have no doubt it would be a great touring/weekend ride bike.
I only have 2 concerns about the bike;
* Price: At £8000 new, it's the most expensive of the 3 bikes that I'm considering buying and although great fun, I not sure it's £8000 worth of fun.
* Commuting: the exhaust pipe on the Sprint runs under the seat, no problem while you are flying along a road but I got stuck in traffic for 10 minutes on the test ride and I was beginning to cook bits of me which shouldn't be cooked.
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