2019-07-01_RiDE

SPEC

Price From £3500
Engine 1050cc
inline triple, 4v per cyl, l/c
Power 128bhp @ 9200rpm
Torque 80lb·ft @ 6300rpm
Transmission 6-speed,
chain Chassis aluminium
twin spar Front
suspension 43mm forks,
127mm travel, adjustable
preload Rear suspension
monoshock, 152mm travel,
adjustable preload and rebound
Front brakes 320mm discs
4-piston calipers Rear
brake 255mm disc, 2-piston
caliper Front tyre 120/70
ZR17 Rear tyre 180/55 ZR17
Wheelbase 1537mm Rake
trail 23.5°/84mm Seat
height 815mm Kerb
weight 265kg
Fuel capacity 20 litres

Targetprice

Dealer Private

> 2010 £4000 £3500

> 2011 £4200 £3600

> 2012 £4400 £3600

> 2013 £4500 £3700

> 2014 £4600 £3900

> 2015 £5000 £4100

Our pick

The GT was

never updated.

However, a lot

were sold with

official Triumph

accessories

added as an

incentive.

Search out one

that is fully-

loaded.

Alsoconsider

HondaBlackbird(1996-2007)

162bhp 91lb·ft 254kg

Why youwantoneTheBlackbirdhasforged

a reputationforitsbuildqualityandreliability.

Sportyenoughtobeenjoyablebutnever

threateningtobecomeunstable.

Whyyoudon’tTheeaseatwhichit buildsup

speedcanbeanissueforyourlicence.Onolder

bikes,thesuspensiondeteriorates.

WatchoutforThecam-chaintensioneroften

needsreplacingandreg/recsfail.

Targetprice£3000

DucatiST3(2004-2007)

107bhp 69lb·ft 214kg

Why you want one The ST3 is the best of

Ducati’s ST range thanks to revised ergonomics

and a more-relaxed motor. Fast, smooth and

reliable with a good chassis. Owners love them.

Why you don’t The usual Ducati issue —

running costs. It needs belts every two years and

a costly ‘Desmo valve service’ every 6000 miles.

Watch out for If you can find the rare S model

with its Öhlins shock, snap it up.

Target price £3500

BMWF800ST(2006-2011)

85bhp 63lb·ft 182kg

Why you want one The parallel-twin motor

makes reasonable torque with a maintenance-

reducing belt drive. Thanks to a sweet-handling

chassis the ST can be enjoyed in bends.

Why you don’t At low speed the throttle

response is jerky; taller riders may find it a touch

compact; and it’s not great for pillions.

Watch out for Build quality is a bit below par,

so watch for corrosion and inspect drive belt.

Target price £4000

LOCKS AND KEYS

The ignition key should operate

all luggage as Triumph supplied

three accessory locks with the

bike. If only panniers are fitted,

ask for the spare lock

SUSPENSION

Suspension linkages

should be stripped and

re-greased every 12,000 miles.

Ensure this is done, as seized

linkages are common

LUGGAGE

The GT boasts a potential

117 litres of storage, with

two 31-litre panniers and an

optional 55-litre topbox.

The ignition key should

operate all luggage

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