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2011 Triumph SPRINT GT

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2011 Triumph SPRINT GT has 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 7. The most common issue is engine problems (57% of all complaints), specifically: i am the owner of a 2011 triumph sprint gt sport touring motorcycle, which i purchased new on 05/21/2011. on that date, approximately 85 miles into my first ride, the bike stalled without warning on deceleration, with the clutch fully disengaged (lever fully in), requiring a re-start while coasting . There is 1 recall issued for this model year.

1 crash report

7

Total Complaints

1

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 4 of 4)

ENGINE

4 complaints
57%
  • • I AM THE OWNER OF A 2011 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT SPORT TOURING MOTORCYCLE, WHICH I PURCHASED NEW ON 05/21/2011. ON THAT DATE, APPROXIMATELY 85 MILES INTO MY FIRST RIDE, THE BIKE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING ON DECELERATION, WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY DISENGAGED (LEVER FULLY IN), REQUIRING A RE-START WHILE COASTING
  • • AFTER PURCHASING THE NEW MOTORCYCLE AND RIDING IT HOME THE BIKE STALLED WHEN I DOWNSHIFTED 3 SEPARATE TIMES. I'VE RIDDEN THE M/C SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THEN AND IT OCCASIONALLY STALLS ON DOWNSHIFTING-AT LEAST ONCE ON EVERY RIDE. THIS HAPPENS WHETHER THE M/C IS COLD OR WARM. I CAN IMMEDIATELY RESTART IT
  • • THE ENGINE DIES WITHOUT WARNING, LOCKING THE REAR WHEEL AND POTENTIALLY CAUSING A CRASH. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING TO ME SINCE I BOUGHT THE BIKE NEW IN MARCH 2011, FOR A TOTAL OF PERHAPS 8 INCIDENTS. IT HAS HAPPENED WITH THE ENGINE BOTH COLD AND FULLY WARMED. EACH INCIDENT HAPPENED AT LOW SPEED, IN
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“I AM THE OWNER OF A 2011 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT SPORT TOURING MOTORCYCLE, WHICH I PURCHASED NEW ON 05/21/2011. ON THAT DATE, APPROXIMATELY 85 MILES INTO MY FIRST RIDE, THE BIKE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING ON DECELERATION, WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY DISENGAGED (LEVER FULLY IN), REQUIRING A RE-START WHILE COASTING ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Recalls (1)

EQUIPMENT02/08/2011

TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 SPRINT GT, TIGER 800 AND TIGER 800 XC MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2010 THROUGH JUNE 2011. THE TOP BOX LOCKING HANDLE IS MISSING A CLIP ON THE LOCKING MECHANISM AND THUS IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE TOP BOX MAY DETACH FROM THE MACHINE.

Risk: IF THE TOP BOX FALLS FROM THE MOTORCYCLE, IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FITMENT CLIP PART TO THE TOP BOX LOCKING HANDLE SPINDLE TO ALIGN THE RACK AND PINION MECHANISM TO PREVENT DISENGAGEMENT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-678-539-8782.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2011 Triumph SPRINT GT

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$1,366
Full coverage / month
$114
Liability only / year
$611
vs US avg
-18%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age0.85x
= Full coverage estimate$1366

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 7 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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    ENGINE: I AM THE OWNER OF A 2011 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT SPORT TOURING MOTORCYCLE, WHICH I PURCHASED NEW ON 05/21/2011. ON THAT DATE, APPROXIMATELY 85 MILES INTO MY FIRST RIDE, THE BIKE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING ON DECELERATION, WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY DISENGAGED (LEVER FULLY IN), REQUIRING A RE-START WHILE COASTING

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    FUEL SYSTEM: I AM THE OWNER OF A 2011 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT SPORT TOURING MOTORCYCLE, WHICH I PURCHASED NEW ON 05/21/2011. ON THAT DATE, APPROXIMATELY 85 MILES INTO MY FIRST RIDE, THE BIKE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING ON DECELERATION, WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY DISENGAGED (LEVER FULLY IN), REQUIRING A RE-START WHILE COASTING

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ELECTRICAL: I AM THE OWNER OF A 2011 TRIUMPH SPRINT GT SPORT TOURING MOTORCYCLE, WHICH I PURCHASED NEW ON 05/21/2011. ON THAT DATE, APPROXIMATELY 85 MILES INTO MY FIRST RIDE, THE BIKE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING ON DECELERATION, WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY DISENGAGED (LEVER FULLY IN), REQUIRING A RE-START WHILE COASTING

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    BODY/STRUCTURE: 2011 TRIUMPH GT SPRINT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MOTORCYCLE VIBRATION AND FRONT BRAKES ISSUE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VIBRATION WAS CAUSED BY THE FRONT FORKS. THE CHROME TUBE WOBBLED AROUND INSIDE THE LOWER SLIDER TUBE ON BOTH FRONT FORKS. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE MANUFACTURER IS AWA

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    RECALLS: Verify all 1 recall have been completed — free at any Triumph dealer
  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Triumph SPRINT GT — Year Comparison

How does 2011 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2011
7Below Average
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
7
Recalls
1
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
1
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
7

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