2011 Triumph SPRINT GT
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2011 Triumph SPRINT GT has 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. 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 .
7
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ENGINE
4 complaints- • 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
“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
FUEL SYSTEM
1 complaints- • 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
“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
ELECTRICAL
1 complaints- • 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
“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
BODY/STRUCTURE
1 complaints- • 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
“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”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
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:
- ☐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
- ☐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.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 1
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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