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1997-2013 · 12 model years

Triumph Speed Triple Problems by year

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the Triumph Speed Triple across 12 model years, and it has 10 recalls. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (7). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the fuel system.

Most complaints for its age20057 complaints · 1 recallSee the 2005
Complaints
14
Recalls
10
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

Speed Triple complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20131200Electrical systemC
20120200-C
20060200-C
20057111BrakesF
20040100-A
20030100-A
20021200Fuel systemC
20013300Fuel systemD
20000300-D
19992200Fuel systemC
19980100-A
19970100-A

Most common Speed Triple problems

Triumph Speed Triple recalls 10

Latest Speed Triple complaints

2001 Triumph Speed TripleFuel system

Where the fuel pump/sending unit plate bolts to the tank it deformed enough to let fuel leak out onto the engine , I am fearful it will ignite. *Tr

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10644329
1999 Triumph Speed TripleFuel system

The motorcycle has a nylon gas tank which "deformed" and started leaking gas onto the engine, posing a risk of fire. The dealer I purchased the bike from (california triumph, mountain view, california) told me the bike was out of warranty and to call the triumph us factory representative. The triumph factory representative told me the bike was out of warranty and to buy a new tank. It cost me over $1400.00 To buy and have installed a new factory fuel tank which appears to be made of the same material! This...

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is a very serious condition that could result in a fire while riding the bike and I cannot imagine the consequences of such an event. I understand that a number of different motorcycles (including aprillia, triumph, ktm, mz, moto guzzi, ducati) suffer from this problem and it is unreasonable to expect the purchasers of all these bikes to buy replacement fuel tanks to prevent a possible lethal situation. *Tr

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10543953
2013 Triumph Speed TripleElectrical systemLights

To whom it may concern. In december of 2012 I cosigned with my son to purchase a 2013 triumph speed triple r from viva powersports their address is 1045 magruder el paso texas 79925 today I received a letter from triumph motorcycles stating that I hadn't a safety recall on my triumph speed triple r 2013 upon receiving my letter as it states to do so I asked my local motorcycle shop where I purchased my motorcycle if they could fix the recall how long it would take and if they have the parts ready or if I...

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needed to come back I have had prior experience where they could not fix my motorcycle correctly so my concern was that they do it on a timely manner and do it correctly I was told very rudely that because of my prior experience I should have had the recall done at a shop in albuquerque which is 400 miles away. I explain to them that it would be very inconvenient for me to go all the way to albuquerque when my letter expressly says viva powersports can do my service I was then told by their service advisor to take it to albuquerque my motorcycle is my only mode of transportation it is not only inconvenient but unsafe according to my manufacturer recall for me to have to drive my motorcycle all the way to albuquerque I am writing you today to complain about viva powersports and their blatant disregard for public safety I can only assume that other customers have experienced the same situation not only is this disregarding public safety it is also disregarding the national traffic & motor vehicle safety act in violation of federal law I have already filed a complaint with viva powersports management and as of yet nothing has been addressed I will be filing a complaint with triumph motorcycles corporate office please help please take action... Make viva powersports aware that disregarding public safety is wrong [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10514583
1999 Triumph Speed TripleFuel system

I am the original owner of a 1999 triumph speed triple, vin# [[redacted]], color roulette green purchased at freehold triumph of freehold, n.J., Currently with 11,356 miles. This has been a pampered and excellently maintained motorcycle that has only been stored inside climate controlled environments since purchase. I write to you due to a problem I am having with the paint separating from the gas tank in bubble formations throughout the tank. I first noticed this in 2005 on one part of the tank that was hidden and...

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was not on the finished surface. The issue was bought to the attention of the authorized dealer I was having do 12k mileage service at that time. He did not take it too seriously and said at that time triumph would not cover this as a warranty issue. Currently I am experiencing the paint separating in bubble formations throughout on exposed finished surfaces of the gas tank. As of this date after piercing the various locations there has not been gas leaking, though the gas tank has been emptied of gas due to having been stored long term. So I cannot say 100% that the tank is not leaking at those locations also. I am aware that currently there is a class action lawsuit against the maker of gas tanks manufactured for ducati & aprilia motorcycles. My gas tank is also made by the same manufacturer, acerbis. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10481214
2002 Triumph Speed TripleFuel system

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 triumph speed triple motorcycle. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak around the gasoline delivery hoses, lines, and pipe. The dealer stated that the vehicle had previously been repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v156000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The contact disagrees with this information. The manufacturer stated that they would not repair the vehicle again. The failure mileage was 4,120.

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 10261450
2005 Triumph Speed TripleBrakes

I have owned a 2005 triumph speed triple motorcycle for several months now. The front brakes have a dangerous problem which clearly is "a problem." Over fairly short period of time the brakes become progressively mushy. This is not normal by any means in this time period. The brakes do not consistently stop at the same point when pulling in the lever and continue to get worse until a temp fix is done and the process starts over. Currently triumph is declining to even do the temp fix for me while many others...

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have had it done! Triumph calls this "progressive feel." This is not a feature. It is a problem. I have experienced the inconsistency in near crashes when I had to pull the lever farther than I expected to brake, only to stop within a foot of a vehicle who turned in front of me. It is dangerous and scary. If someone has not died yet because of it, they will. People are replacing these brakes themselves and solving the issue. These bikes are under warranty and triumph should take responsibility for what is indeed a problem. *Nm

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 10169248

Questions about the Triumph Speed Triple

Which Triumph Speed Triple years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2005 (7), 2001 (3), 1999 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2005 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Triumph Speed Triple years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1997, 1998, 2003 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Speed Triple years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Triumph Speed Triple problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (6), fuel system (5), lights (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Triumph Speed Triple have?

NHTSA lists 10 recalls across all Triumph Speed Triple model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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