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2002-2015 · 6 model years
Triumph Speedmaster Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Triumph Speedmaster across 6 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 2003 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2), while 2009 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the acceleration & cruise control, followed by the brakes.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Speedmaster 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.
Most common Speedmaster problems
Triumph Speedmaster recalls 4
On certain motorcycles, there may be a poor weld on the rear suspension unit body.
On some motorcycles, under certain assembly conditions, the electrical power supply cable to the starter motor may come into direct contact with the oil cooler return pipe. This could cause the insulation on the starter cable to degrade.
On certain motorcycles, if the motorcycle is dropped onto the left side, air may enter the rear brake master cylinder reservoir.
Latest Speedmaster complaints
No pressure for rear brakeline x3 over the last two years. I took it to the dealer and they charged me $350. The pressure lasted for one week and then failed again.
Amended:correction. I wrecked my 2003 triumph speedmaster in october 2003. The drag bars on the front puts a rider forward over the gas tank. The front shocks are too weak for the massive dual front brakes and the front springs give too much and travel about 8" pushing the driver over the handlebars. I fell and broke 2 ribs and the engine kept running and it tore up the engine. Triumph wouldn't fix the engine under warranty because I fell on the bike and I had to pay the 2650.00 Engine repair myself. These bikes...
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have a design flaw in that it keeps running when fallen over and,the travel on the front shocks must be at least 8" with the too powerful front dual brakes. The geometry of the bike pushes the larger rider over the handlebars because of the force created by the diving front end with the driver over the gas tank because of the drag bars. It is a poor and defective design.This is a date correction from an original complaint. *Ak
2003 Triumph speedmaster weak shocks on the front nose dive and travel over 8 inches with the powerful dual front brakes. The drag bars on the front put the rider up over the gas tank. When hitting the powerful brakes it puts the rider in the position of being on a downwards slope and if he weighs over 200 pounds gravity pushes the driver forward over the handllbars as he's traveling downhill based on the geometry of the bike.I went over the handlebars and broke two ribs at a 2mph emergency stop.Also, the bike has no kill switch and it keeps running and it damaged the left bearing on the engine.*Ak
Questions about the Triumph Speedmaster
Which Triumph Speedmaster years have the most problems?
Which Triumph Speedmaster years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2009 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Speedmaster years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Triumph Speedmaster problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the acceleration & cruise control (2), brakes (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Triumph Speedmaster have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all Triumph Speedmaster 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