2017 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R
The 2017 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2017 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R, potentially affecting up to 541 vehicles.
Recall 17V700000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 541 vehicles affected
Defect: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Speed Triple R and Speed Triple S motorcycles. A wire for the charging system may rub against a bracket for the ABS modulator, potentially resulting in an electrical short.
Consequence: An electrical short could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected wire, rerouting it to avoid contact with the bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The front brakes have developed an issue. The brakes must be pumped twice in order to activate/apply pressure. Regular maintenance is always conducted at Redline Motorsports in Bismarck, ND. Pads have been replaced with brand new pads. Brakes have been bled multiple times. Fluid was replaced. Hoses and master cylinder were inspected. The problem resolves for 2-3 days after a bleed, but then returns. Again, all maintenance and repairs have been conducted at Redline Motorsports in Bismarck, ND.
THE BRAKE LEVER GOES DOWN TO ALMOST TO THE HANDLE BAR ON THE FIRST PULL IN FOR THE BRAKING. I HAVE TO PUMP IT FOR A GOOD BRAKE FEEL AND RESPONSE. IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION YOU DON'T HAVE TIME AND IT IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM. I HAVE TRIED WITH THE TRIUMPH DEALER FOR A FIX AND EVEN TRIUMPH OF NORTH AMERICA, BUT TO NO AVAIL. I HAVE REPLACED MANY PARTS OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM AT MY COST LOOKING FOR A SOLUTION, BUT AGAIN TO NO AVAIL. THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINT CASES IN THE TRIUMPH FORUMS, BUT ALL WITH THE SAME RESULTS OF TRIUMPH DOING OR ADMITTING NOTHING. I REPORTED HERE BEFORE, BUT HAVE NOT GOTTEN ANY RESPONSE BY YOU OR TRIUMPH.
WHEN I RIDE THIS MOTORCYCLE, I NEED TO PUMP THE BRAKE TO GET THEM TO WORK AND BRING THE MOTORCYCLE TO A STOP. IT'S VERY SCARY IN A SUDDEN SITUATION WHEN YOU NEED TO STOP AND THE LEVER GOES VERY CLOSE TO THE BAR WITH BARELY BRAKES GRABBING TO SLOW DOWN. IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, I CAN SEE HOW THIS COULD BE THE CAUSE OF A CRASH. FOR THIS REASON I BARELY RIDE MY BIKE NOW. I TOOK IT MULTIPLE TIME TO THE TRIUMPH DEALERSHIP WITH NO REPAIR AND TELLING ME THE BRAKES WERE NORMAL. MY 1988 HONDA STOPS BETTER WITH 32 YEARS OLD BRAKE TECHNOLOGY, THAN THIS NEW MOTORCYCLE. IN MY 3 YEARS OF RIDING THIS TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE, I HAVE FLUSHED THE BRAKES MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE CHANGED CALIPER PISTONS, BUT TO NO AVAIL. I WOULD LIKE TRIUMPH TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM AND FIX IT ONCE AND FOR ALL.
Safety Rating for the 2017 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R
- 2014 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R — 0 complaints
- 2016 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R — 3 complaints
- 2017 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R (current)
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