2016 Triumph Speed Triple R problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:wiring 2017-11-06 · campaign 17V700000 · 541 vehicles
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.
Risk: An electrical short could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 this recall is SB552.
Service bulletins (108)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-09-22 · COM2_35786 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer notice announcing the availability of daignostic software and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Electrical System 2026-07-14 · COM1-35109 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer notice announcing the availability of triumph diagnostic tool 2026-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Electrical System 2026-06-23 · COM2 - 34886 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer notice announcing the availability of triumph diagnostic tool 2026-06.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Electrical System 2026-05-19 · COM6 - 34491 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer notice announcing the availability of triumph diagnostic tool version 2026-06 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-19 · COM5 - 34490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer notice announcing the availability of technical bulletin 264.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-18 · TB264 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical bulletin 264 provides instructions that relates to: triumph diagnostic tool - new motorcycle connection and diagnostics workflow, triumph diagnostic tool - end of support for microsoft windows 10.
Showing the 6 most recent of 108 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-02-02 · Service Brakes · 3,000 mi“soft front brake lever that constantly returns after multiple brake bleeds. first pull of the front brake lever is soft, followed by a more firm second pull. happens when stationary or when moving.…”
2020-11-29 · Service Brakes · 4 mi“front brake lever is always very soft on first pull and produces reduced braking ability. the lever is firm on the second pull and the front brakes operate and stop properly. i usually squeeze the lever twice to stop, but that could take too long in an emergency stop.…”
2020-10-28 · Service Brakes“the front brake lever's travel decreases up to one inch when not in use in as little as 2 days of inactivity. bleeding of system's brake fluid, cleaning of pistons and seal replacement have been performed but no permanent change.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.