2017 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 (111)
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 111 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-06-04 · Service Brakes“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…”
2021-01-29 · Service Brakes“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 …”
2020-11-04 · Service Brakes · 1,200 mi“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 ba…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.