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2005 Triumph Speed TripleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints73 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 25, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Triumph Speed Triple has problems

7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic60
Structure11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2005 Triumph Speed Triple recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Recall 05V-276 · Jun 14, 2005 · 969 vehicles

Risk. A LOSS OF COOLANT FROM THE ENGINE CAN RESULT IN THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SEIZURE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Triumph.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Speed Triple year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Speed Triple median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'08'12'13'16'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Speed Triple owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10169248 · Sep 25, 2006
BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS INCONSISTENT. THIS ALLOWS FOR THE LEVER TO HIT THE HANDLE BAR THUS PREVENTING THE BRAKE FROM WORKING PROPERLY. *NM
Complaint 10165790 · Aug 17, 2006
TOO MUCH BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL, ASSOCIATED WITH A DECREASE IN BRAKE RESPONSIVENESS OR 'BITE". DEALER HAS BLED THE BRAKES OF AIR, RESPOND THAT IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH NO FIX, PROBLEM RETURNED SHORTLY AFTER BEING SERVICED. *NM
Complaint 10164662 · Aug 6, 2006 · 325 miles

Own a 2005 Speed Triple?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.