TRIUMPH Complaints

Motorcycle brakes on the front require being double pumped in order to work properly. Vehicle has been in twice for the concern and the issue persists

The contact owns a 2024 Triumph Speed 400 Motorcycle. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently turned off. The MIL warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the dealer would be towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 120.

The contact owns a 2024 Triumph Scrambler 400 X. The contact stated that while riding approximately 40 MPH, the motorcycle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred three times. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer. The dealer had not yet completed the diagnostic test. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black. The contact stated while the motorcycle was idling, the handlebars felt extremely hot to the touch before the motorcycle shut off. In addition, the headlights had overheated and melted. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.

While shifting from 2nd into 1st gear prior to entering a turn, the gear selector lifter shaft snapped off, resulting in the bike getting stuck in neutral. This is an extremely dangerous situation for a motorcyclist and I have never heard of this situation in my 20+ years of riding. I was very lucky this happened while only traveling ~15 mph.

Kick stand spring came off of the bike. Kick stand was dragging and engine ignition was cut off by the safety switch. I lost control of the bike mid-turn d/t wheel rear drag. I did not crash d/t decades of riding experience., but did leave my traffic lane. Examination of the vehicle showed inadequate spring retention tabs that were badly worn. A Triumph forum stated others had similar experience. Crashes have resulted. The Triumph manufacturer was aware of the problem and blamed spring fatigue, but the factory had not issued a recall. Numerous Triumph motorcycles have the same kick stand design..

Rear wheel not centered from manufacturer. Center hub area that the rear axle is located is not true round and causes a vibration at highway speeds. This is apparently a on going issue I've had the same problem on a 2021Triumph Tiger 900 GT that wheel was replaced under warranty. Now my 2024 Triumph Bonneville Speed Twin has the same issue being out of round. Triumph claim's the wheel is on backorder because the ones in the Georgia warehouse has the same issue. Why are they continue to sale bikes with bad wheels that can cause uneven tire wear that can cause over heating tire and premature tire failure and lost control of vehicle.

The front brakes on my 2017 Triumph Thruxton r have developed a need to pull twice in order to get a bite. The first pull on the lever comes back very easy with little stopping power. The second pull engages and stopping power is restored. This seems dangerous when a panic situation occurs. This issue was first noticed 2 years ago and I have had the brakes bled twice, had the calipers and pistons cleaned and some relief was noticed for a short time then the issue returned. I had the bike in for a Triumph recall on the side stand spring and asked the mechanic after he test rode the bike what he thought about the brakes… he said they seemed a little spongy, needed the system bled. I told him that they were just bled and he thought maybe try again. This seems a little ridiculous to me as there seems no fix.

front brakes of motorcycle act inconsistently. A "double pull" is required of the front brake lever. the first pull is much longer and mushier than subsequent pulls. After the first pull, the brakes act normally for some period of time, then the cycle repeats itself. It is unnerving to have inconsistent brakes.

The contact owns a 2020 Triumph Rocket 3R Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at various speeds, the rear brakes became inoperable. The contact pumped the brakes, but the brakes failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer and repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V740000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brake lines needed to be bled. The motorcycle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.