2005 Triumph Speed Triple recalls and problems

The 2005 Triumph Speed Triple has 1 safety recall and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Triumph dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2005 Triumph Speed Triple vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Triumph Speed Triple recalls

Recall 05V-276: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Jun 14, 2005 · 969 vehicles affected · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the lower by-pass coolant hose can rupture.

Risk: A loss of coolant from the engine can result in the engine overheating and seizure, which could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the coolant hose free of charge. The recall began on august 8, 2005. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.

2005 Triumph Speed Triple problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	6
Structure	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Frame and Members — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Triumph Speed Triple complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported Sep 25, 2006

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 consistently stop at the same point when pulling in the lever and continue to get worse until a temp fix is done and the process starts over. Currently triumph is declining to even do the temp fix for me while many others have had it done! Triumph calls this "progressive feel." this is not a feature. It is a…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported Aug 17, 2006

Brake lever travel is inconsistent. This allows for the lever to hit the handle bar thus preventing the brake from working properly.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 325 miles · reported Aug 6, 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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 200 miles · reported Aug 3, 2006

The front brakes are chronically mushy. They do stop the bike, but the lever travel is excessive. They have corrected the issue on newer bikes with different hardware but will do nothing more than labor service on my 2005 bike that is still under warranty.

Structure · at 1,323 miles · reported Sep 30, 2005

I drove with at a very low speed (About 22 MPH), when the frame of my brand new triumph speed triple (2 months old, driven about 1,300 miles) broke parallel on both sides. I lost control over the bike and crashed into a bus. I was seriously injured (Broken scapula, torn ligament at the left foot) and still under medical treatment, after 4 months! An expertise revealed that the frame definitely broke before the accident! Triumph pretends that this is the first case of a broken frame - I got notice of another frame incident last month in germany where the frame broke at exactly the same place.…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Triumph Speed Triple have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Triumph Speed Triple: 05V-276 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Triumph Speed Triple?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (6 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1,000 miles.

Are Triumph recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Triumph dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.