Triumph Speed Triple R Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 4, 2025 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Triumph Speed Triple R, across 3 model years (2014–2017). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.

Peak: 2016, with 3 complaints
2014: 0201402016: 3201632017: 320173

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Triumph Speed Triple R years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Speed Triple R model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2017 Speed Triple R: 3 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2016 Speed Triple R: 3 complaints, 1 recall

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Triumph Speed Triple R problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Service Brakes620

All Triumph Speed Triple R model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2017 Speed Triple R31—Service Brakes
2016 Speed Triple R31—Service Brakes
2014 Speed Triple R01——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Triumph Speed Triple R years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (3), 2016 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Triumph Speed Triple R?

Service Brakes, with 6 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Triumph Speed Triple R have?

2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.