2006 Triumph Speed Triple Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 12, 2008 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Speed Triple years
Not enough data 9th of 18 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2006 Triumph Speed Triple so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2006 Triumph Speed Triple recalls (2)

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Suspension:rearMar 10, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V116000 · 265 vehicles

Problem: Triumph is recalling 265 my 2008 street triple motorcycles. The rear suspension unit (rsu) damping performance is controlled by a mixture of gas and oil contained within the unit. This mixture is kept inside the unit by control oil/gas seals. If the seals become damaged, the mixture will escape.

Risk: Once the mixture has escaped the rsu, the rear suspension will lose it damping ability. The rear suspension will be controlled only by the action of the coil spring also attached to the rsu.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rsu on affected motorcycles. The recall began on april 11, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliperAug 23, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V315000 · 674 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the anti-rotation stop bolt on the rear brake caliper may shear allowing the caliper to contact the swing arm.

Risk: Damage to the rear brake caliper and swing arm could cause a loss of control of the motorcycle which could result in a crash or personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the stop bolt. The recall began on september 8, 2006. Owners may contact triumph at 678-854-2010.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Triumph Speed Triple?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Triumph Speed Triple?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2006 Triumph Speed Triple a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Speed Triple model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.