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2019 Triumph Speed Triple Rs problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2019 Triumph Speed Triple Rs — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other Speed Triple Rs years?

Speed Triple Rs NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted2 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 2 complaints2020: 1 complaints2022: 1 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints
Speed Triple Rs NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Triumph Speed Triple Rs problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes2100%

Does the 2019 Triumph Speed Triple Rs have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

20V236000BrakesApril 28, 2020 · 3,709 units

Defect

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Street Triple RS, Tiger 1200 XCx and Tiger 1200 XCA, 2019-2020 Speed Triple S and Speed Triple RS, 2018-2019 Tiger 1200 XRT, Tiger 1200 XR, Tiger 1200 XRx and Tiger 1200 XRx LRH and 2020 Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition and Tiger 1200 Desert Edition motorcycles. The front brake pads may corrode, potentially causing the front brake pad friction material to detach from the backing plate.

Consequence

If the brake pad friction material detaches from the backing plate, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 579.

19V815000TransmissionNovember 15, 2019 · 466 units

Defect

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2019 Speed Triple RS motorcycles. The Quickshifter Assembly, TSA body may contact the gear change linkage clamp assembly and interfere with gear changes, possibly resulting in a missed gear or false neutral.

Consequence

A missed gear or false neutral can lead to sudden loss of acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the linkage clamp assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-888-284-6288. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN567.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON THIS MOTORCYCLE IS BREMBO MASTER AND CALIPERS AND ALWAYS REQUIRES A PUMP OF THE LEVER TO PROVIDE PRESSURE. THIS SEEMS IMMUNE TO BLEEDING AS IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE CALIPER PISTONS. TRIUMPH IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT HAS NO REMEDY FOR THE ISSUE OTHER THAN CONTINUING TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 25, 2020

2019 Triumph Speed Triple Rs — common questions

Is the 2019 Triumph Speed Triple Rs reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 Triumph Speed Triple Rs have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2019 Triumph Speed Triple Rs. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2019 Triumph Speed Triple Rs under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.