The Triumph Street Triple spans 1994–2026 with 18 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.0/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2012, 2009, 2026 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 1994, 1995, 1996. It delivers competitive fuel economy and NHTSA-rated safety.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Triumph Street Triple is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 1994 to 2026 across multiple generations.
How to read a Triumph Street Triple VIN — every digit explained
Every Triumph Street Triple carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Triumph and the country it was built in (real Triumph codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Street Triple.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- UKSAT · SMT
- Brazil97N
Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. For the full year-code table (2001–2026), country codes and where the VIN is stamped on your Street Triple, see the complete guide to reading a VIN.
How many recalls does the Triumph Street Triple have?
The Triumph Street Triple has 18 recorded NHTSA recalls across 1994–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2018 Triumph Street Triple recalls 1
Electrical System
What's wrong. Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2018 Street Triple R, Street Triple R - Low Seat and Street Triple RS motorcycles. Water may get into the left-hand combination switch on the handlebar and cause the turn signal switch and the headlight switch to malfunction.
Risk. If the turn signal and headlight switches do not function properly, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix. Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the handlebar left-hand combination switch, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010.
2013 Triumph Street Triple recalls 3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
What's wrong. Triumph Motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Street Triple and Street Triple R motorcycles manufactured in July 2012; and model year 2012-2013 Daytona 675 and Daytona 675 R motorcycles manufactured September 2012 through June 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may malfunction and lose anti-lock functionality.
Risk. The anti-lock function may not perform properly allowing for wheel lock up and skidding, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the ABS modulator, free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-888-283-5288.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
What's wrong. Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Daytona 675, Street Triple, Speed Triple, and Tiger 800 motorcycles. Due to a manufacturing error, the turn signal stems on the front and rear of the motorcycle may fracture.
Risk. If the turn signal stems break, the turn signals may not be visible to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix. Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the turn signal stems, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
Steering
What's wrong. Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Triumph Street Triple and Street Triple R motorcycles manufactured July 1, 2012, to October 1, 2013, and equipped with ABS. In the affected motorcycles, the four bolts that secure the two cable guides on either side of the headstock do not contain threadlock. As a result, the bolts could loosen.
Risk. If the bolts loosen, steering movement could be restricted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four bolts with new bolts containing threadlock, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is Service Bulletin 501.
2012 Triumph Street Triple recalls 5
Wheels
What's wrong. Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Daytona 675 and Street Triple motorcycles and 2012 Thunderbird and Thunderbird Storm motorcycles. The wheels were assembled with bearings of an unknown quality.
Risk. Wheel bearings of poor quality could fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a motorcycle crash.
Fix. Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bearings free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
What's wrong. Triumph Motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Street Triple and Street Triple R motorcycles manufactured in July 2012; and model year 2012-2013 Daytona 675 and Daytona 675 R motorcycles manufactured September 2012 through June 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may malfunction and lose anti-lock functionality.
Risk. The anti-lock function may not perform properly allowing for wheel lock up and skidding, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the ABS modulator, free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-888-283-5288.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
What's wrong. Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Daytona 675, Street Triple, Speed Triple, and Tiger 800 motorcycles. Due to a manufacturing error, the turn signal stems on the front and rear of the motorcycle may fracture.
Risk. If the turn signal stems break, the turn signals may not be visible to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix. Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the turn signal stems, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
What's wrong. Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012 Street Triple motorcycles manufactured from June 2012 through November 2012; and model year 2012 Daytona 675 motorcycles manufactured July 2012 through October 2012. The motorcycles may have been assembled without a guide for the throttle cables.
Risk. Without the guide, the cables may move freely and become trapped in the steering stop, impeding the steering operation and affecting the driver's ability to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a throttle cable guide free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
Steering
What's wrong. Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Triumph Street Triple and Street Triple R motorcycles manufactured July 1, 2012, to October 1, 2013, and equipped with ABS. In the affected motorcycles, the four bolts that secure the two cable guides on either side of the headstock do not contain threadlock. As a result, the bolts could loosen.
Risk. If the bolts loosen, steering movement could be restricted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four bolts with new bolts containing threadlock, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is Service Bulletin 501.
2011 Triumph Street Triple recalls 1
Wheels
What's wrong. Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Daytona 675 and Street Triple motorcycles and 2012 Thunderbird and Thunderbird Storm motorcycles. The wheels were assembled with bearings of an unknown quality.
Risk. Wheel bearings of poor quality could fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a motorcycle crash.
Fix. Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bearings free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
2009 Triumph Street Triple recalls 1
Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
What's wrong. Triumph is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Street Triple, Street Triple R, and Daytona 675 motorcycles. The regulator/rectifier can overheat and prevent the motorcycle from charging. Once the battery is fully discharged, the motorcycle may stall.
Risk. If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash leading to personal injury.
Fix. Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Triumph customer service department at 1-678-854-2010.
2008 Triumph Street Triple recalls 1
Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
What's wrong. Triumph is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Street Triple, Street Triple R, and Daytona 675 motorcycles. The regulator/rectifier can overheat and prevent the motorcycle from charging. Once the battery is fully discharged, the motorcycle may stall.
Risk. If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash leading to personal injury.
Fix. Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Triumph customer service department at 1-678-854-2010.
2007 Triumph Street Triple recalls 1
Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
What's wrong. Triumph is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Street Triple, Street Triple R, and Daytona 675 motorcycles. The regulator/rectifier can overheat and prevent the motorcycle from charging. Once the battery is fully discharged, the motorcycle may stall.
Risk. If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash leading to personal injury.
Fix. Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Triumph customer service department at 1-678-854-2010.
2006 Triumph Street Triple recalls 1
Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
What's wrong. Triumph is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Street Triple, Street Triple R, and Daytona 675 motorcycles. The regulator/rectifier can overheat and prevent the motorcycle from charging. Once the battery is fully discharged, the motorcycle may stall.
Risk. If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash leading to personal injury.
Fix. Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Triumph customer service department at 1-678-854-2010.
Best and worst years for the Triumph Street Triple
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 33 tracked years, the worst years are 2012, 2009, 2026 and the best (fewest complaints) are 1994, 1995, 1996.
ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.
| Year | Owner complaints | Top issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Street Triple | — | Best | |
| 1995 Street Triple | — | Best | |
| 1996 Street Triple | — | Best | |
| 1997 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 1998 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 1999 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2000 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2001 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2002 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2003 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2004 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2005 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2006 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2007 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2008 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2009 Street Triple | Electrical System | Avoid | |
| 2010 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2011 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2012 Street Triple | Exterior Lighting | Avoid | |
| 2013 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2014 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2015 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2016 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2017 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2018 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2019 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2020 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2021 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2022 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2023 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2024 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2025 Street Triple | — | Average | |
| 2026 Street Triple | — | Avoid |
What are the most common Triumph Street Triple problems?
The most-reported Triumph Street Triple problems are Power Train (1 reports), Electrical System (3 reports) and Exterior Lighting (2 reports) — out of 6 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:
Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Triumph Street Triple specifications & dimensions
The 2026 Triumph Street Triple. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Triumph Street Triple window sticker.
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Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Triumph Street Triple cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the Street Triple holds — passengers and cargo. Seating, cargo and interior dimensions vary by trim and seat configuration — decode your VIN for the exact build.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Triumph Street Triple tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Triumph Street Triple get?
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What engines does the Triumph Street Triple have? Power & range
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How much does a Triumph Street Triple cost to own?
A Triumph Street Triple depreciates at about an average rate. A typical example keeps roughly 46% of its value after five years — losing about 54% to depreciation. Check what a used Street Triple is worth today or browse current used-market prices before you buy or sell. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 80% | $24,000 | −$6,000 |
| Year 2 | 70% | $21,000 | −$9,000 |
| Year 3 | 61% | $18,300 | −$11,700 |
| Year 4 | 53% | $15,900 | −$14,100 |
| Year 5 | 46% | $13,800 | −$16,200 |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Street Triple loses about 54% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
- Fuel — based on EPA economy at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Street Triple ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
Is the Triumph Street Triple safe?
NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the Street Triple yet — see the top-rated safest cars instead.
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How many miles does a Triumph Street Triple last?
A well-maintained Triumph Street Triple typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.0/5.
Check your Triumph Street Triple’s VIN — history, recalls & specs
Title records, open recalls, build details and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.
Check this Street Triple’s VIN free →All Triumph Street Triple model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Triumph Street Triple — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Street Triple | 0 | — | — |
| 2025 Street Triple | 0 | — | — |
| 2024 Street Triple | 1 recall | — | — |
| 2023 Street Triple | 0 | — | — |
| 2022 Street Triple | 0 | — | — |
| 2021 Street Triple | 1 recall | — | — |
| 2020 Street Triple | 0 | — | — |
| 2019 Street Triple | 0 | — | — |
| 2018 Street Triple | 1 recall | — | — |
| 2017 Street Triple | 0 | — | — |
| 2016 Street Triple | 0 | — | — |
| 2015 Street Triple | 0 | — | — |
| 2014 Street Triple | 0 | — | — |
| 2013 Street Triple | 3 recalls | — | — |
| 2012 Street Triple | 5 recalls | — | — |
| 2011 Street Triple | 1 recall | — | — |
| 2010 Street Triple | 1 recall | — | — |
| 2009 Street Triple | 2 recalls | — | — |
| 2008 Street Triple | 1 recall | — | — |
| 2007 Street Triple | 1 recall | — | — |
| 2006 Street Triple | 1 recall | — | — |
| 2005 Street Triple | 0 | — | — |
| 2004 Street Triple | 0 | — | — |
| 2003 Street Triple | 0 | — | — |
| 2002 Street Triple | 0 | — | — |
| 2001 Street Triple | 0 | — | — |
| 2000 Street Triple | 0 | — | — |
| 1999 Street Triple | 0 | — | — |
| 1998 Street Triple | 0 | — | — |
| 1997 Street Triple | 0 | — | — |
| 1996 Street Triple | 0 | — | — |
| 1995 Street Triple | 0 | — | — |
| 1994 Street Triple | 0 | — | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the Street Triple?
By owner-complaint volume, 2012, 2009, 2026 drew the most reports. 1994, 1995, 1996 have the cleanest records.
How many recalls does the Street Triple have?
18 recorded NHTSA recalls across 1994–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN.
How many miles does a Street Triple last?
A well-maintained Street Triple typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the Street Triple reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Street Triple is 4.0/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Triumph Street Triple warranty?
New Triumph models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Triumph dealer.
Where is the Triumph Street Triple made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Street Triple's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Triumph may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much ground clearance does the Street Triple have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.