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2001 Triumph TT600

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  • Power Train. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

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Mileage unknown · Aug 13, 2002
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingEquipmentFire

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE WOULD ACCELERATE FROM 800 TO 3500 RPM WHEN ENGAGED, CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO TAKE OFF. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS MAJOR FUEL INJECTION PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE S…

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THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE WOULD ACCELERATE FROM 800 TO 3500 RPM WHEN ENGAGED, CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO TAKE OFF. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS MAJOR FUEL INJECTION PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 7 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. (TWO BIKES WITH FUEL INJECTION PROBLEMS, HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED, BOTH ARE FIRE HAZARDS.-THE CAT CONVERTER CAUGHT FIRE) THE CONSUMER HAS A VIDEO OF THE FIRE INCIDENT WHICH STARTED LIKE A SMALL BUSH FIRE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONSUMER TALKED TO OTHER TT600 OWNER WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE BIKE GETS 18 MPG, AND THE TRANSMISSION STILL IS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. THE CONSUMER REQUESTS ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE-DIFFERENT MODEL, OR MONEY RETURNED. ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH BIKE; TIME CONSUMING-THE BATTERY IS ALMOST COMPLETELY DRAINED BY THE TIME THE BIKE IS STARTED, THE FUEL MILEAGE-UNACCEPTABLE, IDLE ERRATIC, HAS DROPPED THE BIKE TWICE AT SLOW SPEED TURNS, DUE TO A RESULT IN IDLE SPEED SURGES (JUMPED FROM 600 TO 4500 RPM-HAPPENS AT RANDOM, THE MUFFLER GLOWS RED DUE TO THE EMMISIONS BEING GROSSLY OUT OF SPEC., PLUGS ARE FOWLED, CO'S & HC'S ARE EXTREMELY RICH DUE TO IMPROPER MAPPING OF THE FUEL SYSTEM, CANISTER PURGE VALVE LEAKING INTERNALLY, FOUND FUEL TRIM & ENGINE LOAD MAXED OUT, HAD TO ADJUST TPS TO HELP COMPENSATE FUEL RICH PROBLEMS JUST TO GET BIKE TO DESTINATION, THE FOOT REST RUBBER FRONT (LH/RH)-REPAIRS, PEG BANK ANGLE(?)-REPAIR, SCREW IN THE TORX-REPAIR, INDICATOR FRONT LH-REPAIR, LEVER ASSY-REPAIR, THE FAIRING SIDE RH PNTD (?)-REPAIR, THE INFILL PANEL RADIATOR-REPAIR, AND THE GASKET/CLUTCH COVER-DIAGNOSED REPAIR LOOSE SHIFTER. *SCC

NHTSA ODI #8016243

Official recalls

2

04V156000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Apr 7, 2004

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL CONNECTOR LINKING EACH OF THE FEED AND RETURN FUEL HOSES TO THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE MAY FRACTURE FOLLOWING IN-SERVICE HANDLING.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: FUEL COULD ESCAPE FROM THE FRACTURED BODY OF THE CONNECTOR ONTO THE ENGINE OR SIDE OF THE BIKE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.

01V339000 · Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/hand Lever(motorcycle)

Nov 2, 2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE CAN FRAY AND FAIL. THE BARREL AT THE END OF THE INNER CABLE SEIZES IN THE CONTROL LEVER BORE, THEREBY STRESSING THE INNER CABLE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CAUSES THE RIDER TO BE UNABLE TO ENGAGE THE CLUTCH, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES AND INHIBITING DRIVING CONTROL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATIONBEGAN JANUARY 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 678-854-2010.

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NHTSA investigations

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