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2017 Triumph TROPHY SE A1

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2017 Triumph TROPHY SE A1 has 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (43% of all complaints), specifically: i was backing up my motorcycle (while it was running) and as i turned the handlebars to the right, all electrical shut off (the engine included). this continued to happen every time i turned the handlebars to the right, and got progressively worse, from only happening when turning full right to bare.

7

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

3 complaints
43%
  • • I WAS BACKING UP MY MOTORCYCLE (WHILE IT WAS RUNNING) AND AS I TURNED THE HANDLEBARS TO THE RIGHT, ALL ELECTRICAL SHUT OFF (THE ENGINE INCLUDED). THIS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN EVERY TIME I TURNED THE HANDLEBARS TO THE RIGHT, AND GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, FROM ONLY HAPPENING WHEN TURNING FULL RIGHT TO BARE
  • • EARLIER TODAY I WAS RIDING MY 2017 TRIUMPH TROPHY SE MOTORCYCLE ON A CITY STREET WHEN THE BIKE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF A LEFT TURN. I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE AND ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WOULD SHUT OF WHENEVER THE HANDLE BARS WERE T
  • • THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF COMPLAINT 11266466. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THE TRIUMPH TROPHY IGNITION SWITCH WIRING FAILURES, INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE OTHER COMPLAINT MADE TO NHTSA THIS YEAR (11185821). I HAVE ALSO VISITED A WEB SITE FOR TRIUMPH TROPHY OWNERS (TRIUMPH-TROPHY.C
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I WAS BACKING UP MY MOTORCYCLE (WHILE IT WAS RUNNING) AND AS I TURNED THE HANDLEBARS TO THE RIGHT, ALL ELECTRICAL SHUT OFF (THE ENGINE INCLUDED). THIS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN EVERY TIME I TURNED THE HANDLEBARS TO THE RIGHT, AND GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, FROM ONLY HAPPENING WHEN TURNING FULL RIGHT TO BARE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

2 complaints
29%
  • • I WAS RIDING MY 2017 TRIUMPH TROPHY SE MOTORCYCLE ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE PIVOT BOLT THAT HOLDS THE GEAR SHIFT PEDAL TO THE BODY OF THE MOTORCYCLE SHEARED OFF. AS A RESULT I WAS STUCK IN FIFTH GEAR. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR A MOTORCYCLIST SINCE THERE IS NO WAY TO SLOW THE BIKE DOWN A
  • • Second Gear slips in the shaft drive. Upon shifting into second gear and applying throttle, the vehicle will "slip" a "tooth" causing a terrible lurch and an enormous safety issue. This issue has been going on since about 2,000 miles on my 2017 Triumph Trophy ES and is now "out of warranty". People
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I WAS RIDING MY 2017 TRIUMPH TROPHY SE MOTORCYCLE ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE PIVOT BOLT THAT HOLDS THE GEAR SHIFT PEDAL TO THE BODY OF THE MOTORCYCLE SHEARED OFF. AS A RESULT I WAS STUCK IN FIFTH GEAR. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR A MOTORCYCLIST SINCE THERE IS NO WAY TO SLOW THE BIKE DOWN A”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints
14%
  • • I WAS RIDING MY 2017 TRIUMPH TROPHY SE MOTORCYCLE ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE PIVOT BOLT THAT HOLDS THE GEAR SHIFT PEDAL TO THE BODY OF THE MOTORCYCLE SHEARED OFF. AS A RESULT I WAS STUCK IN FIFTH GEAR. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR A MOTORCYCLIST SINCE THERE IS NO WAY TO SLOW THE BIKE DOWN A
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I WAS RIDING MY 2017 TRIUMPH TROPHY SE MOTORCYCLE ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE PIVOT BOLT THAT HOLDS THE GEAR SHIFT PEDAL TO THE BODY OF THE MOTORCYCLE SHEARED OFF. AS A RESULT I WAS STUCK IN FIFTH GEAR. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR A MOTORCYCLIST SINCE THERE IS NO WAY TO SLOW THE BIKE DOWN A”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

1 complaints
14%
  • • THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF COMPLAINT 11266466. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THE TRIUMPH TROPHY IGNITION SWITCH WIRING FAILURES, INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE OTHER COMPLAINT MADE TO NHTSA THIS YEAR (11185821). I HAVE ALSO VISITED A WEB SITE FOR TRIUMPH TROPHY OWNERS (TRIUMPH-TROPHY.C
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF COMPLAINT 11266466. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THE TRIUMPH TROPHY IGNITION SWITCH WIRING FAILURES, INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE OTHER COMPLAINT MADE TO NHTSA THIS YEAR (11185821). I HAVE ALSO VISITED A WEB SITE FOR TRIUMPH TROPHY OWNERS (TRIUMPH-TROPHY.C”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500
BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 7 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    ELECTRICAL: I WAS BACKING UP MY MOTORCYCLE (WHILE IT WAS RUNNING) AND AS I TURNED THE HANDLEBARS TO THE RIGHT, ALL ELECTRICAL SHUT OFF (THE ENGINE INCLUDED). THIS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN EVERY TIME I TURNED THE HANDLEBARS TO THE RIGHT, AND GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, FROM ONLY HAPPENING WHEN TURNING FULL RIGHT TO BARE

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    TRANSMISSION: I WAS RIDING MY 2017 TRIUMPH TROPHY SE MOTORCYCLE ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE PIVOT BOLT THAT HOLDS THE GEAR SHIFT PEDAL TO THE BODY OF THE MOTORCYCLE SHEARED OFF. AS A RESULT I WAS STUCK IN FIFTH GEAR. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR A MOTORCYCLIST SINCE THERE IS NO WAY TO SLOW THE BIKE DOWN A

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    BRAKES: I WAS RIDING MY 2017 TRIUMPH TROPHY SE MOTORCYCLE ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE PIVOT BOLT THAT HOLDS THE GEAR SHIFT PEDAL TO THE BODY OF THE MOTORCYCLE SHEARED OFF. AS A RESULT I WAS STUCK IN FIFTH GEAR. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR A MOTORCYCLIST SINCE THERE IS NO WAY TO SLOW THE BIKE DOWN A

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ENGINE: THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF COMPLAINT 11266466. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THE TRIUMPH TROPHY IGNITION SWITCH WIRING FAILURES, INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE OTHER COMPLAINT MADE TO NHTSA THIS YEAR (11185821). I HAVE ALSO VISITED A WEB SITE FOR TRIUMPH TROPHY OWNERS (TRIUMPH-TROPHY.C

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Triumph TROPHY SE A1 — Year Comparison

How does 2017 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2017
7Excellent Reliability
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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