2002 Triumph Bonneville

Owner complaints

Latest complaints

• Jul 14, 2008CA15,000 mi
  Wheels
  Broken spoke/ nipple. I had noticed my rear tire flat on my motorcycle in the garage, when I looked to see how it became flat I found a broken spoke/nipple. A piece of the spoke nipple had punctured the inner tube and caused the flat. When the local motorcycle repair shop fixed the problem, they…

  Broken spoke/ nipple. I had noticed my rear tire flat on my motorcycle in the garage, when I looked to see how it became flat I found a broken spoke/nipple. A piece of the spoke nipple had punctured the inner tube and caused the flat. When the local motorcycle repair shop fixed the problem, they actually found another broken spoke and replaced it when they found it. I know of many other people having these same issues and several friends with the same motorcycle to have had the exact same problem. Nobody has gotten hurt yet, but I believe that day IS coming. *tr

• Jul 14, 2008CA23,000 mi
  Wheels
  While riding motorcycle on highway, let rear outer spoke on rear tire breaks suddenly and catastrophically once at 6200 mile, second at 23,000 miles on the odometer. First broken spoke damages brake fluid hose and rear wheel rim. Second broken spoke causes immediate flat tire sending bike almost…

  While riding motorcycle on highway, let rear outer spoke on rear tire breaks suddenly and catastrophically once at 6200 mile, second at 23,000 miles on the odometer. First broken spoke damages brake fluid hose and rear wheel rim. Second broken spoke causes immediate flat tire sending bike almost out of control at 60+ mph. I feel angry and fortunate to remain unscathed. I have no confidence in the existing spokes. First broken spoke repaired under warranty. 2ND. Spoke break out of warranty period, nothing done. Manufacturer shows no concern, but has finally redesigned the rear hub of new models, probably in response to thousands of complaints. Should be a class action lawsuit me thinks... *tr

• Aug 22, 2007WI7,600 mi
  Wheels

  Broken spoke on rear wheel causing flat tire at highway speeds. *Tr

• May 3, 2006CA12,000 mi
  Wheels

  Broken left rear outer spokes on rear wheel. *Jb

• Aug 11, 2005CA12,000 mi
  Wheels

  I have had 3 spokes brake on my 2002 triumph bonneville motorcycle. all three were on the rear wheel, left outer side. the motorcycle has been always been ridden modestly for it's 6,000 miles. the spokes have been replaced professionally. the broken spokes are available. *Jb *ak

• Jul 8, 2005OH16,585 mi
  Wheels › Rim

  Riding at highway speeds had a rear spoke break. This caused a flat tire and a busted rear brake line. I ordered a spoke from triumph and had my local BMW dealer replace it. *ak

• Jun 11, 2005CA10,000 mi
  Wheels

  2002 triumph bonneville breaking left rear outer spokes and flattening rear tire at speed, I have documented 24 motorcycles, 36 spokes all the same part number, somewill IS going to get hurt. *ak

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Broken spoke/tire deflation

  PE06019Opened May 17, 2006Closed Sep 19, 2006
  This pe was opened on the basis of 6 owner allegations concerning rear wheel spoke breakage with resulting rear tire inner-tube puncturing.no crashes were or have been alleged.after gathering information concerning this issue from subject vehicle owners, triumph dealers, and triumph motorcycles ltd, we find no defect…

  This pe was opened on the basis of 6 owner allegations concerning rear wheel spoke breakage with resulting rear tire inner-tube puncturing.no crashes were or have been alleged.after gathering information concerning this issue from subject vehicle owners, triumph dealers, and triumph motorcycles ltd, we find no defect trend currently exists concerning this subject.should circumstances change as a result of our continued monitoring, we will take appropriate action.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further actio if warranted by the circumstances.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11011144Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-13 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 11008179Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-12 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 11006921Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-11 and that dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 11005458Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 11005456Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-09.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 11005455Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-09 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 11003732Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-08.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 11003730Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 11000794Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10253644Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-04 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10253642Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-03 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10252943Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10251740Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-01 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10249307Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10247139Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-06 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10239437Dealer notice advising of a bug notification affecting calibration download function on certain systems.
• 10239435Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10236782Technical Bulletin 230 provides instructions that applies to Electronic Systems Commissioning and Motorcycle Unlocking, Introduction of New Instrument Hardware, Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2023-02 Update - Calibrations Removed From Service and Encapsulated Fixings.
• 10236781Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10236780Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10236313Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-01.3 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10231157Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-08.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10231156Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10231150Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10228576Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-11.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10228572Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-11 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10228571Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10212877Triumph has released diagnostic software version 2022-01
• 10212876Triumph has released Technical Bulletin 222 including 8 subjects across a range of models.
• 10212078Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-03.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10210482Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10197378Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2021-09 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10192922Crackshaft position sensor/ignition pickup, front brake hose p-clip, headlight fixings, reed valve cover torque fixing, engine bar plugs, lower yoke wire guide, front fork oil level and volume, motorcycle assembly guide update-backrest bar, rear bevel box parts kit, and pannier frame.
• 10186191Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-12 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10182506Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10181210Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-9.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10175253Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-05 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10173770Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-4.2 available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10172477Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-3 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
• 10172476Dealer notice announcing the auto-issue of three new service tools.

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