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2016 Triumph Street Twin problems

The most common problem on the 2016 Triumph Street Twin is engine and cooling. It has fewer complaints than a typical Street Twin model year.

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Owner complaints
1
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
126
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Engine

The worst 2016 Triumph Street Twin problems

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Recalls 2

Electrical system: wiringReported February 27, 2019 · 12,654 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Bonneville T120 and Bonneville T120 Black, 2017-2019 Bonneville T100 and T100 Black, 2017-2018 Street Cup and Street Scrambler, and 2016-2018 Street Twin motorcycles. The clutch cable may contact the main harness cover and cause damage to wiring within the main harness. This may lead to a loss of electrical power to various electrical circuits.
Risk
Loss of electrical power may cause the headlight or indicator lighting to malfunction or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original securing guide for the clutch cable and main harness with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2019. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1‑678‑854‑2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN560.

Recall number 19V133000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported March 21, 2016 · 5,939 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD. (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2016 Street Twin motorcycles manufactured September 7, 2015, to November 21, 2015. The wiring in the fuel tank that powers the fuel pump may have damaged insulation and, as a result, fuel may enter the wiring and travel down the harness, outside of the tank and drip from the connector at the main harness.
Risk
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source such as an electrical short, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pump harness and replace it as needed, based on its batch number, free of charge. The recall began April 2016. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1‑678‑854‑2010.

Recall number 16V163000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Triumph Street Twin 126

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2016 Triumph Street Twin owners say

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Filed Sep 25, 2018 · Engine · 3,901 miles · CA

There is a small magnet embedded in the kickstand of this motorcycle as part of the bike's start interlock system. The engine won't run in gear unless the kickstand is retracted and the magnet is in close proximity to a sensor. The magnet fell off, thus disabling the motorcycle. This occurred while at a standstill when I tried to start the motorcycle in my driveway.

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Questions about the 2016 Triumph Street Twin

Is the 2016 Triumph Street Twin reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Triumph Street Twin, fewer than a typical Street Twin model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Triumph Street Twin?

Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2016 Triumph Street Twin have?

2 recalls, covering electrical system.

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