AI Damage2009 Triumph Street Triple 675: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Triumph Street Triple 675 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 67% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (67% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I was riding my triumph street triple motorcycle on the highway when the bike just suddenly shut off. I lost all power and the bike would not restart. I tried to quickly change lanes to get to the shoulder, but was unable to get out of the flow of traffic. I was hit from behind by a car.
The contact stated that the electrical system would not charge the battery and he was concerned that the vehicle would suddenly stall. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who advised that the vehicle would be repaired under warranty.
2009 triumph street triple throttle play. There seems to be some slack or binding on the throttle cable that makes the throttle open abruptly causing a dangerous situation.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Street Triple 675 has 2 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Triumph Street Triple 675?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, fuel system. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 Triumph Street Triple 675?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2009 Triumph Street Triple 675 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.