AI Damage2001 Triumph TT600: common problems
Owners of the 2001 Triumph TT600 filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 67% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 50% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 17% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 17% of all complaints
- 5 Equipment 17% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 4 complaints (67% of all).
- Fuel system: 3 complaints (50% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 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.
Tl contact owns a 2001 triumph tt600 motorcycle. While the contact was driving at approximately 45 mph the high pressure fuel line separated and the fuel sprayed out onto his clothing. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to an independent mechanic.
Recall 04v156000 concerning fuel connectors. Fuel fittings separated from the gas tank, and gas was spilling on to the engine and the ground. Consumer contacted the dealer, and dealer or manufacturer helped the consumer. Also, consumer stated that dealer will repair the problem only if consumer paid for it.
(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.
Transmission coolant leaking from underneath motorcycle. Dealership is aware of problem.
I was heading west on interstate 80 coming in to auburn, california, between 65 and 70 mph in 6th gear and coming into a light turn when there was a grinding noise and within a second the entire transmission and/or gearbox froze locking my rear tire.
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 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the TT600 has 4 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 6, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Triumph TT600?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, fuel system, electrical system. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: knocking, grinding or other noise (17%), smoke, burning smell, fire (17%), unintended acceleration (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2001 Triumph TT600?
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 2001 Triumph TT600 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.
Other 2001 models
Read also
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.