We found the following complaints for TRIUMPH THRUXTON (2016)
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The instrument cluster that displays the speed and rpms is dimly lit because of opaque paint used on back of board containing the numbers. For riding at night the numbers are too dim to read driving speed or engine speed.
New motorcycle and first night out with it. Instrument panel at night is not legible.the lighting on the instrument cluster (speedometer and tachometer) is too dim to be able to read the numbers making it imposible to determine speed and rpms.
I have had this motorcycle since new in 2016 and have put 20,000 miles on it.it has for most of its life had a problem with the brembo front brakes where they do not fully engage until you pump the brake lever twice.i had taken it to the dealer multiple times while under warranty and had the brake fluid replaced and bled multiple times.while inititially the new fluid helps, nothing seems to be a permanent fix and the problem returns.more recently i had the front brake calipers disassembled, cleaned, fluids changed and it is still just as bad as ever.i had to replace the stock brake lever with one that is adjustable to get more leverageso that the brake lever does not bottom out against the handlebar.when that happens you need to quickly pump the brakes to actually stop.it can be very scary.the service manager at my local triumph dealer apologized that they were not able to make the brakes work properly.also with very inconsistent brake response it can be challenging to properly judge stopping distances and required reaction times.
When using the front brake, i have to press the lever in once, then press it a second time to experience its proper braking potential. This has been an ongoing issue since owning the bike. I've noticed how jerky the brake would react. Very "squishy" when pressing the brake lever first pump, then reacts immediately with subsequent brake pumping. This has the potential to cause harm to me, my bike or someone else.
Brakes are soft at first pull. Second hardens. They seem very mushy and unsafe most of the time.
The front brakes since the beginning have felt spongy and i had a few close calls when i had to apply the brakes hard, the motorcycle still kept going i have to double pump to have them actually work properly.
Soft/spongy front brakes while riding.
The front brake needs to be "pumped up" by pressing at least twice before the full power of braking is applied while the bike is in motion or stopped.this has been addressed by the selling dealer at least on three separate occasions without any change in problem
Operation of the brakes is inconsistent and unsafe.on first application, it feels like there is no pressure in the system so the brake lever has to be squeezed almost completely back to the handlebar before the brakes apply.on subsequent applications immediately afterwards, the system feels pressurized and lever pull and brake application become normal.the pattern repeats again after the brakes have not been applied for a several seconds.this occurs whether the brakes are applied while moving or at a standstill.
The front brake lever first pull has always been soft, since the motorcycle was new.the second pull is firm and as one would expect. I brought the motorcycle to the dealer where i purchased it and had them inspect the brakes and perform a bleed operation,which i had to pay for. The technician found nothing wrong and there was no change in the first brake pull.this issue remains to the present day.
Front brake lever has an issue wherein it is soft and requires multiple pulls or deploys to full engage resulting in both inconsistent and unsafe operation. It has been ongoing and apparently widespread with other owners and not something repair shops have been able to localize or remedy.
The first squeeze of the front brake lever is soft and mushy. When released and squeezed again, the lever firms up and has less travel. The front brake is inconsistent and thus dangerous. This is a constant problem in all riding situations.
The brakes do not have pressure on the first pull. The pressure is built by pumping the brake lever but will then lose pressure again within 15 minutes. In the event of an emergency the brakes could take too long to engage. This is a common problem on all 2016-2019 triumph thruxton 1200 r motorcycles.
My 2016 triumph thruxton r has always had issues with the front brake. Since purchasing the motorcycle i have noticed that while riding it and coming to a stop using the front brake it does not stop as effectively as it should. Upon grabbing the front brake and squeezing the lever the brake is slow to stop the motorcycle and has a spongy feeling. However, when i double pump the brake (or squeeze the lever once, release, and squeeze it in a second time) the brake is instant and quick to brake and stop the motorcycle. I have tried different brands of brake fluid as well as bleeding the brake system and replacing the brake pads. None of which has solved the problem. My only conclusion is that there is a manufacturer issue or problem with the braking system that causes this. If i were to grab the brake lever one time in an emergency stopping situation i would not be able to stop as effectively compared to double pumping the brakes. I have experienced this issue many times while approaching red lights and stop signs and is an every time occurrence while riding the motorcycle. In summation the initial brake grab proves to be slow to brake and spongy in feel. While releasing the initial brake grab and grabbing the brake lever again proves to much greater stopping power and safer braking.
The front brakes have a very spongy feel and require multiple pulls or 'primer pulls' for the front brakes to engage correctly. In emergency brake situations, i do not get full braking power out of the front brakes when the lever is pulled in quickly. The lever goes all the way back to the handlebar grip. Dealers and shops have tried bleeding my brakes numerous times to fix the issue but the lever response does not improve. They all suggest that i change the whole system. I thought the issue was only my bike until a community of riders with my same bike experienced the same issue. This issue occurs when in motion, stand still, street, highway and turning.
I have had 3 side stand springs fail during this calendar year 2020, in less than 3,000 total miles. 2 of the failed springs have been upgraded parts from a triumph internal safety bulletin replacement. This last spring failed 900 miles after it was installed only a month and a half ago. All installations were done by the authorized triumph dealership. All 3 of the spring failures occurred at freeway speeds, top gear, in traffic - when it fails, it activates a kill switch that cuts power to the motor, leaving me in highway traffic at speed with a non-responsive motorcycle. After the second occurrence, i emailed triumph after sales customer service team and their head of customer service peter carleo, my email was not responded to, i replied again - and no response. I have now emailed them a third time. My dealership said today after installing the 4th spring on my bike this year that they called triumph customer service and they were dismissed and that i am on my own to deal with this issue. This is a major concern as i could have been killed in traffic 3x due to a side stand spring, a $6 part failing 3x. This is the most simple of parts and one that in my 13 years of riding nearly every day on 3 different triumph motorcycles, i have never encountered before. Triumph needs to be held accountable and rectify this issue completely before someone is killed - if they haven't been already. My springs failed on 1/30/20, 6/17/20 and 11/28/20, over the course of less than 3,000 miles travelled.
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