Triumph Bonneville Street Twin Common Problems
Known issues to inspect before buying a used Triumph Bonneville Street Twin. What to check and how much repairs cost.
Throttle-by-wire glitches and stalling at idle
MODERATETest idle smoothness, look for ECU recall history
Fix cost: $100-$300
Regulator/rectifier failure killing battery
SERIOUSCheck battery voltage at idle, inspect R/R connector
Fix cost: $150-$400
Coolant weep from water pump seal
MODERATELook under engine for dried coolant residue trails
Fix cost: $200-$450
Pre-Purchase Checklist
βVerify all Triumph safety recalls completed
βCheck service history for 10k mile intervals
βTest ride for smooth throttle response
βInspect for any coolant or oil seepage
Generally solid, minor electrical gremlins on early models