2001 Triumph Bonneville Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 100%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the wheels of the 2001 Triumph Bonneville, 100% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rear wheel spoke broke while riding at approximately 35 MPH - left, outer spoke. Spoke then pierced the inner tube causing a flat tire and loss of control of the motorcycle. I was able to recover and maneuver the motorcycle to a nearby gas station to arrange for pickup. Upon examination of the wheel, I noticed that the design of the hub flange is angled outward, putting additional stress on the spokes where they bend at the hub, causing them to all curve or bend, rather than go straight between the hub and the rim. …”
NHTSA complaint #10212209, filed 2007-12, 83,558 miles“Rear wheel: spoke on left side failed at point where spoke connects to hub. Broken spoke did not cause flat tire in this instance but could have as spoke remnant was sticking out beyond the hub and if it had caught on any static structure, it would have been driven into the tube and tire. Vehicle is 2001 Triumph Bonneville motorcycle.”
NHTSA complaint #10143253, filed 2005-11, 18,000 miles“Dt: while riding a 2001 Triumph, Bonneville motorcycle there is a recurrent problem of the spokes breaking off on the rear wheel. On the rear wheel there were four different types of spokes, the same spoke known as the outside left hand spoke was the spoke that continued to break. This problem occurred without any incident or damage to the motorcycle or wheel. It simply occurred on its own. The consumer took the motorcycle to the dealer for repairs, they replaced the spoke. The dealer did not know why this failure occurred. There was no apparent damage to the wheel or rim. …”
NHTSA complaint #10134949, filed 2005-09, 29,500 miles“Broken spoke in the rear wheel of my 2001 Triumph Bonneville. The bike has been extremely well maintained, and never abused. I would not be concerned if so many other owners have not had the same experience of rear wheel spoke breakage. Considering there are only 2 wheels on a motorcycle, and one has a history spoke breakage, this is a dangerous situation waiting to happen. Thanks, phil.”
NHTSA complaint #10134458, filed 2005-08Related service bulletins
- 10125297Mar 20, 2017Technical News 174 provides instructions that apply to Front Brake Calipers, Rider Configurable Modes, Breather Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence, Crankcase Tightening Sequence…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 | 100% |
| 2001 | 7 | 100% |
Other parts of the 2001 Triumph Bonneville
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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