2001 Triumph TT600 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 67%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Triumph TT600, 67% of the 6 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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. The bike slid sideways all the way around the turn, I pumped the clutch 13 times before the rear wheel disengaged ending the slide. I don't know how I stayed on the bike and should most likely be dead or severely injured. …”
NHTSA complaint #749590, filed 2001-08“Motorcycle was going 65mph and rear wheel locked up. Motorcycle went into a sideway skid, but was able to get motorcycle back to a forward motion, and over to side across the freeway. Dealer stated that motorcycle was either being shifted too high or too low. Mechanic at dealer had to break motorcycle down to diagnosis the cause. Found that bearing went, causing the bushing and transmission to blow.”
NHTSA complaint #894547, filed 2001-08“The consumer states that the engine would accelerate from 800 to 3500 RPM when engaged, causing the motorcycle to take off. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer on several occasions, and the problem is still occurring. The consumer states that the vehicle has major fuel injection problems. The vehicle has been in the shop 7 times for the same problem. (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. …”
NHTSA complaint #8016243, filed 2002-08Related recalls
- 01V339000Nov 2, 2001Vehicle description: motorcycles. The clutch control cable can fray and fail. The barrel at the end of the inner cable seizes in the control lever bore…Covers: Triumph TT600 2000–2001, Daytona 955I 2000–2001, Sprint ST 2000–2001 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10170558Dec 20, 2019Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Steering Lock and Keys, Neutral Position Adaption, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 7®…
- 10122011Oct 1, 2014Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 67% |
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2001 Triumph TT600
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Triumph TT600
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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