Triumph Speed Triple S User guide

Owner's Handbook
Speed Triple S and Speed Triple RS
This handbook contains information on the Triumph Speed Triple S and Speed Triple RS
motorcycles. Always store this Owner's Handbook with the motorcycle and refer to it
for information whenever necessary.
The information contained in this publication is based on the latest information
available at the time of printing. Triumph reserves the right to make changes at any
time without prior notice, or obligation.
Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without the written permission of Triumph
Motorcycles Limited.
© Copyright 11.2017 Triumph Motorcycles Limited, Hinckley, Leicestershire, England.
Publication part number 3855531-EN issue 1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
This handbook contains a number of different sections. The table of contents below
will help you find the beginning of each section where, in the case of the major sec-
tions, a further table of contents will help you find the specific subject required.
Foreword 3
Safety First 5
Warning Labels 10
Parts Identification 12
Serial Numbers 15
General Information 16
How to Ride the Motorcycle 76
Accessories, Loading and Passengers 89
Maintenance 93
Cleaning and Storage 143
Specifications 152
Index 156
Smart Keyless System Approval Addendum 160

Foreword
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FOREWORD
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Throughout this Owner's Handbook par-
ticularly important information is
presented in the following form:
Warning
This warning symbol identifies special
instructions or procedures, which if not
correctly followed could result in per-
sonal injury, or loss of life.
Caution
This caution symbol identifies special
instructions or procedures, which, if
not strictly observed, could result
in damage to, or destruction of,
equipment.
Note:
• This note symbol indicates points
of particular interest for more
efficient and convenient operation.
Warning Labels
At certain areas of the motorcycle, the
symbol (above) can be seen. The symbol
means 'CAUTION: REFER TO THE
HANDBOOK' and will be followed by a
pictorial representation of the subject
concerned.
Never attempt to ride the motorcycle or
make any adjustments without
reference to the relevant instructions
contained in this Owner’s Handbook.
For more information on the location of
all warning labels, see page 10. Where
necessary, this symbol will also appear
on the pages containing the relevant
information.
Maintenance
To ensure a long, safe and trouble free
life for your motorcycle, maintenance
should only be carried out by an
authorised Triumph dealer.
Only an authorised Triumph dealer
will have the necessary knowledge,
equipment and skills to maintain your
Triumph motorcycle correctly.
To locate your nearest authorised
Triumph dealer, visit the Triumph web
site at www.triumph.co.uk or telephone
the authorised distributor in your
country. Their address is given in the
service record book that accompanies
this handbook.
Tyres
With reference to the Pneumatic Tyres
and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles
(Quality Control) Order, 2009, Cl. No. 3 (c),
it is declared by M/s. Triumph
Motorcycles Ltd. that the tyres fitted on
this motorcycle meet the requirements
of IS 15627: 2005 and comply with the
requirements under Central Motor
Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989.

Foreword
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Owner's Handbook
Warning
This Owner's Handbook, and all other
instructions that are supplied with
your motorcycle, should be considered
a permanent part of your motorcycle
and should remain with it even if your
motorcycle is subsequently sold.
All riders must read this Owner's
Handbook and all other instructions
which are supplied with your
motorcycle, before riding, in order to
become thoroughly familiar with the
correct operation of your motorcycle's
controls, its features, capabilities
and limitations. Do not lend your
motorcycle to others as riding when
not familiar with your motorcycle's
controls, features, capabilities and
limitations can lead to an accident.
Thank you for choosing a Triumph mo-
torcycle. This motorcycle is the product
of Triumph's use of proven engineering,
exhaustive testing, and continuous
striving for superior reliability, safety
and performance.
Please read this Owner's Handbook be-
fore riding in order to become
thoroughly familiar with the correct op-
eration of your motorcycle's controls, its
features, capabilities and limitations.
This handbook includes safe riding tips,
but does not contain all the techniques
and skills necessary to ride a motorcycle
safely.
Triumph strongly recommends that all
riders undertake the necessary training
to ensure safe operation of this motor-
cycle.
This handbook is available from your lo-
cal dealer in:
• English
• US English
• French
• German
• Italian
• Dutch
• Spanish
• Portuguese
• Swedish
• Japanese
Talk to Triumph
Our relationship with you does not end
with the purchase of your Triumph. Your
feedback on the buying and ownership
experience is very important in helping
us develop our products and services
for you.
Please help us by ensuring your author-
ised Triumph dealership has your email
address and registers this with us. You
will then receive an online customer
satisfaction survey invitation to your
email address where you can give us
this feedback.
Your Triumph Team.

Safety First
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SAFETY FIRST
The Motorcycle
Warning
This motorcycle is designed for on-
road use only. It is not suitable for
off-road use.
Off-road operation could lead to loss of
control of the motorcycle resulting in
an accident causing injury or loss of
life.
Warning
This motorcycle is not designed to tow
a trailer or be fitted with a sidecar.
Fitting a sidecar and/or a trailer may
result in loss of control and an
accident.
Warning
This motorcycle is designed for use as
a two-wheeled vehicle capable of
carrying a rider on his/her own, or a
rider and one passenger.
The total weight of the rider, and any
passenger, accessories and luggage
must not exceed the maximum load
limit of 196 kg (432 lbs).
Fuel and Exhaust Fumes
Warning
PETROL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE:
Always turn off the engine when
refuelling.
Do not refuel or open the fuel filler cap
while smoking or in the vicinity of any
open (naked) flame.
Take care not to spill any petrol on the
engine, exhaust pipes or silencers
when refuelling.
If petrol is swallowed, inhaled or
allowed to get into the eyes, seek
immediate medical attention.
Spillage on the skin should be
immediately washed off with soap and
water and clothing contaminated with
petrol should immediately be removed.
Burns and other serious skin
conditions may result from contact
with petrol.
Warning
Never start your engine or let it run for
any length of time in a closed area.
The exhaust fumes are poisonous and
may cause loss of consciousness and
death within a short time.
Always operate your motorcycle in the
open-air or in an area with adequate
ventilation.

Safety First
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Helmet and Clothing
Warning
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When riding the motorcycle, both rider
and passenger (on models where
carrying a passenger is permitted)
must always wear a motorcycle helmet,
eye protection, gloves, boots, trousers
(close fitting around the knee and
ankle) and a brightly coloured jacket.
Brightly coloured clothing will consider-
ably increase a rider's (or passenger's)
visibility to other operators of road
vehicles.
Although full protection is not possible,
wearing correct protective clothing can
reduce the risk of injury when riding.
Warning
A helmet is one of the most important
pieces of riding gear as it offers protec-
tion against head injuries. You and your
passenger's helmet should be carefully
chosen and should fit you or your
passenger's head comfortably and
securely. A brightly coloured helmet will
increase a rider's (or passenger's)
visibility to other operators of road
vehicles.
An open face helmet offers some
protection in an accident though a full
face helmet will offer more.
Always wear a visor or approved
goggles to help vision and to protect
your eyes.
Parking
Warning
Always switch off the engine and
remove the ignition key before leaving
the motorcycle unattended. By remov-
ing the key, the risk of use of the
motorcycle by unauthorised or un-
trained persons is reduced.
When parking the motorcycle, always
remember the following:
- Engage first gear to help prevent the
motorcycle from rolling off the stand.
- The engine and exhaust system will
be hot after riding. DO NOT park where
pedestrians, animals and/or children
are likely to touch the motorcycle.
- Do not park on soft ground or on a
steeply inclined surface. Parking under
these conditions may cause the motor-
cycle to fall over.
For further details, please refer to the
'How to Ride the Motorcycle' section of
this Owner's Handbook.

Safety First
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Parts and Accessories
Warning
Owners should be aware that the only
approved parts, accessories and
conversions for any Triumph motorcycle
are those which carry official Triumph
approval and are fitted to the
motorcycle by an authorised dealer.
In particular, it is extremely hazardous
to fit or replace parts or accessories
whose fitting requires the dismantling
of, or addition to, either the electrical
or fuel systems and any such
modification could cause a safety
hazard.
The fitting of any non-approved parts,
accessories or conversions may
adversely affect the handling, stability
or other aspect of the motorcycle
operation that may result in an
accident causing injury or death.
Triumph does not accept any liability
whatsoever for defects caused by the
fitting of non-approved parts, accesso-
ries or conversions or the fitting of any
approved parts, accessories or conver-
sions by non-approved personnel.
Maintenance/Equipment
Warning
Consult your authorised Triumph deal-
er whenever there is doubt as to the
correct or safe operation of this
Triumph motorcycle.
Remember that continued operation of
an incorrectly performing motorcycle
may aggravate a fault and may also
compromise safety.
Warning
Make sure all equipment that is re-
quired by law is installed and
functioning correctly.
The removal or alteration of the
motorcycle’s lights, silencers, emission
or noise control systems can violate
the law.
Incorrect or improper modification may
adversely affect the handling, stability
or other aspect of the motorcycle
operation, which may result in an
accident causing injury or death.
Warning
If the motorcycle is involved in an
accident, collision or fall, it must be
taken to an authorised Triumph dealer
for inspection and repair.
Any accident can cause damage to the
motorcycle that, if not correctly
repaired, may cause a second accident
that may result in injury or death.

Safety First
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Riding
Warning
Never ride the motorcycle when fa-
tigued or under the influence of alcohol
or other drugs.
Riding when under the influence of al-
cohol or other drugs is illegal.
Riding when fatigued or under the in-
fluence of alcohol or other drugs
reduces the rider's ability to maintain
control of the motorcycle and may lead
to loss of control and an accident.
Warning
All riders must be licenced to operate
the motorcycle. Operation of the mo-
torcycle without a licence is illegal and
could lead to prosecution.
Operation of the motorcycle without
formal training in the correct riding
techniques that are necessary to be-
come licenced is dangerous and may
lead to loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.
Warning
Always ride defensively and wear the
protective equipment mentioned else-
where in this foreword. Remember, in
an accident, a motorcycle does not give
the same impact protection as a car.
Warning
This Triumph motorcycle should be op-
erated within the legal speed limits for
the particular road travelled. Operating
a motorcycle at high speeds can be po-
tentially dangerous since the time
available to react to given traffic situa-
tions is greatly reduced as road speed
increases. Always reduce speed in po-
tentially hazardous driving conditions
such as bad weather or heavy traffic.
Warning
Continually observe and react to
changes in road surface, traffic and
wind conditions. All two-wheeled vehi-
cles are subject to external forces
which may cause an accident. These
forces include but are not limited to:
- Wind draft from passing vehicles
- Potholes, uneven or damaged road
surfaces
- Bad weather
- Rider error.
Always operate the motorcycle at mod-
erate speed and away from heavy
traffic until you have become thor-
oughly familiar with its handling and
operating characteristics. Never ex-
ceed the legal speed limit.

Safety First
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Handlebars and Footrests
Warning
The rider must maintain control of the
vehicle by keeping hands on the han-
dlebars at all times.
The handling and stability of a motor-
cycle will be adversely affected if the
rider removes his hands from the han-
dlebars, resulting in loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
Warning
The rider and passenger must always
use the footrests provided, during op-
eration of the vehicle.
By using the footrests, both rider and
passenger will reduce the risk of inad-
vertent contact with any motorcycle
components and will also reduce the
risk of injury from entrapment of cloth-
ing.
Warning
The bank angle indicators must not be
used as a guide to how far the motor-
cycle may be safely banked.
This depends on many various condi-
tions including, but not limited to, road
surface, tyre condition and weather.
Banking to an unsafe angle may cause
instability, loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
Warning
Use of a motorcycle with the bank an-
gle indicator worn beyond the
maximum limit (when 5 mm of the bank
indicator remains) will allow the motor-
cycle to be banked to an unsafe angle.
Banking to an unsafe angle may cause
instability, loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
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cges
1. Bank angle indicator

Warning Labels
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WARNING LABELS
Warning Label Locations
The labels detailed on this and the following pages draw your attention to important
safety information in this handbook. Before riding, make sure that all riders have un-
derstood and complied with all the information to which these labels relate.
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5
4
3
2
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R.P.M.
1234
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1. Mirrors (page 116)
2. Running-In (page 74)
3. Gears (page 80)
4. Drive Chain (page 108)
5. Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) (if fitted) (page 64)
6. Tyres (page 127)

Warning Labels
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Warning Label Locations (continued)
Caution
All warning labels and decals, with the exception of the Running-in label, are fitted
to the motorcycle using a strong adhesive. In some cases, labels are installed prior
to an application of paint lacquer. Therefore, any attempt to remove the warning la-
bels will cause damage to the paintwork or bodywork.
DAILY SAFETY CHECKS
TÄGLICHE SICHERHEITSKONTROLLEN
CONTROLES DE SECURITE QUOTIDIENS
CHEQUEOS DE SEGURIDAD DIARIOS
VERIFICAÇÕES DIÁRIAS DE SEGURANÇA
VERIFICHE GIORNALIERE DI SICUREZZA
DAGELIJSKE VEILIGHEIDSINSPECTIES
DAGLIG SÄKERHETSKONTROLL
運行前点
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1. Daily Safety Checks (page 75)
2. Fuel (page 67)
3. Helmet (page 6)
4. Coolant (page 102)
5. Engine Oil (page 99)

Parts Identification
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
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11 12 13 14 159 10
15
1. Headlight
2. Radiator/Coolant pressure cap
3. Fuel filler cap
4. Fuel tank
5. Coolant expansion tank
6. Seat lock
7. Silencer
8. Rear light
9. Front brake disc
10. Front brake caliper
11. Front indicator
12. Oil cooler
13. Side stand
14. Gear change pedal
15. Drive chain

Parts Identification
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1. Silencer
2. Tool kit
3. Rear brake fluid reservoir
4. Battery
5. Front fork
6. Rear brake disc
7. Rear brake caliper
8. Rear suspension unit
9. Rear brake pedal
10. Oil filler cap/Dipstick
11. Clutch cable

Parts Identification
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Rider View Parts Identification
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9
14
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10 13 15 16
1. Clutch lever
2. High beam button
3. Daytime Running Lights (DRL) switch
(if fitted)
4. Cruise control
5. Instrument display
6. Front brake fluid reservoir
7. Hazard button
8. Steering lock button (Speed Triple RS
only)
9. Front brake lever
10. Horn button
11. Direction indicator switch
12. Joystick button
13. MODE button
14. Ignition switch (Speed Triple S only)
15. HOME button
16. Engine start/stop switch

Serial Numbers
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SERIAL NUMBERS
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
1
1. Vehicle identification number
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
is stamped into the right hand side of
the steering head area of the frame.
Record the vehicle identification number
in the space provided below.
Engine Serial Number
1
1. Engine serial number
The engine serial number is stamped
on the engine crankcase, immediately
above the clutch cover.
Record the engine serial number in the
space provided below.

General Information
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Table of Contents
Instruments 18
Instrument Panel Layout 19
Display Navigation 20
Themes and Styles 20
Warning Lights 20
Speedometer and Odometer 26
Tachometer 26
Gear Position Display 26
Fuel Gauge 27
Service Interval Announcement 27
Ambient Air Temperature 27
Riding Modes 28
Riding Mode Selection 29
Information Tray 31
Main Menu 36
Instrument Panel Position Adjustment 48
Hand Controls 49
Keyless Ignition (if fitted) 49
Master Ignition Switch (if fitted) 51
Ignition Key 51
Ignition Switch/Steering Lock 52
Right Handlebar Switches 53
Right Handlebar Switches 55
Left Handlebar Switches 56
Brake and Clutch Lever Adjusters 58
Throttle Control 60
Cruise Control 61
Activating Cruise Control 62
Adjusting the Set Speed While in Cruise Control 63
Deactivating Cruise Control 63
Resuming the Cruise Control Set Speed 63
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if fitted) 64
Tyre Pressures 65
Tyre Pressure Sensor Serial Number 66
Sensor Batteries 66
Replacement Tyres 66

General Information
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Fuel 67
Fuel Tank Cap 68
Filling the Fuel Tank 69
Seats 70
Seat Care 70
Seat Lock 70
Passenger Seat Removal 70
Passenger Seat Installation 70
Rider’s Seat Removal 71
Rider’s Seat Installation 72
Side Stand 72
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Socket 73
Tool Kit and Owner’s Handbook 74
Running-In 74
Daily Safety Checks 75

General Information
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Instruments
Table of Contents
Instrument Panel Layout 19
Display Navigation 20
Themes and Styles 20
Warning Lights 20
Speedometer and Odometer 26
Tachometer 26
Gear Position Display 26
Fuel Gauge 27
Service Interval Announcement 27
Ambient Air Temperature 27
Riding Modes 28
Riding Mode Selection 29
Information Tray 31
Main Menu 36
Instrument Panel Position Adjustment 48

General Information
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Instrument Panel Layout
The Thin Film Transistor (TFT) instrument display is fitted on all models. Not all in-
strument features are available on all models.
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1. Current riding mode
2. Warning lights
3. Alarm/immobiliser status indicator
light (alarm is an accessory kit)
4. Speedometer
5. Right hand indicator
6. Daytime Running Light (DRL)
(if fitted)
7. Oil pressure warning light
8. Engine management Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)
9. Gear position symbol
10. Clock
11. Fuel gauge
12. Information tray
13. Ambient air temperature
14. Fuel level low warning light
15. ABS warning light
16. High beam warning light
17. Left hand indicator

General Information
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Display Navigation
The table below describes the instru-
ment icons and buttons used to
navigate through the instrument menus
described in this handbook.
Home button (right hand
switch housing).
m
Mode button (left hand switch
housing).
Joystick left/right or up/down.
Joystick Centre (press).
Selection arrow (right shown).
Information Tray - left/right
scroll via joystick.
Information Tray - up/down
scroll via joystick.
Option available within the In-
formation Tray - scroll via
joystick up/down.
Short press (press and re-
lease) via joystick centre.
Long press (press and hold)
via joystick centre.
Reset current feature, (only
available with joystick long
press).
Themes and Styles
There is the option to change the style
of the instrument display.
Depending on the motorcycle model,
there are either one or two themes.
Each theme has three different styles to
select from.
To select a theme or style, see page 44.
Styles can also be selected through the
Style Options tray, see page 35.
Theme 1, Style 1 is used for visual recog-
nition throughout this owner’s
handbook.
Theme 1
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Warning Lights
Note:
• When the ignition is switched on,
the instrument warning lights will
illuminate for 1.5 seconds and will
then go off (except those which re-
main on until the engine starts, as
described in the following pages).
For additional warning and information
messages, see page 32.