TSB: TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675, DAYTONA 675 R, STREET TRIPLE, STREET TRIPLE R, TIGER 1200 ALPINE, TIGER 1200 DESERT, TIGER 1200 XCA, TIGER 1200 XCX, TIGER 1200 XR, TIGER 1200 XRT, TIGER 1200 XRX, TIGER EXPLORER XC, TIGER EXPLORER XR, TROPHY, TROPHY SE (2000–2021)

Bulletin SMT-TN-146 — May 1, 2013

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDSMT-TN-146
ManufacturerTRIUMPH
ModelsDAYTONA 675, DAYTONA 675 R, STREET TRIPLE, STREET TRIPLE R, TIGER 1200 ALPINE, TIGER 1200 DESERT, TIGER 1200 XCA, TIGER 1200 XCX, TIGER 1200 XR, TIGER 1200 XRT, TIGER 1200 XRX, TIGER EXPLORER XC, TIGER EXPLORER XR, TROPHY, TROPHY SE
Model Years2000–2021
Date IssuedMay 1, 2013
Date Added to NHTSAMay 10, 2021
ComponentELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Vehicles Affected57 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

The throttle balance procedure described in the above models? Service Manuals is correct for the Street Triple and Street Triple R only. For the correct method of throttle balance for the above models, carry out the following procedure.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE R 2021 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE R 2020 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 ALPINE 2020 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 DESERT 2020 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCA 2020 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCX 2020 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 2019 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE R 2019 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCA 2019 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCX 2019 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XR 2019 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XRT 2019 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XRX 2019 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 2018 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCA 2018 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XCX 2018 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XR 2018 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XRT 2018 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 XRX 2018 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 2017 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 2017 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TIGER EXPLORER XC 2017 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TIGER EXPLORER XR 2017 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TROPHY 2017 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 2016 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 2016 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TIGER EXPLORER XC 2016 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TROPHY 2016 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 R 2015 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TIGER EXPLORER XC 2015 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TROPHY 2015 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TROPHY SE 2015 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 2014 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 R 2014 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TIGER EXPLORER XC 2014 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TROPHY 2014 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TROPHY SE 2014 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 2013 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 2013 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TIGER EXPLORER XC 2013 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TROPHY 2013 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TROPHY SE 2013 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 2012 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 2012 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TROPHY 2012 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TROPHY SE 2012 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 2011 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 2011 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 2009 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 2009 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 2008 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 2008 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 2007 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 2007 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 2006 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 2006 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TRIUMPH TROPHY 2000 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized TRIUMPH dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (SMT-TN-146) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.