Triumph Bonneville Bobber 2016 Owner's Handbook Manual

Owner's Handbook

Bonneville Bobber

This handbook contains information on the Triumph Bonneville Bobber 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 America Limited.

© Copyright 10.2016 Triumph Motorcycles America Limited.
Publication part number 3855567-US 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
sections, a further table of contents will help you find the specific subject required.

Foreword 3

Safety First 6

Warning Labels 12

Parts Identification 14

Serial Numbers 17

General Information 18

How to Ride the Motorcycle 49

Accessories, Passengers and Loading 61

Maintenance 63

Cleaning and Storage 105

Specifications 114

Index 118

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Foreword

FOREWORD

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

Throughout this Owner's Handbook
particularly 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
personal 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 handbook.

See page 12 for the location of all labels
bearing this symbol. 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
authorized Triumph dealer.

Only an authorized Triumph dealer will
have the necessary knowledge,
equipment and skills to maintain your
Triumph motorcycle correctly.

To locate your nearest Triumph dealer,
visit the Triumph website at
www. triumph.co.uk or telephone Triumph
Motorcycles America Limited on
[phone].

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Foreword

Noise Control System

Tampering with the noise control
system is prohibited.

Owners are warned that the law may
prohibit:

1. The removal or rendering
inoperative by any person other
than for purposes of maintenance,
repair or replacement, of any device
or element of design incorporated
into any new vehicle for the
purpose of noise control prior to its
sale or delivery to the ultimate
purchaser or while it is in use and,

2. the use of the vehicle after such
device or element of design has
been removed or rendered
inoperative by any person.

Immobilizer and Tire Pressure
Monitoring System

This device complies with part 15 of the
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful
interference.

• This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Changes or modifications to the device
could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

Tires

With reference to the Pneumatic Tires
and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles
(Quality Control) Order, 2009, Cl. No. 3 (c),
it is declared by M/s. Triumph
Motorcycles Ltd. that the tires mounted
on this motorcycle meet the
requirements of IS 15627: 2005 and
comply with the requirements under
Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989.

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.

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Foreword

Thank you for choosing a Triumph
motorcycle. 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
before riding in order to become
thoroughly familiar with the correct
operation 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 a safety course
approved by the Motorcycle Safety
Foundation to ensure safe operation of
this motorcycle. Information about the
nearest Motorcycle Safety Foundation
course to you can be obtained by calling
the following nationwide toll free
number: 800-447-4700, or by writing to
the Motorcycle Safety Foundation at:
2, Jenner Street, Irvine, California 92718.
To ensure a long and trouble free life for
your motorcycle, maintenance should be
carried out as described in this manual
by an authorized Triumph dealer.

This handbook is available from your
local dealer in:

• English

• US English

• French

• German

• Italian

• Dutch

• Spanish

• Portuguese

• Swedish

• Japanese

• Thai.

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
authorized 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.

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Safety First

SAFETY FIRST

The Motorcycle

Warning

This motorcycle is designed for on­road use only. It is not suitable for off­road 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 mounted with a sidecar.
Installing 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.

Operation of this motorcycle with a
passenger is dangerous and could lead
to loss of control and an accident.

Warning

The total weight of the rider,
accessories and luggage must not
exceed the maximum load limit of
275 lb (125 kg).

Fuel and Exhaust Fumes

Warning

GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE:

Always turn off the engine when
refueling.

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 gasoline on
the engine, exhaust pipes or mufflers
when refueling.

If gasoline 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
gasoline should immediately be removed.

Burns and other serious skin
conditions may result from contact
with gasoline.

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.

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Safety First

Helmet and Clothing

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Warning

When riding the motorcycle, both rider
and passenger must always wear a
motorcycle helmet, eye protection,
gloves, boots, trousers (close fitting
around the knee and ankle) and a
brightly colored jacket. Brightly colored
clothing will considerably 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
protection 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 colored 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.

When choosing a helmet, always look for
a DOT (Department of Transport) sticker
indicating that the helmet has DOT
approval. Do not buy a helmet without
DOT approval.

Parking

Warning

Always turn off the engine and remove
the ignition key before leaving the
motorcycle unattended. By removing
the key, the risk of use of the
motorcycle by unauthorized or
untrained 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
motorcycle to fall over.

For further details, please refer to the
'How to Ride the Motorcycle' section of
this owner's handbook.

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Safety First

Parts and Accessories

Maintenance/Equipment

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 mounted on the
motorcycle by an authorized dealer.

In particular, it is extremely hazardous
to fit or replace parts or accessories
whose installation requires the
dismantling of, or addition to, either
the electrical or fuel systems and any
such modification could cause a safety
hazard.

The installation 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
installation of non-approved parts,
accessories or conversions or the fitting
of any approved parts, accessories or
conversions by non-approved personnel.

Warning

Consult your authorized Triumph dealer
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

Ensure all equipment that is required
by law is installed and functioning
correctly. The removal or alteration of
the motorcycle’s lights, mufflers,
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 authorized 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.

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Safety First

Riding

Warning

Never ride the motorcycle when
fatigued or under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.

Riding when under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs is illegal.

Riding when fatigued or under the
influence 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 licensed to operate
the motorcycle. Operation of the
motorcycle without a license is illegal
and could lead to prosecution.

Operation of the motorcycle without
formal training in the correct riding
techniques that are necessary to
become licensed is dangerous and may
lead to loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.

Warning

Always ride defensively and wear the
protective equipment mentioned else­where 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
operated within the legal speed limits
for the particular road traveled.
Operating a motorcycle at high speeds
can be potentially dangerous since the
time available to react to given traffic
situations is greatly reduced as road
speed increases. Always reduce speed
in potentially 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
vehicles 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
moderate speed and away from heavy
traffic until you have become
thoroughly familiar with its handling
and operating characteristics. Never
exceed the legal speed limit.

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Safety First

Warning

Ensure that you know and respect the
rules of the road. Read and observe
publications such as ‘MOTORCYCLE
SAFETY’, ‘YOU AND YOUR MOTORCYCLE,
RIDING TIPS’ and also read and become
familiar with the contents of the
MOTORCYCLE HANDBOOK for your
state.

Caution

This Triumph motorcycle is not
equipped with spark arresters.
Operation in forests, brush or grass
areas may violate state and local laws
and regulations.

Wobble/Weave

A weave is a relatively slow oscillation of
the rear of the motorcycle, while a
wobble is a rapid, possibly strong
shaking of the handlebar. These are
related but distinct stability problems
usually caused by excessive weight in
the wrong place, or by a mechanical
problem such as worn or loose bearings
or under-inflated or unevenly worn tires.

Your solution to both situations is the
same. Keep a firm hold on the
handlebars without locking arms or
fighting the steering. Smoothly ease off
the throttle to slow gradually. Do not
apply the brakes, and do not accelerate
to try to stop the wobble or weave. In
some cases, it helps to shift your body
weight forward by leaning over the tank.

Copyright © 2005 Motorcycle Safety
Foundation. All rights reserved. Used
with permission.

Handlebars and Footrests

Warning

The rider must maintain control of the
vehicle by keeping hands on the
handlebars at all times.

The handling and stability of a
motorcycle will be adversely affected if
the rider removes their hands from the
handlebars, resulting in loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.

Warning

The rider must always use the
footrests provided, during operation of
the vehicle.

By using the footrests, the rider will
reduce the risk of inadvertent contact
with any motorcycle components and
will also reduce the risk of injury from
entrapment of clothing.

Warning

Use of a motorcycle with bank angle
indicators worn beyond the maximum
limit will allow the motorcycle to be
banked to an unsafe angle. Therefore,
always replace the bank angle
indicator pegs before they are worn to
their maximum limit. Banking to an
unsafe angle may cause instability, loss
of motorcycle control and an accident.
Details of the bank angle wear limits
can be found in the Maintenance and
Adjustment section on page 91.

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Safety First

Warning

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The bank angle indicators must not be
used as a guide to how far the
motorcycle may be safely banked. This
depends on many various conditions
including, but not limited to, road
surface, tire condition and weather.
Banking to an unsafe angle may cause
instability, loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.

Warning

When banking and the bank angle
indicator, attached to the rider's
footrest, makes contact with the ground,
the motorcycle is nearing its bank angle
limit. A further increase of the banking
angle is unsafe. Banking to an unsafe
angle may cause instability, loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.

1. Bank angle indicator

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Warning Labels

WARNING LABELS

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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
understood and complied with all the information to which these labels relate.

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R.P.M.

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

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4

1. Headlight (page 101)

2. Running-In (page 46)

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3. Unleaded Fuel (page 40)

4. Daily Safety Checks (page 47 )

Warning Labels

Warning Label Locations (continued)

Caution

All warning labels and decals, with the exception of the Running-in label, are
mounted on 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 labels will cause damage to the paintwork or bodywork.

1

4

2

5

3

1. Helmet (page 7)

2. Mirrors (page 86)

3. Drive Chain (page 78) and Tires (page 91)

4. Engine Oil (page 69)

5. Coolant (page 73)

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Parts Identification

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

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2

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1. Front turn signal

2. Headlight

3. Clutch lever

4. Fuel tank filler cap

5. Fuel tank

6. Brake/tail light

7. Rear turn signal

8. Rear brake disc

9. Rear brake caliper

10. Fuse box (behind side panel)

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15

14

4

8

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11. Adjustment tool and inspection cap
tool (behind side panel)

12. Battery (behind cover panel)

13. Side stand

14. Gear shift pedal

15. Horn

16. Radiator

17. Front brake caliper

18. Front brake disc

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Parts Identification

Parts Identification - Continued

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13

1. Ignition switch

2. Front brake fluid reservoir

3. Front brake lever

4. Steering lock

5. Oil filler plug

6. Rear brake pedal

7. Oil level sight glass

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8. Rear brake fluid reservoir (behind cap)

9. Coolant expansion tank cap (behind
sprocket cover)

10. Final drive chain tensioner

11. Rear suspension unit

12. Muffler

13. Final drive chain

6

4

5

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Parts Identification

Parts Identification

78

13

2

6

4

5

13

1. Clutch lever

2. Headlight dimmer switch

3. SCROLL button

4. Speedometer

5. Warning lights

6. Odometer/Information display screen

7. Front brake fluid reservoir

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8. Front brake lever

9. Engine start/stop switch

10. MODE button

11. Hazard switch

12. Turn signal switch

13. Horn button

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Serial Numbers

SERIAL NUMBERS

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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head area of
the frame. In addition, it is displayed on
a label which is mounted on the steering
head.

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1. VIN number

Record the vehicle identification number
in the space provided below.

Engine Serial Number

The engine serial number is stamped on
the upper engine crankcase, towards
the rear, and is visible from the right
hand side.

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1. Engine serial number

Record the engine serial number in the
space provided below.

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General Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

Table of Contents

Instrument Panel Layout 20
Instrument Panel Adjustment 21
Warning Lights 22

Engine Management System Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) 22
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light 22
High Coolant Temperature Warning Light 23
Immobilizer Indicator Light 23
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) Warning Light 23
Traction Control (TC) Indicator Light 23
Traction Control (TC) Disabled Warning Light 24
Low Fuel Indicator Light 24
Neutral 24
Turn Signals 24
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (if equipped) 25
Cruise Control Indicator Light (if equipped) 25

Instruments 25

Speedometer and Odometer 25
Tachometer 25
Gear Position Display 26
Average Fuel Consumption 26
Fuel Gauge 26
Range to Empty 27
Trip Meter 27
Clock 28
Service Interval 29

Riding Modes 29

Selecting a Riding Mode – with the Motorcycle Stationary 30
Selecting a Riding Mode – when Riding the Motorcycle 30

Traction Control (TC) 32

Traction Control Settings 32

To Disable the Traction Control 33
Ignition Switch 33
Ignition Key 34
Steering Lock 35
Right Handlebar Switches 36

STOP Position 36

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General Information

RUN Position 36

START Position 36

MODE Button 37

Hazard Warning Lights 37
Left Handlebar Switches 37

SCROLL Button 37

Horn Button 38

Turn Signal Switch 38

High Beam Button 38
Throttle Control 38
Brake and Clutch Lever Adjusters 39
Fuel Requirement/Refueling 40

Fuel Tank Cap 42

Filling the Fuel Tank 42
Side Stand 43
Side Panels 44
Tool Kit 45
Seat Adjustment 45
Running-In 46
Daily Safety Checks 47

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General Information

Instrument Panel Layout

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6

5

4

3

2

1

22

21

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1. Speedometer

2. Cruise control indicator light (if equipped)

3. Traction Control (TC) disabled warning
light

4. Daytime Running Lights (DRL) indicator
light (if equipped)

5. Traction Control (TC) indicator light

6. Low fuel level indicator light

7. High coolant temperature warning light

8. Low oil pressure warning light

9. Engine management Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)

10. ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) warning
light

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19

18

8

9

10

17 16

11. Immobilizer status indicator light

12. Right hand direction indicator light

13. Neutral indicator light

14. Information display screen

15. Service interval indicator

16. Rider modes

17. Odometer/Trip meter/Clock

18. Gear position indicator

19. Fuel gauge

20. Cruise control indicator (if equipped)

21. High beam indicator light

22. Left hand turn signal light

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14

11

12

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General Information

Instrument Panel Adjustment

Warning

Operation of the motorcycle with an
incorrectly adjusted or loose
instrument panel is dangerous.

An incorrectly adjusted or loose
instrument panel may result in loss of
instrument vision when riding and may
cause a distraction leading to loss of
control of the motorcycle and an
accident.

Always adjust the instrument panel to
provide sufficient vision of the
instruments and make sure that it is
securely fixed in place before riding the
motorcycle.

Warning

Never attempt to clean or adjust the
instrument panel while riding the
motorcycle. Removal of the rider’s
hands from the handlebars while riding
the motorcycle will diminish the ability
of the rider to maintain control of the
motorcycle.

Attempting to clean or adjust the
instrument panel while riding the
motorcycle may result in loss of control
of the motorcycle and an accident.

Only attempt to clean or adjust the
instrument panel while stationary.

The instrument panel can be adjusted
to allow for improved visibility of the
instruments when riding.

To adjust the instrument panel:
Pull the adjustment lever located

underneath the instrument panel to
disengage the instrument panel from its
locked position.

Move the instrument panel into the
correct position to view the display.

Hold the instrument panel in place and
push the lever back to engage the new
locked position.

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1. Adjustment lever

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General Information

Warning Lights

Engine Management System
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

The Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) for the engine management
system illuminates when the ignition is
switched ON (to indicate that it is
working) but should not become
illuminated when the engine is running.

If the MIL becomes illuminated when the
engine is running, this indicates that a
fault has occurred in one or more of the
systems controlled by the engine
management system. In such
circumstances, the engine management
system will switch to 'limp-home' mode
so that the trip may be completed, if the
fault is not so severe that the engine
will not run.

Warning

Reduce speed and do not continue to
ride for longer than is necessary with
the MIL illuminated. The fault may
adversely affect engine performance,
exhaust emissions and fuel consump­tion. Reduced engine performance
could cause a dangerous riding
condition, leading to loss of control and
an accident. Contact an authorized
Triumph dealer as soon as possible to
have the fault checked and rectified.

Note:

• If the MIL flashes when the ignition
is switched ON contact an
authorized Triumph dealer as soon
as possible to have the situation
rectified. In these circumstances
the engine will not start.

Low Oil Pressure Warning Light

With the engine running, if the
engine oil pressure becomes
dangerously low, the low oil pressure
warning light will illuminate.

Caution

Stop the engine immediately if the low
oil pressure warning light illuminates.
Do not restart the engine until the
fault has been rectified.

Severe engine damage will result from
running the engine when the low oil
pressure warning light is illuminated.

Note:

• The low oil pressure warning light
will illuminate if the ignition is
switched ON without running the
engine.

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General Information

High Coolant Temperature Warning
Light

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
Warning Light

engine coolant temperature becomes

With the engine running, if the

dangerously high, the high coolant
temperature warning light will illuminate.

Caution

Stop the engine immediately if the high
coolant temperature warning light
illuminates. Do not restart the engine
until the fault has been rectified.

Severe engine damage will result from
running the engine when the high
coolant temperature warning light is
illuminated.

Immobilizer Indicator Light

This Triumph motorcycle is
equipped with an engine immobilizer
which is activated when the ignition
switch is turned to the OFF position.

When the ignition switch is turned to
the OFF position, the immobilizer light
will flash on and off for 24 hours to
show that the engine immobilizer is on.
When the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position the immobilizer and the
indicator light will be off.

If the indicator light remains on it
indicates that the immobilizer has a
malfunction that requires investigation.
Contact an authorized Triumph dealer
as soon as possible to have the fault
checked and rectified.

illuminates to show that the ABS

The ABS warning light

function is not available. Illumination is
normal after engine start up, and until
the motorcycle first reaches a speed
exceeding 6 mph (10 km/h). Unless there
is a fault, it should not illuminate again
until the engine is restarted.

If the warning light becomes illuminated
at any other time while riding it
indicates that the ABS has a
malfunction that requires investigation.

Warning

If the ABS is not functioning, the brake
system will continue to function as a
non-ABS braking system. Do not
continue to ride for longer than is
necessary with the indicator light
illuminated. Contact an authorized
Triumph dealer as soon as possible to
have the fault checked and rectified. In
this situation braking too hard will
cause the wheels to lock resulting in
loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.

Traction Control (TC) Indicator Light

The TC indicator light is used to
indicate that the traction control
system is active and is working to limit
rear wheel slip during periods of hard
acceleration or under wet or slippery
road conditions.

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General Information

Warning

If the traction control is not
functioning, care must be taken when
accelerating and cornering on wet/
slippery road surfaces to avoid rear
wheel spin. Do not continue to ride for
longer than is necessary with the
Engine Management System
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) and
traction control warning lights
illuminated. Contact an authorized
Triumph dealer as soon as possible to
have the fault checked.

Hard acceleration and cornering in this
situation may cause the rear wheel to
spin resulting in loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.

TC Indicator Light Operation:

TC Switched On:

• Under normal riding conditions the
indicator light will remain off.

• The indicator light will flash rapidly
when the traction control system is
working to limit rear wheel slip
during periods of hard acceleration
or under wet or slippery road
conditions.

TC Switched Off:

The indicator light will not illuminate.
Instead the TC disabled warning light
will be illuminated (see page 24).

Traction Control (TC) Disabled
Warning Light

The TC disabled warning light
should not illuminate unless traction
control is switched off or there is a
malfunction.

If the warning light becomes illuminated
at any other time while riding, it
indicates that the traction control has a
malfunction that requires investigation.

Low Fuel Indicator Light

The low fuel indicator light will
illuminate when there are approximately

0.53 US gallons (2.0 liters) of fuel
remaining in the tank.

Neutral

The neutral warning light
indicates when the transmission is in
neutral (no gear selected). The warning
light will illuminate when the transmission
is in neutral with the ignition switch in
the ON position.

Turn Signals

Note:

• Traction control will not function if
there is a malfunction with the ABS
system. The warning lights for the
ABS, traction control and the MIL
will be illuminated.

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turned to the left or right, the turn

When the turn signal switch is

signal warning light will flash on and off
at the same speed as the turn signals.

General Information

Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
(if equipped)

When the ignition is switched
ON and the daytime running lights
switch is set to ‘daytime running lights’,
the daytime running lights warning light
will illuminate.

Cruise Control Indicator Light
(if equipped)

The cruise control can only be
activated when the motorcycle is
traveling at a speed between 19 to
100 mph (30 to 160 km/h) and is in 3rd
gear or higher. When activated, the
cruise control indicator light in the
instrument panel will be illuminated.

Warning

Cruise control must only be used
where riding safely at a steady speed.

Cruise control must not be used when
riding in heavy traffic, on slippery
roads, or roads with sharp or blind
bends.

Using cruise control in these conditions
may result in loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.

Instruments

Speedometer and Odometer

The speedometer indicates the road
speed of the motorcycle.

The odometer shows the total distance
that the motorcycle has travelled.

Tachometer

Caution

Never allow the engine speed above
the maximum recommended engine
speed (7,000 rpm) as severe engine
damage may result.

The tachometer shows the engine
speed in revolutions per minute - rpm
(r/min).

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1. Engine speed shown in rpm

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General Information

Gear Position Display

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1. Gear position symbol

2. Gear position display (neutral position
shown)

The gear position display indicates
which gear (1-6) has been engaged.
When the transmission is in neutral (no
gear selected), the display screen will
show n.

Note:

• After refueling, the average
consumption information will be
updated only while riding the
motorcycle. Depending on the riding
style, updating could take up to five
minutes.

Fuel Gauge

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2

Average Fuel Consumption

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1. Average symbol

2. Average fuel consumption

This is an indication of the average fuel
consumption. After being reset the
display will show dashes until 0.1 miles/
km has been covered.

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1. Low fuel indicator light

2. Fuel gauge

The fuel gauge indicates the amount of
fuel in the tank. With the ignition
switched on, the number of bars shown
in the display indicates the level of fuel.

When the fuel tank is full all eight bars
are displayed and when empty, no bars
are displayed. Other gauge markings
indicate intermediate fuel levels
between full and empty.

When there are approximately 0.53 US
gallons (2.0 liters) of fuel remaining in
the tank, the low fuel warning light will
illuminate.

General Information

Note:

• After refueling, the fuel gauge and
range to empty information will be
updated only while riding the
motorcycle. Depending on the riding
style, updating could take up to five
minutes.

Range to Empty

Trip Meter

Warning

Do not attempt to switch between the
odometer and trip meter display modes
or reset the trip meter with the
motorcycle in motion as this may lead
to loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.

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1. Range to empty indicator

2. Estimated distance remaining

This is an indication of the predicted
distance that can be traveled on the
remaining fuel in the tank.

When less than a mile can be traveled
on the remaining fuel, then ‘---’ is
shown in the display.

Note:

• After refueling, the fuel gauge and
range to empty information will be
updated only while riding the
motorcycle. Depending on the riding
style, updating could take up to five
minutes.

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1. Trip meter display (Trip 1 selected)

There are two trip meters. Either trip
meter shows the distance that the
motorcycle has traveled since the meter
on display was last reset to zero.

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General Information

To switch between trip meters, press
and release the SCROLL button, located
on the left hand handlebar switch
housing, until the desired trip meter is
shown.

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1. SCROLL button

Trip Meter Reset

To reset either of the trip meters, select
and display the trip meter to be zeroed.
Then press and hold the SCROLL button
for one second. After more than one
second, the trip meter on display will
reset to zero.

Clock

To access the clock, press and release
the SCROLL button, located on the left
hand handlebar switch housing, until
the clock is shown.

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1. Clock

Clock Adjustment

Warning

Do not attempt to adjust the clock with
the motorcycle in motion as this may
lead to loss of motorcycle control and
an accident.

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To reset the clock, select the clock
display. Then press and hold the
SCROLL button for one second, the
clock’s hour display will start to flash;
release the SCROLL button.

To reset the hour display, make sure the
hour display is still flashing then press
and release the SCROLL button to
change the setting. Each individual
button press will change the setting by
one digit.

General Information

When the correct hour display is shown,
press and hold the SCROLL button for
one second. The hours display is set and
the minutes display will begin to flash.
The minutes display is adjusted in the
same way as for the hour display.

Once both hours and minutes are
correctly set, press the SCROLL button
for one second and the display will
cease to flash.

Service Interval

Riding Modes

The riding mode system allows
adjustment of the throttle response.

Riding modes are selected using the
MODE button on the right hand
handlebar switch housing.

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1. MODE button

Press and release the MODE button to
select one of the following riding modes.

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1. Remaining distance

2. Service symbol

When the ignition is switched on and
the distance to the next service is
500 miles (800 km) or less, the display
will briefly show the distance remaining
before the next service.

When the remaining distance is 0 miles
(0 km) the service symbol will remain on
until the service has been carried out
and the system has been reset by your
authorized Triumph dealer. If the service
is overdue, the distance will be displayed
as a negative number.

ROAD Standard throttle response.

RAIN Reduced throttle response

Riding modes can be selected when the
motorcycle is stationary or moving.

when compared to the ROAD
setting, for wet or slippery
conditions.

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General Information

Selecting a Riding Mode – with the
Motorcycle Stationary

Press and release the MODE button on
the instrument housing until the desired
riding mode is flashing in the display.

The selected riding mode is
automatically activated one second
after the MODE button is pressed, if the
following conditions are met:

With the Engine Off

• The ignition is switched ON.

• The engine stop switch is in the
RUN position.

With the Engine Running

• The transmission is in neutral or
the clutch is pulled in.

Selecting a Riding Mode – when
Riding the Motorcycle

Warning

The selection of riding modes while the
motorcycle is in motion requires the
rider to allow the motorcycle to coast
(motorcycle moving, engine running,
throttle closed, clutch lever pulled in
and no brakes applied) for a brief
period of time.

Riding mode selection while the
motorcycle is in motion should only be
attempted:

At low speed

In traffic free areas

On straight and level roads or surfaces

In good road and weather conditions

Where it is safe to allow the motorcycle
to briefly coast.

Riding mode selection while the
motorcycle is in motion MUST NOT be
attempted:

At high speeds

While riding in traffic

During cornering or on winding roads
or surfaces

On steeply inclined roads or surfaces

In poor road/weather conditions

Where it is unsafe to allow the
motorcycle to coast.

Failure to observe this important
warning will lead to loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.

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