Triumph Speed Triple RS (2018-20) Maintenance Schedule
This is the maintenance schedule with associated service intervals for the Triumph Speed Triple RS motorcycles.
This is the second generation of the Speed Triple RS. There was also an earlier 2016-2017 Speed Triple RS.
It’s very similar to those for other motorcycles with similar engines in the Triumph Speed Triple range, like the 2018-2020 Speed Triple S.
This maintenance schedule applies to the following models:
- 2018 Triumph Speed Triple RS
- 2019 Triumph Speed Triple RS
- 2020 Triumph Speed Triple RS
Not a lot changed vs the earlier spec Speed Triple RS from 2016-2017, but we went over the service schedule in detail to make sure.
Maintenance Schedule for Triumph Speed Triple RS (2018-2020)
The following is the list of maintenance operations and to be done on this motorcycle with a distance or time interval — whichever comes earlier.
There are two kinds of service interval: every a) distance or b) time period. In each case, it’s the earlier of the two that’s most important.
Part of the below table includes checks you should do every day.
| Operation Description | Every | 500 (800) 1 month | Year | 6,000 and 18,000 (10,000 and 30,000) | 12,000 (20,000) | 24,000(40,000) |
| Lubrication | ||||||
| Engine and oil cooler – check for leaks | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Engine oil – renew | – | • | • | • | • | • |
| Engine oil filter – renew | – | • | • | • | • | • |
| Fuel System and Engine Management | ||||||
| Autoscan – Carry out a full Autoscan using the Triumph Diagnostic Tool | – | • | • | • | • | • |
| Fuel system – check hoses for chafing, cracks or
damage | – | • | • | • | ||
| Fuel system – Check for leaks | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Air cleaner – renew | – | • | • | |||
| Throttle bodies – balance | – | • | • | • | ||
| Fuel hoses – renew | Every four years, regardless of mileage | |||||
| Evaporative loss hoses – renew | Every four years, regardless of mileage | |||||
| Secondary air injection system – check | – | • | • | |||
| Ignition system | ||||||
| Spark plugs – check | – | • | ||||
| Spark plugs – renew | – | • | • | |||
| Cooling system | ||||||
| Cooling system – check for leaks | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Cooling system – check hoses for chafing, cracks or damage. Replace hoses if necessary | – | • | • | • | ||
| Coolant level – check/adjust | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Coolant – renew | Every three years, regardless of mileage | |||||
| Engine | ||||||
| Clutch cable – check/adjust | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Valve clearances – check/adjust | – | • | • | |||
| Camshaft timing – check/adjust | – | • | • | |||
| Wheels and Tires | ||||||
| Wheels – inspect for damage | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear wheel needle roller bearing – lubricate | – | • | • | |||
| Wheel bearings – check for wear/smooth operation | – | • | • | • | • | • |
| Tyre wear/tyre damage – check | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Tyre pressures – check/adjust | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Electrical | ||||||
| All lights, instruments and electrical systems – check | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Steering and Suspension | ||||||
| Steering – check for free operation | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Headstock bearings – check/adjust | – | • | • | • | • | |
| Headstock bearings – lubricate | – | • | • | |||
| Forks – check for leaks/smooth operation | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Fork oil – renew | – | • | ||||
| Rear suspension linkage – check/lubricate | – | • | • | |||
| Brakes | ||||||
| Brake fluid levels – check | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Brake fluid – renew | Every 2 years regardless of mileage | |||||
| Brake pads – check wear levels | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Brake master cylinders – check for fluid leaks | – | • | • | • | • | • |
| Brake calipers – check for fluid leaks and seized
pistons | – | • | • | • | • | • |
| ABS and immobiliser ECMs – check for stored
DTCs | – | • | • | • | • | • |
| Drive Chain | ||||||
| Drive chain – lubricate | Every 200 miles (300 kms) | |||||
| Drive chain – wear check | Every 500 miles (800 kms) | |||||
| Drive chain slack – check/adjust | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Drive chain rubbing strip – check | – | • | • | • | • | • |
| General | ||||||
| Engine ECM, Instruments and Keyless ECM – check for latest calibration download using the Triumph diagnostic tool | ||||||
| Fasteners – inspect visually for security | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Bank angle indicators – inspect visually for wear | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Side stand/Centre stand – check operation | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
| Side stand pivot – clean/grease | – | • | • | • | ||
| Carry out all outstanding Service Bulletin and
warranty work | – | • | • | • | • | • |
| Carry out road test | – | • | • | • | • | • |
| Complete the service record book and reset the
service indicator | – | • | • | • | • | • |
* Evaporative system fitted to models for certain markets only.
‡ Only if fitted.
General information about the 2018-2020 Triumph Speed Triple RS
The Speed Triple RS features the highest specification and technology ever seen on a Speed Triple.
Delivering its top spec RS status comes all-new Optimized Cornering ABS and Traction Control, Inertial Measurement Unit, five riding modes, premium Arrow silencers, carbon fiber bodywork, enhanced comfort, thrilling updated 150PS 1050cc triple engine and the next generation of its legendary performance, precision, agility and handling.
With 5 riding modes- from Rain, Road, Sport, Rider-configurable and (RS-only) Track modes, and a ridiculous 148 HP @ 10,500 rpm 10HP, the Speed Triple RS has more power, spins up faster and revs harder for longer.
Manual for the Triumph Speed Triple RS
The above maintenance schedule comes directly from the user’s manual for the 2018+ Triumph Speed Triple RS, which is available on the Triumph website.
