Triumph TF 250-X engine and chassis updates for 20...

2026 Triumph TF 250-X

Triumph have taken the covers off the new-look 2026 TF 250-X, with recent graphics in Triumph Efficiency Yellow setting the up to date machine aside from the unique mannequin .

Beneath the pores and skin, we see a bunch of refinements and updates, together with an Exedy clutch, which Triumph promise presents extra direct engagement, higher sturdiness and considerably extra torque capability.

An all-new airbox and silencer have additionally been adopted to maximise airflow, with engine mapping additionally up to date. Whereas max energy remains to be quoted as 48PS or 47 hp, improved throttle response and energy supply are promised because of this.

A part of the motivation for this explicit replace is ever-tightening FIM and AMA sound laws, which have been met, however we’re instructed the signature exhaust notice remains to be there.

The suspension tune has additionally been tweaked with a give attention to bettering mid-stroke management and chassis steadiness for higher stability by corners.

The battery tray has been refined for simpler accessibility, with the oil stage sight glass additionally redesigned to make it simpler to verify.

You’re nonetheless getting the 249 cc single-cylinder, four-stroke DOHC engine with a solid aluminium König piston and Del West titanium valves, light-weight magnesium covers, and diamond-like carbon (DLC) low-friction coatings.

Dell’Orto supplies the 44mm throttle physique, Athena the ECU and GET Energy Help delivers superior traction and launch management. The Exedy clutch has already been talked about, and there’s a five-speed gearbox, with Brembo hydraulics. An ordinary quickshifter works on upshifts from second to fifth.

The aluminium light-weight backbone body with twin cradles is mated to a hydroformed swingarm, KYB offering the KYB 48mm AOS coil forks in solid and machined 7075-T6 aluminium triple clamps and a three-way piggyback coil rear shock.

A Brembo twin 24mm piston floating entrance caliper is run on 260 mm Galfer rotor, with a single 26mm piston floating rear caliper and 220 mm rotor.

Wheels are DirtStar 7000 Sequence aluminium rims and machined aluminium hubs, wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion MX32 mid-soft tyres.

ProTaper ACF carbon core handlebars and ODI half-waffle lock-on grips are commonplace, with a Sensor Dashboard together with built-in hour meter. Launch Management, Traction Management and twin engine maps are additionally commonplace.

Equipment embrace:

• Akrapovič full titanium exhaust system
• XTrig gap shot gadget
• Athena LC-GPA launch management module with rider-selectable enhanced traction management and launch management settings and LED engine pace indicator
• MX Tune Professional wi-fi module with 10 extra maps
• Efficiency gripper seat and seat cowl
• Bodywork alternative equipment

Try Aaron’s launch assessment on the 2024 Triumph TF 250-X for MCNews.com.au here (link).

The up to date TF 250-X is priced from $14,495 ride-away and is obtainable in Triumph sellers now. Head into your native vendor or go to the web site: TriumphMotorcycles.com.au

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