Triumph Debuts Its TF 250-X Dirt Bike With Video

For the past four years Triumph Motorcycles engineers have been hard at work developing a new motorcycle that will open the brand up to an entirely new segment of off-road riders. That new dirt bike, the TF 250-X motocrosser, is finally ready for its reveal and riders will only have to wait a few more months before they can head down to the dealership to pick one up. The TF 250-X is slated to be available next spring and will be priced at $9,995.

Triumph’s chief product manager, Steve Sargent, explained the project this way in a company press release:

“The launch of the TF 250-X is the culmination of a significant commitment and investment from Triumph, to not just bring a totally new bike to the motocross world, but to deliver winning performance. To achieve this, we are focused on delivering the most complete package for any riding level, from champion to amateur.

“This bike is 100% Triumph, conceived, designed, developed, and manufactured by our world-leading chassis and engine teams, with expert support from our racing champions. We started with a blank sheet of paper and began an all-new ground-up design, including a new engine, new chassis, and new electronics.”

The brand-new 250cc four-stroke single comes with forged aluminum pistons, magnesium covers, titanium valves, diamondlike carbon low-friction coatings, and an Exedy Belleville clutch. Power delivery is managed by several electronics systems, including switchable traction and launch control, and two engine map options (10 additional are available as an accessory upgrade). All settings can be managed via the MX Tune Pro app, which also provides a real-time engine sensor dashboard and live diagnostics. Clutchless upshifts are available from second through fifth gears as well.

The bike utilizes a TIG-welded aluminum spine frame with twin cradles and hydroformed swingarm. Triumph touts its new chassis as contributing to “a new benchmark” in power-to-weight ratio, however output figures are not provided in company materials at this time. Riding weight is listed at 229 pounds, which does put the 250-X in competitive territory (the same weight as the CRF250R and 2 pounds lighter than the YZ250F, for example).

The suspension setup includes a 48mm KYB coil fork with compression and rebound adjustment and a KYB coil at the rear with high- and low-compression settings and rebound adjustability. Brembo braking kit features both front and rear. Other up-spec items include DirtStar 7000 aluminum rims, ProTaper ACF carbon core bars, 7075-T6 aluminum triple clamps, and Pirelli Scorpion MX32 tires.

Up-spec accessories include a full Akrapovič titanium exhaust system, an MX Tune Pro Wi-Fi module, Xtrig holeshot device, Athena LC-GPA launch control module, bodywork replacement, and a high-performance gripper seat.

Triumph has high hopes for the TF 250-X. The design process made use of input from legendary racers such as Ricky Carmichael and Iván Cervantes. It plans to enter the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship with a factory-supported MX2 team headed by Thierry Chizat-Suzzoni and a US SuperMotocross World Championship team led by Bobby Hewitt and Steve Westfall among others.

It is also opening 300 new Triumph Motocross and Enduro centers across Europe, the USA, and Australia throughout 2024.

Carmichael, in the company release, sums up the machine:

“The TF 250-X is an incredible bike. This is the bike that we set out to build. When you talk about the chassis, the powertrain, the components—it’s the best of everything you could ever want. And whether you’re a professional rider or an amateur rider, you will not be disappointed. I love this bike, it’s been such an honor to be part of a project with such an iconic brand.”

Stay tuned for details on upcoming TR 450-X and Enduro motorcycles throughout 2024.