RIDE REVIEW I 2024 TRIUMPH TF 250-X
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It's no secret that it became a
scorching topic once the all-new
TF 250-X motocross model was
announced. Questions like who,
where, and how good it will be
littered the web. We recently got
the chance to answer some of
those questions when Triumph
invited select media outlets,
including Cycle News, to Gator
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back Cycle Park in Florida for
the bike's
first media launch.
Upon arrival, we were shuffled
into a private room with many of
Triumph's staff, engineers, and
program managers. During this
briefing session, we were given a
thorough rundown of the com
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pany's ambitions in the off-road
market and just
about everything
you would want to know about
the all-new Triumph TF 250-X.
Information was detailed regard
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ing the 229 pounds wet weight,
47.4
horsepower (at 13,500 rpm),
14,000 rpm redline, $9995 price,
and 45-hour service life.
Additionally, it was fascinat
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ing to hear that Triumph retains
many in-house manufacturing
processes for plastics, engine
cases, and their TIG-welded (by
hand, I might add) aluminum
frames. In other words, this bike
is pure Triumph and built from
scratch. There was also talk
of their aftermarket accessory
catalog that will include parts for
purchase like an Akrapovic Tita
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nium exhaust, Athena front-fender
launch-control
module, and app-
controlled engine management,
where the rider can select from 10
additional factory maps through
the Wi-Fi module. Triumph also
announced a new genuine parts
directory where you can order
any parts directly through its
website and have items sent to
your dealer of choice. The briefing
followed up with a Q&A session
before beginning the 12-hour
countdown to riding this new, and
I mean new, machine.
Triumph studied what works and what doesn't with all the other manufacturers
and came up with the TF 250-X, which it built from the ground up.
