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RIDE REVIEW I 2025 TRIUMPH TF 450-RC EDITION
Also, if you're looking for more
power, Triumph offers an Akrapovič ti-
tanium exhaust as an accessory, which
includes a dedicated engine map (one
of the pre-programmed maps) to opti-
mize the engine's output. This system,
Triumph says, improves overall perfor-
mance, particularly at high rpm.
Traction control and a quickshifter
are nice additions. Usually, I don't find
any real benefit from either, but I gave
them a try anyway. With overnight rains,
the track conditions were deep on top,
with a hard, slick base underneath.
rev up easier and carry more
through the mid- to top-end range.
Looking for more, I went a step
further and engaged Triumph's new
smartphone app with its multitude of
maps. I opted for the aggressive/ex-
pert map, which provided the most
of everything. More hit, more pull,
more overrev. This setting unlocked
the Triumph's full potential and be
-
came my preferred setting for
the remainder of the day, especially
with the Velcro traction we had.
You cannot fully customize the
engine mapping yourself—you must
choose from the built-in
settings. However, consid
-
ering the range of options, this
shouldn't be an issue for most.
Triumph kept
the TF 450-
RC Edition as
lightweight as
possible. You
can feel that on
the track.
the track conditions were deep on top,
with a hard, slick base underneath.
