the 10-mile course. Without
a big torque spike, you don't
get that extra fatigue, but you
sacrifice some if that torque
better matches your riding
style. The bike feels light
and nimble, letting you make
quick on-the-fly adjustments
to change direction or switch
lines. Even with the bigger
tank and off-road accessories,
the TF-C weighs the same as a
stock CRF or KX in moto trim.
I had some issues with
the bike flaming out later in
the day, and the engine cut
out under slow speeds and a
heavy throttle: it seemed as
if the mapping was too rich.
When trying to restart the bike,
it spooled up for longer than
expected before re-firing. I'm
sure this is something that the
Triumph smartphone tuning
app could resolve.
I came away impressed
with the TF 450-C. The Tri
-
umph TF 450-C C finds that
sweet spot between
Triumph's
motocrosser and the enduro
models, slotting itself solidly
right in the middle.
CN
2026 TRIUMPH TF
450-C ($10,995)
ENGINE TYPE SOHC, liquid-cooled
single-cylinder; 4 valves
DISPLACEMENT 450cc
BORE X STROKE 95.0 x 63.4mm
STARTING SYSTEM Electric
COMPRESSION 13.1:1
FUELING Dell'Orto EFI w/ 44mm
throttle body
TRANSMISSION 5-speed
CLUTCH Brembo, wet, multiplate;
hydraulic actuation
FRAME Aluminum, double cradle
FRONT SUSPENSION KYB Air-Oil Separate
(AOS) 48mm closed-cartridge
coil-spring fork
REAR SUSPENSION KYB Coil shock
with linkage
FRONT-WHEEL TRAVEL 12.2 in.
REAR-WHEEL TRAVEL 12 in.
FRONT WHEEL 21 in.
REAR WHEEL 18 in.
FRONT TIRE 80/100-21 Dunlop
Geomax AT-82
REAR TIRE 110/100-18 Dunlop
Geomax AT-82
FRONT BRAKE Brembo 2-piston caliper,
260mm Galfer discs
REAR BRAKE Brembo 1-piston caliper,
220mm Galfer disc
WHEELBASE 58.7 in.
SEAT HEIGHT 37.4 in
FUEL CAPACITY 2.2 gal.
WEIGHT (WET, CLAIMED) 247.4 lbs.
(Top) The engine
makes smooth,
controllable
power, great for
technical woods
riding. (Bottom)
Brembo calipers
and Galfer
discs do a good
job handling
stopping duties.
P100
RIDE REVIEW I 2026 TRIUMPH TF 450-C
