Triumph reveals all-new TF 250-X motocross model for 2024

Triumph has officially revealed the production version of its first modern motocross model, with the all-new TF 250-X set to arrive in Australia from March 2024. Orders for the new bike are now open via Triumph dealerships. 

Checking in at $13,750, the TF 250-X is positioned well to compete with its rivals from the big-four Japanese brands (Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki) and the KTM Group (KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas). 

A open-class Triumph motocross model, dubbed the TF 450-X, will follow “later in 2024”, while news on a full Triumph enduro range is also expected later next year. 

Despite criticism from the public that Triumph’s first motocross bike would use another brand’s platform, the British brand is adamant that this is an entirely original creation.

“This bike is 100 per cent Triumph, conceived, designed, developed and manufactured by our world-leading chassis and engine teams, with expert support from our racing champions,” said Chief Product Manager, Steve Sargent. “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 bike is powered by a Triumph-built 249.95cc single-cylinder DOHC engine that the British firm claims is “ultra-compact and super-light”. It contains a forged aluminium piston and titanium valves, as well as diamond-like carbon low-friction coatings, lightweight magnesium covers, and a Exedy Belleville clutch. 

Engine management and tuning is available via the optional MX Tune Pro app, while a holeshot device, launch control, switchable traction control, and an LED engine speed indicator are also optional accessories. 

The “lightweight” and “high-strength” aluminium spine frame chassis with twin cradles is designed to suit a wide array of riders and riding styles. Thanks to the design of both the frame and the engine, the TF 250-X will tip the scales at 104kg wet.

Equipment includes Brembo braking components, with a twin 24mm piston floating front caliper and a single 26mm piston floating rear caliper. The calipers are paired with 260mm and 220mm Galfer discs respectively. 

KYB suspension is also included on the TF 250-X, with a 48mm AOS spring fork combined with a forged and machined 7075-T6 aluminium triple clamp and a three-way piggyback coil rear shock. 

The TF 250-X is also fitted with DirtStar 7000 Series aluminium rims and machined aluminium hubs, and are fitted with Pirelli Scorpion MX32 mid-soft tyres. Rounding out the equipment list is a Pro Taper ACF carbon ‘bar and ODI half-waffle lock-on grips. 

Triumph dealers will offer sales, services, parts, and a whole range of apparel, with a mobile-optimized 24/7 online parts supply system allowing for express delivery. The long list of Triumph-branded apparel is created in partnership with Alpinestars, while the brand is also offering a catalogue of optional accessories for the bike. 

The Triumph motocross project has been a few years in the making with Ricky Carmichael and Ivan Cervantes providing valuable insight to the British brand. The TF 250-X will make its racing debut in 2024 with Triumph Racing in the both the AMA SuperMotocross series and the FIM World Motocross Championship.