Kiwi Rider December 2023 Vol.2 | Page 30

We ’ ve been waiting for the final spec of Triumph ’ s all-new dirt bike for what feels like an eternity , and now we finally have that and the bike ’ s name . Meet the Triumph TF 250-X . Triumph is coming straight out of the gate making some big claims with the new TF 250-X . Designed and developed in house by Triumph ’ s world-leading engineers in close collaboration with motocross champions such as Triumph ambassadors Ricky Carmichael and Iván Cervantes , Triumph says the TF 250-X has a classleading power-to-weight ratio and the highest specification components . While they haven ’ t given us an actual figure for how much power the all-new 249.95cc DOHC four-stroke is putting down , we know it ’ s running a high 14.4:1 compression ratio and is pushing just 104kg fully fuelled . Internally the engine is running a forged aluminium piston and titanium valves , the engine also has diamond-like carbon low friction coatings , lightweight magnesium covers and an Exedy Belleville clutch . Like other manufacturers , Triumph is set to offer advanced engine management and tunability through an optional accessory MX Tune Pro app , which will enable riders to use real-time user-selectable mapping , a real-time engine sensor dashboard and live

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