block that includes Traction Control , a Mapping button , Quick Shift and Launch Control . Staying in the controls department , we see ODI lock-on grips , Pro Taper bars with a Triumph bar pad , CNC machined clamps and Brembo levers attached to Brembo brakes front and rear pulling on Galfer discs . A 44mm Dellorto throttle body , single Keihin injector , GET ECU , magnesium engine covers and a race-tuned exhaust . The App-controlled engine management system is an optional add-on that is available through your dealer . This will give full control over engine management and mapping through a phone app and WiFi , along with fault codes , engine hours , service timing and 10 maps that can be loaded trackside . The maps can ’ t be manually adjusted , just loaded into the ECU .
SUSPENSION KYBs … praise the lord . Spring forks will ensure you and the Triumph get the maximum traction available at any one time with the 48mm forks and a 50mm rear piston unit . The fuel tank has been designed in association with Acerbis and has a cool alloy fuel cap . And finally , I ’ m not sure what hydroformed main beams in the swingarm are , but it ’ s got them nonetheless . And it comes in at a mere 104.3kgs ready to rip .
250-X FIRST RIDE IMPRESSIONS If I had to pick a favourite from the two bikes , this would be the one . No disrespect to Ricky and his signature model , but this 250- X has more than enough power for me , and incredible handling to the point where I felt comfortable to really push this bike to my best after only a few laps . Make no mistake , this is an all-new machine ; new bike , new development and strictly unique to Triumph . And let ’ s be real , there ’ s somewhat of a limitation to what a bike is , right ? Two wheels , an engine in the middle , exhaust out the back , forks up front with handlebars on top , a seat … you get the idea . If you see visuals of other models when casting your eyes over the bike , Triumph insists that ’ s purely coincidental . Although , not acknowledging that Triumph for
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