traction like you wouldn’ t believe. I did change out my rear tyre to a Mitas XT754 and a Tubliss set-up, which is my go-to set up. If you haven’ t tried it, please give it a go, you really won’ t regret it. I also have a GUTS seat cover for extra grip and a slick set of graphics from Bare Unique, all thanks to Extreme Motorsports.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS I’ ll be first to admit the thought of a 450 in the trees, or just in general really, is more than a little intimidating. It’ s kind of like trying to take a big American truck to a mall on a rainy Saturday, however, do not fear, this is an enduro bike.‘ Jo public’ tends to think of enduro bikes as a bit soft and squishy and in some cases they’ re right, this is not one of those cases. If you want to cruise around a trail ride following the kids or just a relaxing ride, the TF450E will do that no problem at all and will do it in a well mannered way. If you forget the time and feel the need to smash out a hot lap before you’ re in the dog box, it’ ll do that too. It’ s the type of bike that will happily adapt to the sort of riding you do, and, with the huge range of extras Triumph NZ is stocking, the world is your oyster. I’ m not saying you need those extras but, c’ mon, who doesn’ t like a shiny bit of kit?
RIDE IT FOR YOURSELF If you’ re going to Berm Buster in the near future, make it your mission to have a go on the demo bikes on offer, there are lot available, but of those brands encouraging you to get a bum on a seat is Triumph. You never know, you may be heading home waving a Union Jack flag. Anyway, stay tuned and I’ ll let you know how the TF450-E treats me.
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