2024 Triumph TF 250-X First Look [9 Fast Facts, Photos, Specs]

2024 Triumph TF 250-X First Look: MSRP

After a seemingly endless series of teases by Triumph, its new motocrosser finally breaks cover, along with specs and details. No, we haven’t ridden it yet, and this First Look doesn’t go into great detail. Yes, Triumph is still holding back. However, that doesn’t stop us from reviewing the photos and specifications available for the first Triumph motocross motorcycle in over 50 years—the 2024 Triumph TF 250-X.

2024 Triumph TF 250-X First Look: Price

As Triumph Motorcycles’ Chief Product Manager Steve Sargent tells us, “We started with a blank sheet of paper and began an all-new ground-up design, including a new engine, a new chassis, and new electronics.” So, with that in mind, let’s take a closer look at the first motocross bike from Hinckley—the absolutely all-new 2024 Triumph TF 250-X.

  1. While the X’s single-cylinder DOHC motor is not revolutionary, it is high-spec. It’s a full 250cc, with a predictably oversquare layout—78mm bore and 52.3mm stroke. Inside the top end, you’ll find four titanium valves, a forged piston, and DLC (diamond-like carbon) coatings to reduce friction. The bottom end features a five-speed transmission. Exedy provided the wet multi-plate clutch, which features a single-disc spring. Engine covers are magnesium, and the stock muffler is a shorty design.

2024 Triumph TF 250-X First Look: Motocross

  1. Triumph offers an optional electronic rider aids package. Triumph’s new MX Tune Pro app offers rider-selectable and tunable mapping; it pairs the TF 250-X and a smartphone via Wi-Fi. An Athena LC-GPA module offers launch control and adjustable traction control. Yes, you might expect these goodies to be included in the $9995 MSRP of the 2024 Triumph TF 250-X, but they aren’t. You might note a few other accessories installed in the on-location photos with this story.
  1. Interestingly, the left handlebar switchgear has four buttons: LC, QS, TC, and M. Those naturally translate to launch control, quickshifter, traction control, and mode. However, Triumph hasn’t mentioned anything about a quickshifter.

  1. There are also optional hard parts. Triumph will sell TF 250-X owners an Akrapovič full-titanium exhaust system, an XTrig holeshot device, and a high-grip seat. If you crash frequently, a bodywork replacement kit is also on offer.
  1. The frame is aluminum, though a spine design, rather than twin-spar. Two cradles hold the motor, and the swingarm is aluminum. As you’d expect, Triumph claims the chassis has “the optimum balance of performance, mass, and flexibility.”

  1. KYB takes care of suspension duties on the 2024 Triumph TF 250-X. The fork is a KYB’s top-notch AOS (Air-Oil Separate System) setup held by machined aluminum triple clamps. Like the fork, the KYB piggyback reservoir shock is fully adjustable. Attached to the upper triple clamp is a ProTaper ACF carbon-core handlebar with ODI grips.
  1. The wheels are well-appointed. Starting at the center, the hubs are machined aluminum and laced to D.I.D DirtStar 7000 Series rims. The hubs get Galfer discs (260mm and 220mm) that are grasped by Brembo calipers. Pirelli Scorpion MX32 Mid Soft tires put the power to the ground.

2024 Triumph TF 250-X First Look: Brembo brakes

  1. You won’t be able to get the 2024 Triumph TF 250-X at just any Triumph dealer. Specially trained Triumph Off-Road / Dual Sport dealers will handle the new motocrosser and subsequent off-road bikes. “The launch of the TF 250-X is the culmination of a significant commitment and investment from Triumph, to not just bring a totally new bike to the motocross world, but to deliver a winning performance,” according to Sargent. “To achieve this, we are focused on delivering the most complete package for any riding level, from champion to amateur.”
  2. The 2024 Triumph TF 250-X arrives at Triumph Off-Road / Dual Sport dealers in late Spring 2024—just in time for the AMA Nationals. There’s just a single colorway: Triumph Racing Yellow and Black. The X’s MSRP of $9999 is more expensive than the equivalents from Suzuki (-$1900), Honda (-$1700), GasGas (-$1500), Kawasaki (-$1200), and Yamaha YZ250F (-$1000), but lower priced than the KTM (+$200) and Husqvarna (+$300) 250-class motocrossers.

Location photography by Jordan Pay

2024 Triumph TF 250-X Specs

ENGINE

​​Type: Four-stroke single

​​Displacement: 250cc

​​Bore x stroke: 78 x 52.3mm

​​Compression ratio: 14.4:1

Valvetrain: DOHC; 4 titanium valves

​​Fueling: Dell’Orto EFI

​​Starting: Electric

​​Transmission:  5-speed

Clutch: Hydraulically actuated Exedy wet multiplate w/ single-disc spring

Final drive: Chain

CHASSIS

​​Frame: Aluminum spine w/ aluminum swingarm

Handlebar: ProTaper ACF carbon-core tapered aluminum w/ ODI grips

​​Front suspension; travel: Fully adjustable KYB AOS inverted 48mm inverted fork; 12.2 inches

​​Rear suspension; travel: Fully adjustable linkage-assisted KYB piggyback shock; 12.0 inches

Rims: D.I.D DirtStar 7000 Series

Tires: Pirelli Scorpion MX32 Mid Soft

​​​​Front tire: 80/100 x 21

​​Rear tire: 100/90 x 19

Front brake: Galfer 260mm disc w/ Brembo 2-piston caliper

​​Rear brake: Galfer 220mm disc w/ Brembo single-piston caliper

DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES

​​Wheelbase: 58.7 inches

​​Rake: 27.4 degrees

​​Trail: 4.6 inches

​​Seat height: 37.8 inches

​​Ground clearance: 13.1 inches

​​Fuel capacity: 1.85 gallons

​​​​Curb weight: 229 pounds

Color: Triumph Racing Yellow and Black

2024 Triumph TF 250-X Price: $9995 MSRP

2024 Triumph TF 250-X Photo Gallery