A Review On The Triumph TF-250-X

[sikatri]

https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/triumph-tf-250-x-first-ride/
Hope y’all enjoy it! Certainly looks like an interesting venture. I know this is a bit old on the article side, and I will see if anything new is out there at some point. Makes me wish I was younger! LoL.

 

[Vector]

I miss dirt, sold my CRF450 set up for desert riding in 2005.

 

[sikatri]

I miss dirt, sold my CRF450 set up for desert riding in 2005.

I miss having missed the opportunity. I had a neighbor as a kid that had two trail bikes, one was more of a beginner moto cross type. Never got to try that one, my parents moved us to Texas! LoL. Didn’t find or have friends that had any motorcycles after that point. When I got to the age I could get a license at 17 I wanted to look into getting a motorcycle. My parents nixed that idea early. It was simply NO.

 

[sikatri]

Did anyone follow the motorcross season? I know I was a bit distracted with my own health. LoL.

 

[Rocky]

I don't follow the season but watch it once in a while.
Amazing riders!!

 

[Qship]

Apparently that 250 Triumph has been doing quite well on the motocross circuit. I read a few articles but cannot recall right now where I saw them.

 

[Vector]

Triumph was smart bringing Ricky Carmichael onboard.

 

[sikatri]

I recall some positive racing results from the beginning of the season. Then I had issues and didn’t pay attention. LoL.

 

[brooke]

The testers really like the bike but some say the shifting is notchy . I wouldn’t put up with that . The new 450 is excellent too and I think it shifts fine . I gave up motocross to start a family , often think I should have just done both ..

 

[brooke]

Triumph was smart bringing Ricky Carmichael onboard.

Returning a favour .
When Bombardier started Can Am they had a world champion Brit , Jeff Smith do the whole project . Ala Triumph they used the top frame tube as an oil tank . I talked to Mr Smith on the phone once , have no idea what about but I easily recall that he referred to machines as “ The bye cycle “.

 

[sikatri]

The testers really like the bike but some say the shifting is notchy . I wouldn’t put up with that . The new 450 is excellent too and I think it shifts fine . I gave up motocross to start a family , often think I should have just done both ..

First year bugs maybe. I’m sure Triumph will address those type issues.