TRIUMPH’S TF 450-X EVOLVES FOR 2027 AHEAD OF MXGP DEBUT
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- TF 450-X evolves for 2027 with race-developed updates ahead of its MXGP debut
- Revised engine calibration enhances torque delivery, refines the maximum engine rpm limiter strategy and improves throttle-to-rear-wheel connectivity
- Updated cylinder head components enhance durability, reliability and high-rpm stability
- New clutch pack and comprehensive gearchange updates improve durability, engagement and shift precision
- Revised KYB suspension settings and new toolless adjusters enhance control and rider feedback
- New 50-tooth final drive improves acceleration and drive out of corners
- Premium race-ready componentry and advanced rider technology as standard
- New all-black bodywork with Triumph Racing Yellow accents
- 24/7 parts support and specialist dealer network
Triumph Motorcycles has revealed the new TF 450-X for 2027, featuring a series of race-developed updates focused on improved rideability, sharper response and enhanced chassis control.
Developed through Triumph’s global racing programme, the TF 450-X benefits from revised engine calibration to enhance torque delivery, rear-wheel connection and driveability. The updated powertrain is connected to the chassis by new engine brackets, while the revised cylinder head features new valve guides and revised DLC-coated rocker shafts. A new clutch pack and comprehensive gearchange updates improve durability, engagement and shift precision.
Revised KYB suspension settings and new toolless adjusters enhance balance, control and rider feedback, while a new 50-tooth final drive improves acceleration and drive out of corners. The 2027 updates also include separate stop/start switches, new fork guards and a revised chain guide, with new all-black bodywork and MY27 graphics completing the changes.
The TF 450-X enters 2027 following its debut season in AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross with Triumph Factory Racing. It will now take on its next major challenge as Triumph enters the FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship for the first time in the 450cc class.
Steve Sargent, Chief Product Officer, Triumph Motorcycles, said: “The TF 450-X has completed its first season of top-level competition, giving our racing and engineering teams valuable experience of the motorcycle in demanding race conditions. What we have learned through that programme has directly influenced the 2027 model, with refinements to power delivery, shifting, chassis performance and rider feel.
“The success of the TF 250-X has demonstrated what Triumph can achieve at the highest level of motocross. We are now looking forward to bringing that experience to the 450 class as the TF 450-X takes on MXGP in 2027.”
RACE-DEVELOPED ENGINE AND POWERTRAIN
For 2027, the TF 450-X benefits from an updated cylinder head and revised engine calibration, enhancing torque delivery, rear-wheel connection and driveability. A revised maximum engine rpm limiter strategy further improves response. New valve guides feature a revised design and are manufactured from a high-wear-resistance material to improve durability, while revised DLC-coated rocker shafts enhance long-term reliability and high-rpm stability. The updated powertrain is connected to the chassis by new engine brackets, optimised for stiffness and chassis control. These revisions improve rider comfort in rough race conditions while increasing overall chassis feedback and response.
Delivering 62.4 PS at 9,500 rpm from its advanced SOHC 450cc engine, the TF 450-X features premium components including a forged König piston, Del West titanium valves and DLC-coated internals, combined with lightweight magnesium covers and a fully machined combustion chamber.
The new clutch pack, upgraded single clutch bearing and clutch hose improve durability and engagement feel, while an extensive gearchange update includes a new selector fork, drum, star, detent arm, selector shaft and gear lever for smoother, more precise shifts under load. A new 50-tooth final drive improves acceleration and drive out of corners. The chain guide also features revised material and geometry to improve resistance to lateral impacts and reduce the risk of chain derailment, while a revised sight glass completes the powertrain updates.
UPDATED KYB SUSPENSION
For 2027, the KYB suspension receives new settings front and rear, improving balance, damping control and rider feedback. The 48 mm AOS coil-spring forks feature new fork guards with improved strength and durability, revised styling and improvements derived from the race team, while the three-way adjustable rear shock and new toolless adjusters allow quick trackside suspension changes to suit different conditions.
PRECISION CHASSIS AND RIDER CONTROL
At its core is Triumph’s ultra-light aluminium spine frame, with a mass-centralised design, TIG-welded construction, hydroformed swingarm and forged-machined linkage system.
The chassis also features lightweight 7075-T6 Neken triple clamps, which provide precise, responsive front-end feel, while the rider-focused ergonomic layout is designed to support the movement required for aggressive motocross riding.
PREMIUM COMPONENTS AND RIDER TECHNOLOGY
The TF 450-X combines race-developed engineering with premium componentry selected for performance, durability and rider control. Lightweight D.I.D DirtStar 7000-series aluminium rims provide durability under repeated race-pace impacts and are paired with Pirelli MX32 mid-soft tyres for grip and predictable handling across soft-to-intermediate terrain.
ProTaper ACF carbon-core handlebars, ODI lock-on grips and a motocross-profiled seat create an optimised handlebar-seat-footpeg triangle, while the 960 mm seat height supports rider movement and control.
A complete Brembo braking system works with high-performance Galfer discs to provide consistent stopping power, feel and modulation. The Athena ECU with GET Power Assist integrates Traction Control, Launch Control, Quickshifter and dual engine maps, allowing riders to adapt the bike to different conditions and preferences. For 2027, new separate stop/start switches update the rider interface, while an accessory Wi-Fi module and MX Tune Pro app unlock ten additional engine maps.
NEW ALL-BLACK BODYWORK AND GRAPHICS
For 2027, the TF 450-X sports all-black bodywork, with Triumph Racing Yellow accents and updated model year graphics. The darker, more cohesive finish reinforces the motorcycle's focused competition character while delivering a sharper, more contemporary appearance.
DESIGNED TO KEEP YOU RACING
The TF 450-X combines race-developed durability with Triumph’s specialist off-road support infrastructure, helping riders maintain performance throughout training and competition.
Triumph's worldwide network of more than 300 specialist Motocross and Enduro Centres provides expert servicing, technical support, parts supply and race-day assistance, ensuring riders have access to factory-level expertise whether training locally or competing internationally.
A dedicated 24/7 online parts and accessories platform gives riders access to genuine Triumph components, with express delivery and click-and-collect options available to minimise downtime between training and competition. The TF 450-X is available to order now, from £8,995. For more information or to find your local dealer visit the Triumph website.
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ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION |
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Type |
Single Cylinder 4-Stroke SOHC |
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Capacity |
449.5 cc |
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Bore |
95 mm |
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Stroke |
63.4 mm |
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Compression |
13.1:1 |
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Maximum Power |
62.4PS @ 9500 rpm |
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Maximum Torque |
49.9Nm @7000 rpm |
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Fuel System |
Dellorto Throttle Body, Athena EMS |
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Exhaust |
Single Silencer |
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Final Drive |
13/50 |
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Clutch |
Steel Wet Multi-Plate Belleville Spring, Hydraulic Actuation |
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Gearbox |
5-speed |
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CHASSIS |
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Frame |
Aluminium, Spine & Double Cradle |
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Swingarm |
Aluminium Fabrication |
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Front Wheel |
21” x 1.6” |
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Rear Wheel |
19” x 2.15” |
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Front Tyre |
80/100 - 21 |
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Rear Tyre |
110/90 - 19 |
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Front Suspension |
KYB 48mm Coil Spring Fork, Compression/Rebound Adjustment, 310 mm Travel |
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Rear Suspension |
KYB Coil, Compression Adjustment (High and Low Speed), Rebound Adjustment, 305 mm Travel |
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Front Brakes |
Brembo, Twin Ø24 pistons, floating caliper, Galfer Single Disc 260 mm |
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Rear Brakes |
Brembo, Twin Ø26 pistons, floating caliper, Galfer Single Disc 220 mm |
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Instruments |
Hour Meter, Multi-Function Switch Cubes |
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DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS |
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Length |
2243 mm |
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Width (Handlebars) |
836 mm (32.9 in) |
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Height |
1270 mm (50.0in) |
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Seat Height |
960 mm (37.8in) |
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Wheelbase |
1492 mm (58.7in) |
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Rake |
27.4 ° |
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Trail |
116 mm (4.6in) |
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Wet weight |
108.6 kg (239.4lb) |
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Fuel Tank Capacity |
7 litres |
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ENDS
For further information contact:
Lisa Jones, Global PR, and Events Manager at lisa.jones@triumph.co.uk
NOTES TO EDITORS
ABOUT TRIUMPH
- First established in 1902, Triumph Motorcycles celebrated 120 years of motorcycle manufacture in 2022. For more than three decades, Triumph Motorcycles has been based in Hinckley, Leicestershire, and has produced iconic bikes that perfectly blend authentic design, character, charisma, and performance.
A GLOBAL BRITISH SUCCESS STORY
- Record global sales of 141,683 motorcycles were delivered in Triumph’s latest Financial Year (FY25: July 2024-June 2025), through a network of 950 dealers in 68 countries, confirming Triumph Motorcycles’ position as the largest British motorcycle manufacturer.
- Triumph currently employs around 3,000 personnel worldwide and has subsidiary operations in the UK, North America, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Japan, Sweden (Scandinavia), Benelux, Brazil, China, and Thailand as well as a network of independent distributors. Triumph has manufacturing facilities in Hinckley, Leicestershire, and Thailand plus CKD facilities in Brazil and India.
A WORLD-CLASS RANGE
- With a laser-sharp focus on what riders across the world are looking for, a passion to deliver the perfect ride for every customer, and attention to detail that delivers the highest quality motorcycles, Triumph offers a growing range of category-leading motorcycles spanning Modern Classics, Roadsters and Adventure bikes. From the accessible Speed 400cc TR series to the Rocket 3 with its powerful 2500cc engine, every model exemplifies Triumph’s iconic style, quality and performance.
- Delivering a fun, agile and confidence-inspiring ride for riders of all ages and experience levels, the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X launched in 2023 with a brand-new single engine platform (TR Series), representing incredible value for money and bringing Triumph to a whole new generation of riders. The range has now expanded to include the Scrambler 400 XC, Thruxton 400 and Tracker 400.
- The Modern Classics feature Triumph’s legendary Bonneville twin engine. Famously named to celebrate Triumph’s 1956 land speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA, the Bonneville was the original British superbike and a race-winner straight out of the crate, chosen by famous motorcyclists of the past for its handling, style, and character. Now, the Bonneville family has evolved, with rider-focused technology and cool custom style. The range includes the Bonneville Bobber, Bonneville Speedmaster, Speed Twin 900, Speed Twin 1200, Scrambler 900, Scrambler 1200 and the iconic Bonneville T120 and T100.
- The Roadsters start with the agile and popular Trident 660 and Trident 800, with the sporty Daytona 660 and Street Triple 765 RS and RX, and finally the Speed Triple 1200 RS and RX. For adventure riders, Triumph has a complete line-up of epic Tigers, starting with the Tiger Sport 660 and Tiger Sport 800, moving up to the Tiger 900 range, and finally to the Tiger 1200 range.
- Triumph’s debut in the competitive off-road arena has delivered outstanding results, with race wins and podium finishes for the TF 250-X, TF 450-X, TF 250-E, and TF 450-E, which have all delivered at the highest level on some of the off-road world’s most competitive stages. 2025 also saw the addition of a TF 450-X and two new cross-country models; TF 250-C, and TF 450-C.
- In October 2025, Triumph Motorcycles launched its first electric youth motorcycles; the new Triumph TXP range, powered by OSET. This collaboration with the OSET team, who joined the Triumph family in 2022, has resulted in four new models with scalable electric performance, premium design, and built-in safety features for children as young as three. Each bike is engineered from the ground up with age-specific frames, geometry, controls, and components, optimised for the rider's size and experience.
TRIUMPH RACING
- Triumph has a glorious racing history, competing in and winning races in almost every class and field of motorcycle sporting achievement, from winning the second ever Isle of Man TT in 1908, to the thrilling last-lap victory at the legendary Daytona 200 by Brandon Paasch on the Street Triple 765 in 2022.
- Triumph’s racing legend continues as the exclusive engine supplier to the FIM Moto2™ World Championship since the start of the 2019 season. Triumph Motorcycles provides all the teams with race-tuned 765cc triples, each of which is based on the class-leading Street Triple RS powerplant. Redefining the class, Triumph broke record after record in the inaugural year, including the first ever +300km/h Moto2™ top speed. Reflecting these great successes, the wonderful feedback, and partnerships that Triumph have had with the riders and their teams, and the incredible response from Triumph fans across the world, Triumph and Dorna, decided to extend the relationship in 2021 and again in 2023, signing a new contract for another five years of racing: 2025 – 2029.
- Triumph is working with PTR Triumph Factory Racing to participate in the 2026 World Supersport Championship. Tom Booth-Amos and Oli Bayliss are racing on the Street Triple 765. Macadam Triumph Factory Racing continues with British Supersport riders Brad Perie and Max Wadsworth. Triumph will also enter the all-new Sportbike World Championship with the Daytona 660. On the roads Triumph will compete at the Daytona 200 and the NW200 with the PTR Triumph Racing team, with KTS Macadam Triumph Factory Racing also lining up for a number of stops on the road racing calendar including the IOM TT.
- In 2023, Triumph announced its intention to compete in the 2024 MXGP/MX2 and SuperMotocross World Championships, and after two successful seasons, is racing with a four-rider team for 2026. Jordon Smith, Austin Forkner, Jalek, and Mikkel Haarup are racing for the British manufacturer, competing for the first time in AMA 450 Supercross with the TF 450-X, as well as the AMA 250SX East Championship with the TF 250-X. Triumph will also compete in the AMA Pro Motocross series in both categories. Triumph earned its first Main Event win in Supercross in February 2025, and has enjoyed podium finishes in the Pro Motocross series in ’24 and ‘25. In the FIM MX2 World Championship Camden McLellan is competing for a third season aboard Triumph machinery, alongside Guillem Farres with positive momentum in the new season thanks to podium results from ’24 and ’25, as well as a first moto win in April 2025.
- In September 2024 Paul Edmondson was officially appointed Team Manager of Triumph Factory Racing’s enduro programme. In 2025, Jonny Walker took 2nd place overall in the SuperEnduro World Championship on his TF 250 and finished the 2025 Red Bull Erzbergrodeo on a near-standard TF 250-E four-stroke. Walker went on to win the AMA EnduroCross championship with the TF 450-E. Triumph earned podium finishes in the Enduro1 category of the EnduroGP World Championship with riders Mikael Persson and Morgan Lesiardo. Lesiardo took Triumph’s first Enduro1 overall victory and EnduroGP podium. Triumph competed at its first International Six Days Enduro in August with the TF 250-E contributing to Italy’s World Team Trophy victory with Lesiardo and Team Sweden’s first podium in decades with Persson, as well as impressive top five individual finishes overall. Triumph’s factory effort lines up with Mikael Persson and Jeremy Sydow for 2026, with Jamie McCanney moving to a role as Rider Coach.
ENDS
For further information contact:
Lisa Jones, Global PR, and Events Manager at lisa.jones@triumph.co.uk
NOTES TO EDITORS
ABOUT TRIUMPH
- First established in 1902, Triumph Motorcycles celebrated 120 years of motorcycle manufacture in 2022. For more than three decades, Triumph Motorcycles has been based in Hinckley, Leicestershire, and has produced iconic bikes that perfectly blend authentic design, character, charisma, and performance.
A GLOBAL BRITISH SUCCESS STORY
- Record global sales of 141,683 motorcycles were delivered in Triumph’s latest Financial Year (FY25: July 2024-June 2025), through a network of 950 dealers in 68 countries, confirming Triumph Motorcycles’ position as the largest British motorcycle manufacturer.
- Triumph currently employs around 3,000 personnel worldwide and has subsidiary operations in the UK, North America, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Japan, Sweden (Scandinavia), Benelux, Brazil, China, and Thailand as well as a network of independent distributors. Triumph has manufacturing facilities in Hinckley, Leicestershire, and Thailand plus CKD facilities in Brazil and India.
A WORLD-CLASS RANGE
- With a laser-sharp focus on what riders across the world are looking for, a passion to deliver the perfect ride for every customer, and attention to detail that delivers the highest quality motorcycles, Triumph offers a growing range of category-leading motorcycles spanning Modern Classics, Roadsters and Adventure bikes. From the accessible Speed 400cc TR series to the Rocket 3 with its powerful 2500cc engine, every model exemplifies Triumph’s iconic style, quality and performance.
- Delivering a fun, agile and confidence-inspiring ride for riders of all ages and experience levels, the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X launched in 2023 with a brand-new single engine platform (TR Series), representing incredible value for money and bringing Triumph to a whole new generation of riders. The range has now expanded to include the Scrambler 400 XC, Thruxton 400 and Tracker 400.
- The Modern Classics feature Triumph’s legendary Bonneville twin engine. Famously named to celebrate Triumph’s 1956 land speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA, the Bonneville was the original British superbike and a race-winner straight out of the crate, chosen by famous motorcyclists of the past for its handling, style, and character. Now, the Bonneville family has evolved, with rider-focused technology and cool custom style. The range includes the Bonneville Bobber, Bonneville Speedmaster, Speed Twin 900, Speed Twin 1200, Scrambler 900, Scrambler 1200 and the iconic Bonneville T120 and T100.
- The Roadsters start with the agile and popular Trident 660 and Trident 800, with the sporty Daytona 660 and Street Triple 765 RS and RX, and finally the Speed Triple 1200 RS and RX. For adventure riders, Triumph has a complete line-up of epic Tigers, starting with the Tiger Sport 660 and Tiger Sport 800, moving up to the Tiger 900 range, and finally to the Tiger 1200 range.
- Triumph’s debut in the competitive off-road arena has delivered outstanding results, with race wins and podium finishes for the TF 250-X, TF 450-X, TF 250-E, and TF 450-E, which have all delivered at the highest level on some of the off-road world’s most competitive stages. 2025 also saw the addition of a TF 450-X and two new cross-country models; TF 250-C, and TF 450-C.
- In October 2025, Triumph Motorcycles launched its first electric youth motorcycles; the new Triumph TXP range, powered by OSET. This collaboration with the OSET team, who joined the Triumph family in 2022, has resulted in four new models with scalable electric performance, premium design, and built-in safety features for children as young as three. Each bike is engineered from the ground up with age-specific frames, geometry, controls, and components, optimised for the rider's size and experience.
TRIUMPH RACING
- Triumph has a glorious racing history, competing in and winning races in almost every class and field of motorcycle sporting achievement, from winning the second ever Isle of Man TT in 1908, to the thrilling last-lap victory at the legendary Daytona 200 by Brandon Paasch on the Street Triple 765 in 2022.
- Triumph’s racing legend continues as the exclusive engine supplier to the FIM Moto2™ World Championship since the start of the 2019 season. Triumph Motorcycles provides all the teams with race-tuned 765cc triples, each of which is based on the class-leading Street Triple RS powerplant. Redefining the class, Triumph broke record after record in the inaugural year, including the first ever +300km/h Moto2™ top speed. Reflecting these great successes, the wonderful feedback, and partnerships that Triumph have had with the riders and their teams, and the incredible response from Triumph fans across the world, Triumph and Dorna, decided to extend the relationship in 2021 and again in 2023, signing a new contract for another five years of racing: 2025 – 2029.
- Triumph is working with PTR Triumph Factory Racing to participate in the 2026 World Supersport Championship. Tom Booth-Amos and Oli Bayliss are racing on the Street Triple 765. Macadam Triumph Factory Racing continues with British Supersport riders Brad Perie and Max Wadsworth. Triumph will also enter the all-new Sportbike World Championship with the Daytona 660. On the roads Triumph will compete at the Daytona 200 and the NW200 with the PTR Triumph Racing team, with KTS Macadam Triumph Factory Racing also lining up for a number of stops on the road racing calendar including the IOM TT.
- In 2023, Triumph announced its intention to compete in the 2024 MXGP/MX2 and SuperMotocross World Championships, and after two successful seasons, is racing with a four-rider team for 2026. Jordon Smith, Austin Forkner, Jalek, and Mikkel Haarup are racing for the British manufacturer, competing for the first time in AMA 450 Supercross with the TF 450-X, as well as the AMA 250SX East Championship with the TF 250-X. Triumph will also compete in the AMA Pro Motocross series in both categories. Triumph earned its first Main Event win in Supercross in February 2025, and has enjoyed podium finishes in the Pro Motocross series in ’24 and ‘25. In the FIM MX2 World Championship Camden McLellan is competing for a third season aboard Triumph machinery, alongside Guillem Farres with positive momentum in the new season thanks to podium results from ’24 and ’25, as well as a first moto win in April 2025.
- In September 2024 Paul Edmondson was officially appointed Team Manager of Triumph Factory Racing’s enduro programme. In 2025, Jonny Walker took 2nd place overall in the SuperEnduro World Championship on his TF 250 and finished the 2025 Red Bull Erzbergrodeo on a near-standard TF 250-E four-stroke. Walker went on to win the AMA EnduroCross championship with the TF 450-E. Triumph earned podium finishes in the Enduro1 category of the EnduroGP World Championship with riders Mikael Persson and Morgan Lesiardo. Lesiardo took Triumph’s first Enduro1 overall victory and EnduroGP podium. Triumph competed at its first International Six Days Enduro in August with the TF 250-E contributing to Italy’s World Team Trophy victory with Lesiardo and Team Sweden’s first podium in decades with Persson, as well as impressive top five individual finishes overall. Triumph’s factory effort lines up with Mikael Persson and Jeremy Sydow for 2026, with Jamie McCanney moving to a role as Rider Coach.
