Triumph TF 450-RC Edition Officially Revealed

The TF 450-RC Edition joins the existing Triumph TF 250-X and has been developed extensively by Ricky Carmichael

The TF 450-RC Edition is revealed
The TF 450-RC Edition is revealed

Triumph has just pulled the wraps off the long-awaited 450 version of its motocross project, as the TF 450-RC Edition is officially revealed.

The bike, which will be available from Triumph’s motocross & enduro centres from February 2025, has been developed by Ricky Carmichael, who, alongside multiple world enduro champion Iván Cervantes, has helped to shape the specification and graphics of the machine.

Motocross legend Ricky Carmichael
Motocross legend Ricky Carmichael

Claimed to have the strongest power to weight ratio in the 450 MX class, the bike is powered by a single-cylinder four-stroke SOHC 449.5cc engine. It features a 95mm bore a stroke of 63.4mm and a compression ratio 13.1:1. Feeding the new 450 is a Dellorto throttle body which is governed by an Athena engine management system. Power to the rear wheel is via a five-speed gearbox with a hydraulic master cylinder.

The engine of the new bike
The engine of the new bike

The chassis of the bike, one area that will have been receiving a lot of attention from Mr Carmichael, is built around an aluminium spine and twin-cradle frame which is mated to an aluminium swingarm. The front suspension comprises a KYB 48mm Fork which is adjustable for compression and rebound damping adjustment, and offers 310mm of travel. The rear of the bike is suspended by a KYB shock which is adjustable for compression (high and low speed), and rebound adjustment. The rear shock provides the rider with 305mm of travel.

The front brake of the TF 450-RC Edition
The front brake of the TF 450-RC Edition

The braking system of the bike is taken care of by Brembo, with twin calipers at the front that are paired with Galfer 260mm discs and a Brembo caliper and 220mm disc at the rear. Both front and rear brakes are matched to Brembo master cylinders. Rounding out the chassis spec is the inclusion of D.I.D DirtStar rims and the bike rolls on Dunlop Geomax MX34 tyres.

KYB suspension is joined by Brembo calipers and Galfer discs
KYB suspension is joined by Brembo calipers and Galfer discs

As you’d expect, there is a ready-made raft of additional parts that can be added to increase the performance of the bike. These include a titanium Akrapovic exhaust, which comes with a dedicated engine map, a WiFi module for track-side engine adjustments, air filter covers and much more.

The new TF 450-RC will be landing in Triumph motocross and enduro centres from February 2025 and has a list price of £10,695.

More information on the new model can be found on the official website.

The Triumph TF 450-RC Edition
The Triumph TF 450-RC Edition

Triumph TF 450-RC Edition spec

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Type

Single Cylinder 4-Stroke SOHC

Capacity

449.5 cc

Bore

95 mm

Stroke

63.4 mm

Compression

13.1:1

Fuel System

Dellorto Throttle Body, Athena EMS

Exhaust

Single Silencer

Final Drive

Chain, 13/48

Clutch

Steel Wet Multi-Plate Belleville Spring, Hydraulic Actuation

Gearbox

5 Speed

CHASSIS

Frame

Aluminium, Spine

Swingarm

Aluminium Fabrication

Front Wheel

21" x 1.6"

Rear Wheel

19" x 2.15"

Front Tyre

80/100 - 21

Rear Tyre

110/90 - 19

Front Suspension

KYB 48mm Coil Spring Fork, Compression/Rebound Adjustment, 310mm Travel

Rear Suspension

KYB Coil, Compression Adjustment (H and L Speed), Rebound Adjustment, 305mm Travel

Front Brakes

Brembo Twin 24mm Piston, 260mm Disc

Rear Brakes

Brembo Single 26mm Piston, 220mm Disc

Instruments

Hour Meter, Multifunction Switch Cubes

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS

Width (Handlebars)

836 mm

Height

1270 mm

Seat Height

960 mm

Wheelbase

1492 mm

Rake

27.4 º

Trail

116 mm

Wet weight

108.6 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity

7 litres

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