Triumph TF 250-C vs. KTM, GasGas and Yamaha — 2026 Comparison

Shopping the Triumph TF 250-C and want to know how it really compares to the KTM 250 XC-F, GasGas EX 250F and Yamaha YZ250FX? Here’s an honest, sourced side-by-side — specs, horsepower, price and the places the competition wins — from Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA. Triumph’s new GNCC-style 250 cross-country racer: 46.7 hp, KYB coil suspension, Brembo brakes and three engine maps, for $9,695 — under the Austrian benchmarks. Here’s the honest look against the 250 XC field.

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2026 Triumph TF 250-C vs. the 250 cross-country class

Triumph’s new GNCC-style 250 cross-country racer: 46.7 hp, KYB coil suspension, Brembo brakes and three engine maps, for $9,695 — under the Austrian benchmarks. Here’s the honest look against the 250 XC field.

 
TriumphTF 250-C

Our pick

KTM250 XC-F
GasGasEX 250F
YamahaYZ250FX
Engine250cc single250cc single250cc single250cc single
Horsepower approx.46.7 hp~46 hp~46 hp~43 hp
SuspensionKYB 48mm coilWPWPKYB
BrakesBremboBremboBremboNissin
Weight approx.242 lb~236 lb~238 lb~245 lb
Price starting MSRP$9,695~$10,999~$9,999~$9,199

Why buy the TF 250-C from Empire

A purpose-built cross-country racer — KYB suspension, Brembo brakes and race electronics, priced under the Austrians.

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    Built for GNCC-style racing. Cross-country geometry, KYB 48mm coil suspension, Brembo brakes and three selectable engine maps — a genuine woods-and-grasstrack weapon.
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    Premium hardware, sharp price. $9,695 undercuts the KTM 250 XC-F by roughly $1,300 while matching it on the KYB/Brembo hardware that matters.
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    Legacy brand, local support. Triumph engineering and a factory race effort behind it — with Empire here for parts, setup and service.
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    Straight talk. The KTM 250 XC-F and GasGas EX 250F have deep cross-country pedigree and the biggest aftermarket; the Yamaha YZ250FX is cheaper and famously durable. The Triumph is the fresh, premium-spec value play — a brand-new platform whose parts network is still growing (Empire is your local support).
Made for Northwest woods racing. Tight timber, grasstrack and hare scrambles around the Inland Northwest — the TF 250-C’s light feel, KYB suspension and maps are built for exactly that, with Empire behind you for setup.

And the price is the price. Our advertised number already includes freight, setup and our documentation fee — only sales tax and title/registration are added.

Watch before you buy — top TF 250-C / 450-C videos

▶Triumph Launches TF 250-C & TF 450-CIndependent YouTube review
▶The Boldest Cross-Country Challenge YetIndependent YouTube review
▶New Cross-Country Race-Ready BikesIndependent YouTube review
▶TF 250-C — Cross-Country WeaponIndependent YouTube review
▶Triumph’s Enduro Game Changer?Independent YouTube review

Frequently asked questions

Is the Triumph TF 250-C a good choice?

A purpose-built cross-country racer — KYB suspension, Brembo brakes and race electronics, priced under the Austrians. Cross-country geometry, KYB 48mm coil suspension, Brembo brakes and three selectable engine maps — a genuine woods-and-grasstrack weapon.

How does the Triumph TF 250-C compare to the competition?

The KTM 250 XC-F and GasGas EX 250F have deep cross-country pedigree and the biggest aftermarket; the Yamaha YZ250FX is cheaper and famously durable. The Triumph is the fresh, premium-spec value play — a brand-new platform whose parts network is still growing (Empire is your local support).

Where can I see the Triumph TF 250-C near Spokane?

Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA stocks the Triumph TF 250-C with Up Front Pricing — freight, setup and our documentation fee are already in the advertised price. Text us at 509-498-3541 or browse the inventory online.

Figures are 2026 model-year from manufacturer and published sources; competitor specs and prices are approximate, vary by trim and market, and should be verified before purchase. MSRPs exclude tax and title/registration. Video links are independent third-party YouTube reviews for research; Empire Cycle & Powersports is not affiliated with the creators. Comparison by Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley, WA.

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Reviewed & updated by the team at Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley.