Shopping the Triumph TF 250-X and want to know how it really compares to the KTM 250 SX-F, Yamaha YZ250F and Honda CRF250R? 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 all-new 250F MX weapon: a race-bred chassis with a KYB 48mm coil-spring fork and Brembo brakes standard, praised by the mags for its handling. We’ll be straight about the dyno, too. Here’s the honest look against the established 250F field.
2026 Triumph TF 250-X vs. the 250 motocross class
Triumph’s all-new 250F MX weapon: a race-bred chassis with a KYB 48mm coil-spring fork and Brembo brakes standard, praised by the mags for its handling. We’ll be straight about the dyno, too. Here’s the honest look against the established 250F field.
TriumphTF 250-X Our pick | KTM250 SX-F | YamahaYZ250F | HondaCRF250R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 250cc single | 249cc single | 250cc single | 249cc single |
| Peak power independent dyno | 40.8 hp | ~44 hp | ~43 hp | ~41 hp |
| Front fork | KYB 48mm coil | WP AIR | KYB coil | Showa coil |
| Brakes | Brembo | Brembo | Nissin | Nissin |
| Weight approx. | 229 lb | ~222 lb | ~234 lb | ~233 lb |
| Price starting MSRP | $9,795 | ~$10,199 | ~$8,899 | ~$8,399 |
Why buy the TF 250-X from Empire
An all-new, all-Triumph 250F built around chassis feel and premium suspension — the mags rate the handling near the top of the class.
- ✓Premium suspension, standard. A KYB 48mm coil-spring fork and KYB shock — the setup many racers prefer — with Brembo brakes front and rear. No air fork to fuss over, consistent feel lap after lap.
- ✓A chassis reviewers love. Test after test praises the TF 250-X for its cornering, balance and planted feel — a genuinely competitive, confidence-inspiring race bike straight out of the crate.
- ✓A real program behind it. Developed with Ricky Carmichael and a factory Supercross/Motocross effort — and, locally, Empire is here for parts, setup and service.
- ●Straight talk. On the dyno the TF makes about 40.8 hp — a touch below the class-best KTM 250 SX-F, and testers note it “feels similar to the previous-gen KTM, with a bit less overall power.” The Yamaha YZ250F and Honda CRF250R undercut it by ~$900–$1,400 with bulletproof reliability and parts on every shelf, and KTM has the biggest aftermarket. The Triumph’s case is handling, premium spec and a fresh platform from a legacy brand.
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-X videos
▶"Really Impressed" — Racer X Bike IntroIndependent YouTube review
▶The New Star in Motocross?Independent YouTube review
▶Caleb Tennant — TF 250-X ReviewIndependent YouTube review
Frequently asked questions
Is the Triumph TF 250-X a good choice?
An all-new, all-Triumph 250F built around chassis feel and premium suspension — the mags rate the handling near the top of the class. A KYB 48mm coil-spring fork and KYB shock — the setup many racers prefer — with Brembo brakes front and rear. No air fork to fuss over, consistent feel lap after lap.
How does the Triumph TF 250-X compare to the competition?
On the dyno the TF makes about 40.8 hp — a touch below the class-best KTM 250 SX-F, and testers note it “feels similar to the previous-gen KTM, with a bit less overall power.” The Yamaha YZ250F and Honda CRF250R undercut it by ~$900–$1,400 with bulletproof reliability and parts on every shelf, and KTM has the biggest aftermarket. The Triumph’s case is handling, premium spec and a fresh platform from a legacy brand.
Where can I see the Triumph TF 250-X near Spokane?
Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA stocks the Triumph TF 250-X 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.