Shopping the Triumph TF 450-C and want to know how it really compares to the KTM 450 XC-F, GasGas EX 450F and Yamaha YZ450FX? 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. A full-power cross-country racer: 61.6 hp and 36.8 lb-ft, with KYB coil suspension, Brembo brakes and three engine maps, for $10,695. Here’s the honest look against the 450 XC benchmarks.
2026 Triumph TF 450-C vs. the 450 cross-country class
A full-power cross-country racer: 61.6 hp and 36.8 lb-ft, with KYB coil suspension, Brembo brakes and three engine maps, for $10,695. Here’s the honest look against the 450 XC benchmarks.
TriumphTF 450-C Our pick | KTM450 XC-F | GasGasEX 450F | YamahaYZ450FX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 450cc single | 450cc single | 450cc single | 450cc single |
| Horsepower approx. | 61.6 hp | ~63 hp | ~61 hp | ~57 hp |
| Suspension | KYB 48mm coil | WP | WP | KYB |
| Brakes | Brembo | Brembo | Brembo | Nissin |
| Weight approx. | 247 lb | ~240 lb | ~242 lb | ~250 lb |
| Price starting MSRP | $10,695 | ~$11,799 | ~$10,599 | ~$9,999 |
Why buy the TF 450-C from Empire
Full 450 cross-country power and premium hardware — priced under the KTM benchmark.
- ✓Strong, race-ready power. 61.6 hp and 36.8 lb-ft with a broad, connected delivery — built for the sprints and long motos of cross-country racing.
- ✓KYB + Brembo, three maps. KYB 48mm coil suspension, Brembo brakes and selectable engine maps — the hardware that matters, standard.
- ✓Undercuts the benchmark. $10,695 comes in roughly $1,100 under the KTM 450 XC-F — with Empire as your local race support.
- ●Straight talk. The KTM 450 XC-F makes a bit more peak power and leads the aftermarket; the GasGas EX 450F is its value cousin; the Yamaha YZ450FX is cheaper and legendarily reliable. The Triumph is the premium-spec newcomer — a brand-new platform that Empire supports locally.
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
▶The Boldest Cross-Country Challenge YetIndependent YouTube review
▶New Cross-Country Race-Ready BikesIndependent YouTube review
▶Triumph’s Enduro Game Changer?Independent YouTube review
▶All the Features of the TF 250-C & 450-CIndependent YouTube review
Frequently asked questions
Is the Triumph TF 450-C a good choice?
Full 450 cross-country power and premium hardware — priced under the KTM benchmark. 61.6 hp and 36.8 lb-ft with a broad, connected delivery — built for the sprints and long motos of cross-country racing.
How does the Triumph TF 450-C compare to the competition?
The KTM 450 XC-F makes a bit more peak power and leads the aftermarket; the GasGas EX 450F is its value cousin; the Yamaha YZ450FX is cheaper and legendarily reliable. The Triumph is the premium-spec newcomer — a brand-new platform that Empire supports locally.
Where can I see the Triumph TF 450-C near Spokane?
Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA stocks the Triumph TF 450-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.