Shopping the Triumph TF 450-X and want to know how it really compares to the KTM 450 SX-F, Yamaha YZ450F and Honda CRF450R? 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 450 MX: a race chassis with a KYB AOS coil-spring fork, Brembo brakes and launch control, traction control and a quickshifter standard. Here’s the honest look — dyno and all — against the 450F benchmarks.
2026 Triumph TF 450-X vs. the 450 motocross class
Triumph’s all-new 450 MX: a race chassis with a KYB AOS coil-spring fork, Brembo brakes and launch control, traction control and a quickshifter standard. Here’s the honest look — dyno and all — against the 450F benchmarks.
TriumphTF 450-X Our pick | KTM450 SX-F | YamahaYZ450F | HondaCRF450R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 450cc single | 450cc single | 450cc single | 450cc single |
| Peak power approx. | 55.7 hp | ~58 hp | ~55 hp | ~54 hp |
| Rider aids launch/TC/quickshift | all 3 | all 3 | maps/TC | maps/TC |
| Front fork | KYB AOS coil | WP AIR | KYB coil | Showa coil |
| Weight approx. | 240 lb | ~223 lb | ~245 lb | ~245 lb |
| Price starting MSRP | $10,695 | ~$11,199 | ~$9,899 | ~$9,899 |
Why buy the TF 450-X from Empire
An all-new, all-Triumph 450 MX built around chassis feel, premium suspension and a full electronics suite.
- ✓KYB coil fork + Brembo standard. The KYB Air-Oil-Separate coil-spring fork and Brembo brakes give a consistent, planted feel — no air fork to chase — with the handling reviewers rate right in the mix.
- ✓Full rider-aid suite. Launch control, traction control and an up/down quickshifter standard — the kind of electronics the Japanese 450s still don’t all offer.
- ✓A real race program behind it. Developed with Ricky Carmichael and a factory SMX effort — and Empire is your local shop for parts, setup and service.
- ●Straight talk. On the dyno the TF makes about 55.7 hp — a touch under the class-best KTM 450 SX-F, which is also the aftermarket king. The Yamaha YZ450F and Honda CRF450R undercut it by ~$800 with bulletproof reliability and parts everywhere. 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 450-X videos
▶TF 450-RC Review + TF 250-X ComparisonIndependent YouTube review
▶Triumph TF 450-RC — ReviewIndependent YouTube review
▶TF 450-RC TestedIndependent YouTube review
▶Revolution in the 450cc Class?Independent YouTube review
Frequently asked questions
Is the Triumph TF 450-X a good choice?
An all-new, all-Triumph 450 MX built around chassis feel, premium suspension and a full electronics suite. The KYB Air-Oil-Separate coil-spring fork and Brembo brakes give a consistent, planted feel — no air fork to chase — with the handling reviewers rate right in the mix.
How does the Triumph TF 450-X compare to the competition?
On the dyno the TF makes about 55.7 hp — a touch under the class-best KTM 450 SX-F, which is also the aftermarket king. The Yamaha YZ450F and Honda CRF450R undercut it by ~$800 with bulletproof reliability and parts everywhere. The Triumph’s case is handling, premium spec and a fresh platform from a legacy brand.
Where can I see the Triumph TF 450-X near Spokane?
Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA stocks the Triumph TF 450-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.