Triumph has been successful with the launch of their motocross models and has tasted great success in both Europe and America with their factory motocross racing teams, but how does this success cross over to their all-new enduro models that they recently launched at Star Glen Lodge in Bonnie Doon, Victoria? We went along to find out.
Jonny Walker rode a near-stock Triumph TF 250-E enduro bike at the 2025 Red Bull Erzbergrodeo. This production-spec four-stroke model featured minimal upgrades, including Xtrig triple clamps, Renthal bars, Haan wheels, and an Akrapovič exhaust. His sixth-place finish highlighted the bike’s capability in the grueling hard enduro event.
After riding the TF 250-E and TF 450-E, we believe Triumph has hit a home run with their first attempt at developing an enduro dirt bike. Both models come equipped with high-quality standard components, including a KYB 48mm coil-sprung fork, KYB rear shock with linkage, Pro Taper ACF Carbon Core bars, ODI Half-Waffle Lock-On grips, D.I.D DirtStar 7000 Series alluminum rims, a high-capacity radiator with auxiliary fan, Athena Engine Management System, Galfer performance brake discs, Brembo callipers, dual engine maps, traction control, a quick-shifter, Michelin Enduro 2 tyres, and a non-slip seat.
In terms of performance and handling, we were super impressed with how both bikes perform stock across a range of enduro conditions. Triumph has nailed the ergonomics and chassis balance, and we believe the standard KYB suspension offers some of the best stock valving settings we’ve ever experienced on a new model. We’ll break down both models in detail in the September issue of Dirt Action. Until then, here’s a video of our time riding both bikes at the Triumph Australia launch, along with our first impressions at the end of the video.
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