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Why Triumph’s TF450 Recall Demands New Cylinder Heads

Triumph has issued a stop-ride recall for every 2025 and 2026 TF450 off-road model sold in the United States and Canada. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on September 10, 2026, covering approximately 1,560 motorcycles in America and another 171 in Canada.

The problem traces to the engine rocker arm, which can seize or stick during operation. That friction can force the exhaust valves to stay open or snap entirely, causing a sudden loss of engine performance or a full stall mid-ride.

Can Triumph’s Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer Beat a 23-Year Record?

Two-time Dakar Rally champion Sam Sunderland left London at 3:30 AM on September 5 aboard a motorcycle nobody had seen. He is trying to circumnavigate the globe in under 19 days, 8 hours, and 25 minutes.

That mark has stood since Kevin and Julia Sanders set it in 2002 on a BMW R1150GS. Nobody has broken it under the same rules since.

Triumph Develops New Moto2 Engine, Dropping Big Hints for Future Street Triple Upgrades

Triumph Motorcycles has officially announced a comprehensive redesign of its Moto2 race engine set to debut for the 2027 season. The overhauled inline-triple promises higher overall output, lighter weight, and improved torque delivery.

Built upon nearly two million kilometers of rigorous Moto2 competition data gathered since becoming the single engine supplier in 2019, this updated powerplant represents a major technical leap forward for the British manufacturer.

Custom Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC by Poulson Creative

The best custom motorcycles aren’t built from a catalogue. They start with a problem and an idea.

For Poulson Creative, an Essex workshop founded by Stuart Poulson in 2018, that meant taking Triumph’s Scrambler 1200 XC and asking what it could become. Their answer: The Jackal, a bespoke machine that blends off-road capability with long-distance comfort, all without losing the scrambler’s character.

Is Triumph’s 29-Bike Blitz the Most Ambitious Launch Ever?

Triumph just announced 29 new motorcycles arriving over the next six months, marking the biggest rollout in the British brand’s modern era. This isn’t just a refresh — it’s a full-scale assault on nearly every market segment at once.

The rollout kicks off October 21 with a lineup that spans electric youth bikes, off-road models, all the way up to big naked bikes and adventure tourers. Seven models are already named, and the remaining 22 include both fresh variants and completely new models that haven’t been teased yet.

Custom Triumph Bonneville Bobber by Tamarit

The Bonneville Bobber has always been a minimalist’s dream. Triumph’s modern take on the classic bobber aesthetic comes complete with a floating saddle, stripped-down bodywork, and an air of restraint. But what if you wanted to push it further? Spanish custom shop Tamarit took that question seriously with Miss Hyde, a build that transforms the Bobber into something far more aggressive.

The conversion starts with the bodywork. The factory’s floating saddle is replaced by a one-piece subframe that merges the seat and rear section into a single assembly. Below that, an airbox delete hides the wiring behind a chrome cover. The swingarm gets the full Tamarit treatment: heavily braced upper section, chrome plating, and speed holes to reduce weight.

Triumph’s New War Paint: Brighter Colors for 2027

Six core models are getting fresh colorways for the new model year, arriving in showrooms starting in August. The move signals Triumph’s commitment to giving riders more personalization options across its most popular lineup.

The Tiger Sport 800 trades understated grey for a striking new Sapphire Black and Racing Yellow combo that screams performance. It’s a bold departure from the bike’s usual sophisticated palette, and one we’ve covered the earlier Tiger Sport 660 extensively.

Custom Triumph Bonneville T120 by Tamarit Motorcycles

This custom Triumph Bonneville T120 built by Tamarit Motorcycles out of Spain is gorgeous.

The bike, nicknamed “First,” was commissioned by a French guy named Patrick who wanted a totally personalized machine that blended rugged “brat-style” proportions with a bit of a sporty café racer look.

Video Analysis: 2026 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 Review

On the launch of the 2026 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 in Alicante, Spain, RideApart was there to report. The headline for Triumph with the 2026 model is a significant power boost and a more robust feature set, making it a serious contender in the middleweight adventure-touring segment.

Below, we will take a detailed look at RideApart’s video review, and then I’ll provide my own opinions on this unique motorcycle.

Custom Triumph Street Twin by Crafton Atelier

The TYPE 110 by Bangkok-based Crafton Atelier is a sophisticated reinterpretation of the classic Triumph Street Twin, designed to channel the spirit and athletic stance of the early 1960s Triumph Tiger 110.

Rather than a traditional “chopped” custom, the build utilizes a high-end, plug-and-play kit that corrects the Street Twin’s stock, rear-heavy silhouette without any permanent modifications to the frame.