Excessive friction results in recalltriumph tf 450 models to require cylinder head replacementTriumph is recalling its 450-class off-road models because of an issue that will require a full cylinder head replacement. The recall affects the 2026 TF 450-C cross country, TF 450-E enduro, and TF 450-X motocross bike, as well as the 2025 TF 450-RC Edition.There is no indication that any TF 250 models are affected, so if you own one of the quarter-liter models, you're likely in the clear.Read More:2026 Triumph TF 450-X – First Look2026 Triumph TF 250-C and TF 450-C – First Look2026 Triumph TF 450-E and TF 250-E Off-Road Models – First Look2025 Triumph TF 450-RC Edition – First LookAdvertisementAdvertisementAs of this writing, a recall has been formally announced by Transport Canada for Canadian consumers. No corresponding recall has been announced yet by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, but the recall notice has been posted to Triumph's U.S. site.triumph tf 450 models to require cylinder head replacementAccording to a recall notice from Triumph, the rocker arm assembly in the cylinder head of some motorcycles may develop excessive friction between the arm and the shaft. As the problem progresses, the excessive friction can affect engine performance and, in extreme cases, cause the engine to stall while riding, creating a crash risk.Triumph dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly on affected models with an updated component that should correct the problem.Become a Motorcycle.com insider. Get the latest motorcycle news first by subscribing to our newsletter here.
