Triumph’s First Electric Off-Road Motorcycles Make Riding More Accessible for the Next Generation

These trail-ready all-electric two-wheelers offer a great way to get ’em started in the saddle from a young age.

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Whether it’s learning a language, picking up an instrument or mastering a sport, the earlier you start, the more proficient you’ll be later on down the road.

This proves especially true when it comes to motorcycle racing, as the World Superbike and MotoGP champions of today are often getting their first laps in just about as soon as they can walk. 

Four yellow and black electric off-road bikes positioned on rocky terrain with a forest background.
The TXP range runs from the tiny TXP-12 up to the teen- and adult-sized TXP-24.
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With this in mind, Triumph has just launched a new line of electric trail bikes intended to make motorcycling more accessible to the next generation of riders. In this sense, even though they’re technically children’s offerings, they’ll make riding more fun for everyone.

Growing into adventure

It’s called the TXP range, and Triumph has developed it in collaboration with its trials-focused subsidiary, OSET. Like the company’s own line of electric children’s offerings, each bike has been engineered from the ground up with age-specific frames, geometry, controls and components.

Adult and child in black and neon yellow motocross gear with helmets on dirt bikes on a forest trail.
Getting kids on two wheels early is the key to a lifetime of masterful bike handling.
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On one side of the range is the TXP-12, a tiny 600W option for riders as young as three. With its low 14-inch seat height and svelte 50-pound curb weight (in trials configuration), it’s ideal for those just getting the hang of balancing on two wheels.

At the opposite end is the 1600W TXP-24. Designed for children over the age of ten, teenagers and adults up to 198 pounds, it’s the biggest of the lot and can accommodate seat heights just under 32 inches. In keeping with its larger stature, it offers the most capability along with the most adjustability.

Seven black and neon yellow electric dirt bikes parked on a dirt path surrounded by greenery.
Whether you go for seated trail mode or standing trials mode, the TXP offers an ideal entry into off-road riding.
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Rounded out by a pair of middling models in the TXP-16 and the TXP-20, it’s a range that offers bikes for riders of all sizes and abilities. As you’d expect, things like top speed, suspension travel and braking are tailored to the bike (and adjustable via different mapping modes), so it essentially scales the potential for adventure as kids grow.

Close-up of a black bicycle handlebar with a red and black bell and brake lever.
Features like an integrated safety lanyard cutoff ensure that young riders won’t go beyond their abilities.
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Moreover, because the entire lineup is electric, it avoids the complications of a clutch and shifter pedal altogether. Even if shifting one’s own gears is a necessary skill for every enthusiast, it’s one less variable for younger riders to overcome as they get comfortable on the bike.   

Small but mighty

While the Triumph TXP lineup may be aimed at children and also all-electric, that’s not to say that it’s lacking in capabilities.

Quite the opposite, in fact. Trials bikes (in general) are designed to perform feats that few other motorcycles can, and these are no different.

Two riders in black and neon yellow gear riding yellow electric dirt bikes on a forest trail.
Were it not for the disproportionately large helmets, you wouldn’t even know that kids were riding these.
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Each model packs tons of suspension travel relative to its size — the smallest TXP-12 boasts 50mm up front and 60mm at the rear, while the TXP-24 takes that up to 160mm and 145mm, respectively.

What’s more, they all sport Field-Oriented Control (FOC) for smoother motor operation, Active Power Stabilization (APS) for consistent power delivery, as well as IP67-rated electronics and batteries for water and dust-proof performance.

Top it all off with parent-friendly features like magnetic safety lanyards, PIN-protected speed controls and two-stage startup sequences, and the only thing that can make these bikes better is the versatility of their two-in-one seated and standing design.

Close-up of a black and red OSET rear shock absorber mounted on a yellow and black off-road bike frame near the rear tire.
OSET builds its all-electric bikes for real-world performance, even if they are sized for children.
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Pricing and availability

If you’d like to get your hands on Triumph’s TXP electric off-road motorcycles, you can head to the brand’s website for more info. Prices range from $1,695 for the TXP-12 to $2,295.00 for the TXP-16. 

Though Triumph has announced the TXP-20 and TXP-24, at this time, they have not been added to the brand’s product lineup. In the UK, they’re set to retail for £3,195 and £3,695, respectively.

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