2023 KTM SX 450 F Factory Edition

DESCRIPTION:

TEARING AHEAD

The 2023 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION brings factory racing-levels of capability to the privateer pits. With limited units being built, it is as exclusive as the weaponry used by the official Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team. Blending Factory Racing graphics and top-shelf racing componentry, the 2023 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION doesn't only look the part - it shreds too.

FEATURES:

BEFORE THE GATE

• SERVICEABILITY: The 2023 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION is engineered and designed to provide riders with easy-to-access service parts, as well as suspension adjustability. This allows faster track-side and off-season maintenance, as well as making motocross more accessible for novice riders without pit crews.
• EASY SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT: Both front and rear suspension make use of a totally tool-free suspension setup. Thanks to an all-new shock absorber design featuring hand-adjustable dual compression control, it allows riders to adjust high- and low-speed settings in a matter of seconds. On the front end, the forks are also easily adjusted thanks to a single air pressure preload valve, as well as through easy access click adjusters for compression and rebound. We'll even throw the air pump in as standard.
• AIR FILTER BOX: Designed to provide maximum airflow, the air filter box has precisely positioned inlet ducts aimed at preventing air deformation and maintaining filter protection. The Twin Air filter and air filter support design feature a simple fail-proof mounting system for safe and accurate filter installation, ensuring the air filter is easily accessed, without tools, by removing the left side panel, for easy track-side maintenance. A vented air filter box cover is also included in the by-pack.

CALM UNDER FIRE

• ABSOLUTE CONTROL: No matter how gnarly the track is, you'll stay in complete control thanks to a class-leading frame design that has not only been engineered for longitudinal rigidity but also repositions rotating mass closer to the center of gravity. The shock mounting also provides improved anti-squat behavior to better traction out of corners, while the footpeg mounting position has moved inwards for less risk of hooking up in deep ruts or when scrubbing jumps.
• ERGONOMICS: The 2023 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION features a proven rider triangle that puts the rider in complete control. With knee contact gripping surfaces all around, plastics that work to expel mud buildup in wet, muddy conditions, and a flat seat profile, you'll be glued to this machine.
• PERFORMANCE: The 2023 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION engine is positioned in the frame to achieve a low front sprocket position. All of this means you get class-leading mass centralization, benefiting handling and anti-squat behavior.

HIT THE BIG STUFF

• STABILITY: The 2023 KTM 450 SX-F is rock-solid at any speed thanks to a forged steering head connection and lightweight Factory triple clamps. Made from high-grade aluminum, the clamps feature optimally tuned steering stem stiffness, perfect alignment of the fork tubes, and precise geometry of the fork clamps to ensure highly responsive and smooth fork action - not to mention unwavering stability when charging across ruts and onto the podium.
• MASS CENTRALIZATION: Ready to rip your arms out of the sockets? Together with the benefits of mass centralization and an overall lighter feel, the anti-squat behavior of the chassis is significantly improved by changing the backbone of the steel frame concept. In layman's terms, the 2023 KTM 450 SX-F gets its power down perfectly when tearing out of corners.
• WP XACT FORK: 48 mm air type WP XACT front fork with a split damping function provides all the confidence you need to attack the track. New hydrostops in the fork legs improve bottoming-out resistance and account for less rebound when attacking big jumps, bumps, and thumps. Redesigned fork protection rings also increase protection against dirt, making them as reliable as they are awesome.

MAINTAINING MOMENTUM

• CONSISTENCY: The WP XACT shock absorber provides unmatched consistency lap after lap, thanks to low-friction SKF linkage seals and advanced damping characteristics for unsurpassed traction and energy absorption. Updated settings for 2023 also mean smoother, faster laps.
• ENERGY ABSORPTION: Besides the expertly crafted, hydro-formed, laser-cut, and robot-welded frame being engineered to provide exceptional rider feedback and straight-line stability, it consists of specifically calculated parameters of longitudinal and torsional flex. This means the frame acts as a "shock absorber" of sorts, making for a less harsh ride, resulting in less rider fatigue over many hard laps.
• GROUND CLEARANCE: Thanks to the superior frame and shock absorber geometry, the ground clearance means there is less chance of dragging the linkage over steep jumps. Additionally, with topology-optimized die-cast footpegs, the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION is also less susceptible to hooking on deep ruts and take-offs when scrubbing. Want more? A carbon skid plate adds that little extra protection.

START STRONG

• LAUNCH CONTROL & QUICKSHIFTER: Quite literally READY TO RACE right out of the crate, the 2023 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION comes standard with a hole shot device, launch control, and a Quickshifter. This means it also comes standard with ultra-fast upshifts, rock-steady acceleration, and extreme levels of traction.
• SELECTABLE MAPS + TC: The map select switch on the 2023 KTM SX models features a simple design, allowing for easier functionality in switching between 2 engine maps. Map 1 provides a more linear power curve, while map 2 punches all-out with aggressive throttle and explosive power. Luckily, traction control is easy toggled to an on or off position from the same switch, ensuring maximum traction and a distinct advantage in wet or muddy conditions.
• MORE USABLE POWER: The 2023 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION announces its presence at the starting gate with thunder-like percussion. Thanks in part to its lightweight Akrapovic silencer and manic 4-stroke powerplant, it sets the bar even while at idle. With class-leading power output and an overall engine weight of only 59 lb (26.8 kg), you'll leave the competition with more than a little mud on the face.