KTM Announces 2012 450 SX-F Factory Edition 2

MURRIETA, Calif. - It is with great excitement that KTM announces the release of the 2012 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition. This is an entirely new model which showcases a brand new 450 SX-F engine and chassis that make this the bike of choice for KTM’s newest 450 pilot, Red Bull/KTM rider Ryan Dungey.

Power for the Factory Edition comes from the new generation 449.3cc fuel-injected, single-cam, lightweight, four-stroke engine. In addition, the motorcycle features an entirely new chassis, including a new frame design, newly designed black anodized triple clamps and a new one-piece cast swingarm with a larger diameter axel all combined for a new level of performance handling.

If that wasn’t enough, the bike also comes equipped with aggressive new generation bodywork, an orange powder-coated frame, racing seat cover, orange anodized rear sprocket, black Excel rims, orange radiator protectors, Dunlop MX51 tires, black anodized Renthal Fat bar and Factory Red Bull KTM SX Team graphics. In addition, the Factory Edition will also include a user setting tool which gives the rider the necessary software to adjust the injection and ignition for every RPM range.

This premium race machine retails for $9,599 and can be seen in action for the first time on January 7th at the AMA Supercross opener in Anaheim, CA. Bikes will be available at KTM dealerships in spring of 2012.

The New 2012 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition

Engine

• New 449.3cc engine – Bore/Stroke 95mm/63.4mm


• 5 speed transmission with hydraulic operated single spring diaphragm clutch
• Die cast engine cases and lightweight engine parts provide 4.4lb weight savings
• New Keihin 44mm throttle body with tapered bore and repositioned fuel injector
• Newly designed single cam valve train with ultra light rocker arms, 4 titanium valves and high performance springs and retainers.


• New piston featuring a 12.6:1 compression ratio and box in box design, with new compression ring and oil scraper ring


• New crankshaft with new Pankl plain bearing connecting rod

• Includes user setting tool to give the rider the necessary software to adjust the injection and ignition for every RPM range.

Chassis
• New orange powder coated frame and new black anodized triple clamp design for improved flex and handling characteristics


• Aggressive new bodywork including new front fender, number plate, radiator shrouds and airbox covers


• Red Bull KTM Factory SX Race Team graphics and racing seat
• New one-piece cast swingarm with 5mm larger rear axle (25mm)


• Black Excel rims with machined hubs
• Orange anodized rear sprocket
• New fuel tank design with threaded inner screw cap type
• Black anodized Renthal Fat Bar with new KTM 827 bend