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...a 2014 KTM SX-450f Factory Edition. Serial number #003. The third one made and sent over to the United States. I am in love with this thing.
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Sweet.
EZZA 95B 3/5/2014 4:35pm
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My keyboard is now covered in drool... Nice.
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that is NICE!!!!
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what does the factory editions come with?
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mauimotox99 wrote:
what does the factory editions come with?
The factory edition comes with MX52 tires, holeshot device, orange frame, Akrapovic exhaust, mapping switch, slightly different wheels/spokes and a couple of other misc. goodies as I recall...

Not horrible bang for the buck when you look at the price difference for what you get.

Shane
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mauimotox99 wrote:
what does the factory editions come with?
KTMShane699 wrote:
The factory edition comes with MX52 tires, holeshot device, orange frame, Akrapovic exhaust, mapping switch, slightly different wheels/spokes and a couple of other misc. goodies as...
The factory edition comes with MX52 tires, holeshot device, orange frame, Akrapovic exhaust, mapping switch, slightly different wheels/spokes and a couple of other misc. goodies as I recall...

Not horrible bang for the buck when you look at the price difference for what you get.

Shane
The only thing I don't like is the exhaust...if I bought one of those I would put an FMF on it. And Im guessing w the price your paying for that Akrapovic . Its it the header also...dosnt look like it.
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Badass. Bad. Ass.
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bullpen658 3/5/2014 6:11pm
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Didn't you mean to say "My dad just spoke with his wallet"?????

He spoke LOUDLY too. KILLER BIKE!!! I'd bone it.
vanillaice782 3/5/2014 6:12pm
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ButteryWaffles wrote:
hydraulic clutch?
All katooms have hydraulic clutches. They feel like butter.
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orange sex, the pipe is nice , but a shorter version would make that bike perfect.
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Nice Visser! What shop did you guys end up getting it from?

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Underground 3/5/2014 6:40pm
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mauimotox99 wrote:
what does the factory editions come with?
KTMShane699 wrote:
The factory edition comes with MX52 tires, holeshot device, orange frame, Akrapovic exhaust, mapping switch, slightly different wheels/spokes and a couple of other misc. goodies as...
The factory edition comes with MX52 tires, holeshot device, orange frame, Akrapovic exhaust, mapping switch, slightly different wheels/spokes and a couple of other misc. goodies as I recall...

Not horrible bang for the buck when you look at the price difference for what you get.

Shane
COAL-TRAIN wrote:
The only thing I don't like is the exhaust...if I bought one of those I would put an FMF on it. And Im guessing w the...
The only thing I don't like is the exhaust...if I bought one of those I would put an FMF on it. And Im guessing w the price your paying for that Akrapovic . Its it the header also...dosnt look like it.
Why's that? Why would you change from a full Ti system developed in conjunction with the factory and part of what makes this bike what it is to an FMF? Have you ridden a modern KTM450? I rode the 14 stocker and it don't need no more power unless your too good to be posting here or trying to spin the rear tire on tarmac in top gear!
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Brent 3/5/2014 6:42pm
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Is the KTM factory edition considered a stock bike?

Does it have the same WP suspension as the non- factory edition?
Underground 3/5/2014 6:47pm
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Very nice purchase BTW. Bet your dad's still got one the cat can't put scratch marks in! I wood!!!
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EZZA 95B wrote:
My keyboard is now covered in drool... Nice.
Yeah, body fluids on mine too.

Kevin Reynolds 3/5/2014 7:04pm
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KTMShane699 wrote:
The factory edition comes with MX52 tires, holeshot device, orange frame, Akrapovic exhaust, mapping switch, slightly different wheels/spokes and a couple of other misc. goodies as...
The factory edition comes with MX52 tires, holeshot device, orange frame, Akrapovic exhaust, mapping switch, slightly different wheels/spokes and a couple of other misc. goodies as I recall...

Not horrible bang for the buck when you look at the price difference for what you get.

Shane
COAL-TRAIN wrote:
The only thing I don't like is the exhaust...if I bought one of those I would put an FMF on it. And Im guessing w the...
The only thing I don't like is the exhaust...if I bought one of those I would put an FMF on it. And Im guessing w the price your paying for that Akrapovic . Its it the header also...dosnt look like it.
Underground wrote:
Why's that? Why would you change from a full Ti system developed in conjunction with the factory and part of what makes this bike what it...
Why's that? Why would you change from a full Ti system developed in conjunction with the factory and part of what makes this bike what it is to an FMF? Have you ridden a modern KTM450? I rode the 14 stocker and it don't need no more power unless your too good to be posting here or trying to spin the rear tire on tarmac in top gear!
The head pipe is not Ti. It's the same stainless steel head pipe thats on the standard 450. If the Akro muff is the same as the Akro muff that was on the 2013.5 FE its a pig boat anchor. I pulled my the day I brought my 2013.5 home and went full Ti FMF. The real full Ti system was too much coin.
EZZA 95B 3/5/2014 7:04pm
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Huh Sick Laughing @ Bigfoot
vintagedave393 3/5/2014 7:07pm
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Suspension is upgraded to the new CS4 fork with a different offset. Also has a longer linkage arm and 4 mm shorter shock and a forged cross tube for the linkage mount.

Fork is supposed to be a BIG upgrade from the standard WP closed cartridge fork.
Kevin Reynolds 3/5/2014 7:21pm
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vintagedave393 wrote:
Suspension is upgraded to the new CS4 fork with a different offset. Also has a longer linkage arm and 4 mm shorter shock and a forged...
Suspension is upgraded to the new CS4 fork with a different offset. Also has a longer linkage arm and 4 mm shorter shock and a forged cross tube for the linkage mount.

Fork is supposed to be a BIG upgrade from the standard WP closed cartridge fork.
Shock is actually 4mm longer. They changed the suspension raising rate by changing the pull rod to a rod that is 2.5mm longer. Since a longer rod makes the bike ride lower they used a longer shaft on the shock to keep the ride height the same as before.
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too pretty to ride...put it over the fireplace
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burn1986 3/5/2014 8:26pm
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Wow, just Wow! Super nice bike!
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BobbyM wrote:
too pretty to ride...put it over the fireplace
Yeah no doubt a real thing of beauty....

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