First Look: 2018 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition

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endurox 12/4/2017 12:53pm
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TXDirt wrote:
Just a random question but do these FE bikes come with Ti bolt kits already on them?
Lack of Titanium in these detailed pics. http://racerxonline.com/2017/12/04/ktm-announces-new-generation-450-sx-…
So one could get maybe 3 pounds off with a ti rear spring, ti axles and swingarm pivot. Amazing how light this new 450 is. My 150 xc-w is only 20 pounds lighter.
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dcg141 12/4/2017 1:13pm
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RCMXracing wrote:
Funny reading all the “looks” comments. Personally could care less. Performance people! Just think Uma Thurman.
I think about her a lot.
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mx317 12/4/2017 1:18pm
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drt410 wrote:
Why is the new rear shock only on riders bikes and not the FE bike you can get at retail? It appears to have the old...
Why is the new rear shock only on riders bikes and not the FE bike you can get at retail? It appears to have the old shock on the new bike being sold to the public but the new shock on the factory bikes.
The shock is updated with a new piston. The "works shock" is for factory riders on the team. The Trax shock might be changed to the new design, but we will just have to wait and see.

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-MAVERICK- 12/4/2017 1:50pm
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soopah noviss wrote:
Any pics of her good (left) side?
Here's the left side.


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flatout111 12/4/2017 2:04pm
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Starting to really love the look of the new FE. Aesthetically, the 18.5 is my favorite since the 15.5 which looked amazing and was so revolutionary in weight loss.

Beautiful machine, KTM. And even lighter. Wow.
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bvm111 12/4/2017 2:10pm
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nytsmaC wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/12/04/229397/s1200_AE0CE586_032E_4D75_81EC_8F1382CC28E4.jpg[/img]


Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing

Im going to be saying “would you look at that” the rest of the day!!!
Barry_Smith 12/4/2017 2:14pm
12/4/2017 2:14pm
I am super happy with the look of my 2017 125 and will grab a 2018 250 to match. This new FE look is not for me. I am sure some will love it, but to me it just looks wrong.

Motard-ish rear fender, 2012-ish side plates, weird front plate, and the whole bike looks like it was just rear-ended in the parking lot.

Again, that is just my personal opinion and tastes.
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MBR 12/4/2017 2:19pm
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When sitting on a bike you can really feel how much thinner the new bike is from the shrouds. The older model felt a bit too wide for my taste and even the factory riders said the same.

Old:

New:




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colintrax 12/4/2017 2:23pm
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MBR wrote:
When sitting on a bike you can really feel how much thinner the new bike is from the shrouds. The older model felt a bit too...
When sitting on a bike you can really feel how much thinner the new bike is from the shrouds. The older model felt a bit too wide for my taste and even the factory riders said the same.

Old:

New:




Woah, I figured itd be noticeable but that's huge
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RCMXracing 12/4/2017 2:33pm
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MBR wrote:
When sitting on a bike you can really feel how much thinner the new bike is from the shrouds. The older model felt a bit too...
When sitting on a bike you can really feel how much thinner the new bike is from the shrouds. The older model felt a bit too wide for my taste and even the factory riders said the same.

Old:

New:




The ONE thing I never liked and now they fixed it. Running out of excuses not to get one. Damnit!
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Motofinne 12/4/2017 2:33pm
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Wow. That seems to be a huge improvement!
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RCMXracing 12/4/2017 2:46pm
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rikhek wrote:
Excellent point and another BIG reason to buy a KTM. Much lower overall cost of ownership. I buy a new bike every two years. I put...
Excellent point and another BIG reason to buy a KTM. Much lower overall cost of ownership. I buy a new bike every two years. I put right at 125 hrs/year on a bike so I sell them with 250 hours. The last two I sold, a 13 and a 15 I sold for $3,000 less than I paid new.

I get to ride a "new/newer" bike for $1,500/year or $12/hr. I've had dozens of jap bikes and I've never had one that cost less to run than a KTM.

Further, I've not had to spend a penny on the 13 or 15. The top ends and even the clutches last for 250 hours without issue. All i have to do is change the oil and clean the filter every 10 hours.

When you crunch all the numbers the KTM is a bargin. FWIW, I'm nor brand loyal. I buy whatever I believe is the best machine. I rode Honda's for years before switching to KTMs in 2010.

If you can swing the coin it's cheaper to buy a new KTM every 2 years than to buy used a used bike.

Rick

P.S. You might pick up on the statement above that I bought a 17 and an 18 450 while also stating I buy every 2 years. My son actually bought the 18 for himself. First bike I didn't buy for him as he's out of college and working. He was a brand loyal Honda rider for the last 16 years. He saw how little I had to do with my KTMs and how high the resale was that he just couldn't justify buying a Honda.... It was funny seeing how tough it was for him to go KTM but he now has 40+ hours on his and he loves the bike.
Agree KTM built quality and reliability is excellent, but really with the 250hrs on a top end and clutch?! Unless you ride like a Grandma I’m calling bullshit. For a 450 the manual recommends 50hrs top, 100 bottom. I would see no problem doubling that 100/200. But you’re talking X5 hrs on a top end. Rolling the dice man. Convince me 250 hrs on a top end is a good idea...and the clutch? Wut?
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Myke 12/4/2017 3:40pm
12/4/2017 3:40pm
Great looking bike!

When does anyone get to ride it?
Jmicmoto13 12/4/2017 3:44pm
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nytsmaC wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/12/04/229397/s1200_AE0CE586_032E_4D75_81EC_8F1382CC28E4.jpg[/img]


Would ya just look at it!!!!
mikebrownsound 12/4/2017 3:55pm
12/4/2017 3:55pm
Can we stop making white rear fenders? Stick with orange.
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CarlinoJoeVideo 12/4/2017 4:03pm
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Is it me, or does that FMF seem long?


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BobPA 12/4/2017 4:09pm
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CarlinoJoeVideo wrote:
Is it me, or does that FMF seem long? [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/12/04/229442/s1200_E14541C6_B054_4311_BD6B_32F785CC7E36.jpg[/img]
Is it me, or does that FMF seem long?


The FMF looks awful.

I like the look of my 2017 better than the new bikes, really have to see one in person though.

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xr70 12/4/2017 4:14pm
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Nice but I was hoping for spring fork. Like a production model of the CV.
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Yzf916 12/4/2017 4:28pm
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So when do we see the 250FE ?
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ML512 12/4/2017 4:30pm
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Yzf916 wrote:
So when do we see the 250FE ?
There isn't one.
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crockett 12/4/2017 4:40pm
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So thatsssss why Honda does a dual exhaust. JA exhaust looks like a cannon with those small plastics
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280driver 12/4/2017 4:46pm
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So how does KTM continue to find ways to make their bikes lighter while the new bikes from Japan get heavier? Serious, what is it about their bikes that make them so much different weight wise?
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ledger 12/4/2017 4:56pm
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My only gripe is the fuel tank opening is off center, lol Silly ....that's my OCD side. Props to KTM and Husky for lighter and faster bike's.
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yz125111 12/4/2017 5:09pm
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Bike is sick. So stoked to see the RE 450 also
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yz125111 12/4/2017 5:11pm
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ML512. Is the shock body actually new from previous. I realize the one shown on the factory team bikes is different. Couldnt really tell?
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yz125111 12/4/2017 5:14pm
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CarlinoJoeVideo wrote:
Is it me, or does that FMF seem long? [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/12/04/229442/s1200_E14541C6_B054_4311_BD6B_32F785CC7E36.jpg[/img]
Is it me, or does that FMF seem long?


Ya. That FMF looks like doo doo
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YZfan1230 12/4/2017 5:28pm
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I wish there was a Husky factory edition, I feel like a Rockstar Husky replica would sell really well!
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reded 12/4/2017 5:36pm
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YZfan1230 wrote:
I wish there was a Husky factory edition, I feel like a Rockstar Husky replica would sell really well!
Dreams do come true.
Aceofspades 12/4/2017 5:37pm
12/4/2017 5:37pm
The shrouds look like the older 2013 shrouds.

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