New KTM 450 Factory Edition

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Someone really phoned in the graphics for this year.

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flatout111 12/17/2018 11:09am
12/17/2018 11:09am Edited Date/Time 12/17/2018 11:21am
Yeah, I'd love to see a side by side with last year's model. It looks nearly identical. I know graphics are low on the importance list but KTM is going the Kawi way lately with every bike looking the same. Bummer. Was hoping for a fresh look for this year.

I'd be interested to hear specs on engine and suspension improvements.
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mikec265 12/17/2018 11:15am
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Seems strange to see without just the number 5 on it.
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kNewc 12/17/2018 11:15am
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Can I get a Webb edition for us shorter guys?
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SK523 12/17/2018 11:15am
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Are those still wp aer48 forks?

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Motofinne 12/17/2018 11:27am
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SK523 wrote:
Are those still wp aer48 forks?
Yes.
Matt Fisher 12/17/2018 11:32am
12/17/2018 11:32am
While it's rather underwhelming on paper, I suspect there will be substantially improved mapping. That, combined with improved suspension will likely make for a much better motorcycle out of the box.
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blaze 57 12/17/2018 11:42am
12/17/2018 11:42am Edited Date/Time 12/17/2018 11:43am
Improving the mapping...easy

Fixing the suspension..easy

So I guess you should just keep your 18' or 19' I would suspect unless you need a new bike.

I was hoping for something dramatic like CV spring forks but I heard those are harder to set up for production and the masses compared to the AER. I agree with this. Fat, skinny, slow or fast the AER's are very simple to understand and set up and thus KTM's marketing point.
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SK523 12/17/2018 11:42am
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SK523 wrote:
Are those still wp aer48 forks?
Motofinne wrote:
Yes.
Damn... Sideways Sideways
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T-Fish 12/17/2018 12:21pm
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I’d been wondering about the clamps since I saw them at the MXdN. Wonder if they’ll be in the PowerParts catalog.


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racerxx276 12/17/2018 12:48pm
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from KTM spec's

Front suspension…WP-USD, XACT, 48mm
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Motofinne 12/17/2018 1:08pm
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racerxx276 wrote:
from KTM spec's

Front suspension…WP-USD, XACT, 48mm
Just new branding, still the same fork.
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Anonymous (not verified) 12/17/2018 1:18pm
12/17/2018 1:18pm Edited Date/Time 9/1/2026 6:11pm
Good looking wheel set that’s for sure
brooklynevans 12/17/2018 1:33pm
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T-Fish wrote:
I’d been wondering about the clamps since I saw them at the MXdN. Wonder if they’ll be in the PowerParts catalog. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/12/17/310837/s1200_47DB7838_A928_4543_BA48_E1D91BD42223.jpg[/img]
I’d been wondering about the clamps since I saw them at the MXdN. Wonder if they’ll be in the PowerParts catalog.


They are in the KTM catalogue already in UK?
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TeamGreen 12/17/2018 3:45pm
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So...we’re sure there’s no new internals in those forks?
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racerx217 12/17/2018 3:50pm
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only 12500 out the door, meanwhile you can get a left over 18 yamaha 450 or Honda 450 for under 7k.... it wont make you faster bro
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2018 Yamadog and Honder for under 7K OTD?! Wow. That’s a great deal. KTM/HUS almost no deals on leftovers.
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racerx217 12/17/2018 4:10pm
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RCMXracing wrote:
2018 Yamadog and Honder for under 7K OTD?! Wow. That’s a great deal. KTM/HUS almost no deals on leftovers.
Caro motorsports in Caro Mi, is advertising $6850 out the door with the TLD toolbox and tools right now. Worth the drive if you want one.
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RCMXracing wrote:
2018 Yamadog and Honder for under 7K OTD?! Wow. That’s a great deal. KTM/HUS almost no deals on leftovers.
I've seen 18 ktms for 8k
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racerx217 12/17/2018 4:23pm
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RCMXracing wrote:
2018 Yamadog and Honder for under 7K OTD?! Wow. That’s a great deal. KTM/HUS almost no deals on leftovers.
MX558 wrote:
I've seen 18 ktms for 8k
out the door with taxes and fees? where?
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motomike894 12/17/2018 4:41pm
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Overpriced junk, might well spend 4,500 less buy another brand and enjoy yourself just as much.

I’ve ridden new ktms and have never been impressed other than the brakes.
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mattyhamz2 12/17/2018 4:45pm
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RCMXracing wrote:
2018 Yamadog and Honder for under 7K OTD?! Wow. That’s a great deal. KTM/HUS almost no deals on leftovers.
MX558 wrote:
I've seen 18 ktms for 8k
Got an email today for an 18 Husky 450 for $8999 plus tax and fees while the Yamaha was $7299 and Suzuki was $6499
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Eddieg15 12/17/2018 7:52pm
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motomike894 wrote:
Overpriced junk, might well spend 4,500 less buy another brand and enjoy yourself just as much. I’ve ridden new ktms and have never been impressed other...
Overpriced junk, might well spend 4,500 less buy another brand and enjoy yourself just as much.

I’ve ridden new ktms and have never been impressed other than the brakes.
Jap bikes worth their weight in scrap. Under priced junk
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RCMXracing 12/17/2018 9:22pm
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Man this whole thread went in the shitter. Quick.
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nascarnate326 12/18/2018 2:45am
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Needs an orange rear fender and orange bar pad IMO.
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bowser 12/18/2018 2:54am
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racerxx276 wrote:
from KTM spec's

Front suspension…WP-USD, XACT, 48mm
Motofinne wrote:
Just new branding, still the same fork.
Not so sure on that, from my understanding the XACT stands for Xplor Air Cone Technology
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mxjon454 12/18/2018 3:10am
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I dont get why they have to a stock head pipe with the factory edition models. Paying all that extra coin and you dont even get the aftermarket header for it.
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Motofinne 12/18/2018 3:34am
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racerxx276 wrote:
from KTM spec's

Front suspension…WP-USD, XACT, 48mm
Motofinne wrote:
Just new branding, still the same fork.
bowser wrote:
Not so sure on that, from my understanding the XACT stands for Xplor Air Cone Technology
Xplor is the offroad WP fork.

I posted a question about this to the Pulp MX show and ML answered on the show that WP are just rebranding their stuff.
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MX915 12/18/2018 4:17am
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mxjon454 wrote:
I dont get why they have to a stock head pipe with the factory edition models. Paying all that extra coin and you dont even get...
I dont get why they have to a stock head pipe with the factory edition models. Paying all that extra coin and you dont even get the aftermarket header for it.
CRF works edition uses stock header too Whistling
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