2023 KTM models?

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Motofinne 9/10/2021 6:21am
9/10/2021 6:21am Edited Date/Time 9/10/2021 6:23am
Dirtfighter wrote:
I’m confused , these pics are sxf? no linkage?
No that is probably an upcoming EXC-F. Usually they get the updated a year after the SX bikes so it's kinda strange that this is out there in the open. Maybe KTM is updating both the moto and enduro line ups for 2023?
sebastianer 9/10/2021 10:46am
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Motofinne wrote:
No that is probably an upcoming EXC-F. Usually they get the updated a year after the SX bikes so it's kinda strange that this is out...
No that is probably an upcoming EXC-F. Usually they get the updated a year after the SX bikes so it's kinda strange that this is out there in the open. Maybe KTM is updating both the moto and enduro line ups for 2023?
yeah that is what i feel that both enduro and mx models will be new.
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racerhansen 9/24/2021 10:09pm
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Another photo of the new bike
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racerhansen wrote:
Another photo of the new bike [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/09/24/511702/s1200_0F415402_D0EE_4B77_9810_D56A473A1D86.jpg[/img]
Another photo of the new bike
I think it’s so ugly personally..
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Vet57 9/25/2021 4:24am
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I lost track..will it be an orange or white rear fender? LOL
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racerhansen wrote:
Another photo of the new bike [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/09/24/511702/s1200_0F415402_D0EE_4B77_9810_D56A473A1D86.jpg[/img]
Another photo of the new bike
luke11 wrote:
I think it’s so ugly personally..
Agreed. It reminds me of the Tesla cyber truck
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resetjet 9/25/2021 6:11am
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Well that bike gets a 10 in the ugly category
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metal_miracle 9/25/2021 8:16am
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That shroud needs to be shorter , just don`t look right in my opinion.
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New around fork guards but what is this other thing?

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Y’all are assuming that is final production shrouds. Could be a disguise like you see in auto industry on new models so often. Or not. Agreed though. Unattractive. And look like they’d be ripped off in first crash. Unless it is just the angle of photo that makes them look like they stick out so far.
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Leeham 9/25/2021 11:15am
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If thats actually is the body work of the new KTM, which im sure its not. That is the ugliest new age bike ive ever seen.
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Yzf916 wrote:
Y’all are assuming that is final production shrouds. Could be a disguise like you see in auto industry on new models so often. Or not. Agreed...
Y’all are assuming that is final production shrouds. Could be a disguise like you see in auto industry on new models so often. Or not. Agreed though. Unattractive. And look like they’d be ripped off in first crash. Unless it is just the angle of photo that makes them look like they stick out so far.
I was just thinking the same thing, but I think the KTM "spy" pics of previous models ended up being pretty accurate to the final product.

I hope that's not the case for the 2023 models because that thing is fugly.
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duboiz 9/25/2021 12:05pm
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KTM/Husqvarna body work ages like wine in my opinion
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SeaClassExpert 9/25/2021 12:17pm
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Yzf916 wrote:
Y’all are assuming that is final production shrouds. Could be a disguise like you see in auto industry on new models so often. Or not. Agreed...
Y’all are assuming that is final production shrouds. Could be a disguise like you see in auto industry on new models so often. Or not. Agreed though. Unattractive. And look like they’d be ripped off in first crash. Unless it is just the angle of photo that makes them look like they stick out so far.
No disrespect man, but I've never seen spy shots of 'faux' plastics of these bikes

These manufacturers are not like Detroit manufacturers, what you see is usually what you get in spy shots
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metal_miracle 9/25/2021 4:52pm
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The 2011 spy photos was what we got as the 2011 model.
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rjg 9/25/2021 6:07pm
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I actually like the looks. Slap fluorescent colors on it and its looks laser! Ya, that is a stange item on the side of the black plastic.
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Yzf916 wrote:
Y’all are assuming that is final production shrouds. Could be a disguise like you see in auto industry on new models so often. Or not. Agreed...
Y’all are assuming that is final production shrouds. Could be a disguise like you see in auto industry on new models so often. Or not. Agreed though. Unattractive. And look like they’d be ripped off in first crash. Unless it is just the angle of photo that makes them look like they stick out so far.
SeaClassExpert wrote:
No disrespect man, but I've never seen spy shots of 'faux' plastics of these bikes These manufacturers are not like Detroit manufacturers, what you see is...
No disrespect man, but I've never seen spy shots of 'faux' plastics of these bikes

These manufacturers are not like Detroit manufacturers, what you see is usually what you get in spy shots
I agree. Just like when photos leaked of the 2010 YZ450F and everyone said no way, with hidden cap and "unfinished " looking plastic that had rivets etc. Then the production model looked identical. So I'd bet that is for sure the new plastic mold for the new KTM.

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Yzf916 wrote:
Y’all are assuming that is final production shrouds. Could be a disguise like you see in auto industry on new models so often. Or not. Agreed...
Y’all are assuming that is final production shrouds. Could be a disguise like you see in auto industry on new models so often. Or not. Agreed though. Unattractive. And look like they’d be ripped off in first crash. Unless it is just the angle of photo that makes them look like they stick out so far.
SeaClassExpert wrote:
No disrespect man, but I've never seen spy shots of 'faux' plastics of these bikes These manufacturers are not like Detroit manufacturers, what you see is...
No disrespect man, but I've never seen spy shots of 'faux' plastics of these bikes

These manufacturers are not like Detroit manufacturers, what you see is usually what you get in spy shots
AH387 wrote:
I agree. Just like when photos leaked of the 2010 YZ450F and everyone said no way, with hidden cap and "unfinished " looking plastic that had...
I agree. Just like when photos leaked of the 2010 YZ450F and everyone said no way, with hidden cap and "unfinished " looking plastic that had rivets etc. Then the production model looked identical. So I'd bet that is for sure the new plastic mold for the new KTM.
Anyone have those photos. They would be cool to see again
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Spooner 9/26/2021 6:05am
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Yeah, molds for plastics are super expensive so no way they made one unless it was the final design.
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Hi Side 9/26/2021 6:09am
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I guess a big question for a lot of people is whether or not current model Cone Valve's and Trax shocks will bolt right on to the '23 models?
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Spooner wrote:
Yeah, molds for plastics are super expensive so no way they made one unless it was the final design.
It's most likely the final design, but 3D printed one's could be made for cheap for testing.
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racerhansen wrote:
Another photo of the new bike [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/09/24/511702/s1200_0F415402_D0EE_4B77_9810_D56A473A1D86.jpg[/img]
Another photo of the new bike
luke11 wrote:
I think it’s so ugly personally..
I have to agree on that one. I have usually liked KTM designs but this one has been beaten by the ugly stick...
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Motofinne 9/27/2021 5:51am
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That is a very strange looking bike. I'll wait for some better pictures but the first impression is not positive.
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Andy7 9/27/2021 6:09am
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Don't know if someone mentioned it already, but the tank shrouds look like the ones on the new RMZ's.

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Hi Side wrote:
I guess a big question for a lot of people is whether or not current model Cone Valve's and Trax shocks will bolt right on to...
I guess a big question for a lot of people is whether or not current model Cone Valve's and Trax shocks will bolt right on to the '23 models?
Cone valves will work shock will not…
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Spat24 9/27/2021 10:14am
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Andy7 wrote:
Don't know if someone mentioned it already, but the tank shrouds look like the ones on the new RMZ's. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/09/27/512058/s1200_2018RM_Z450SIDE.jpg[/img]
Don't know if someone mentioned it already, but the tank shrouds look like the ones on the new RMZ's.

Wow - what a great looking bike!!
Ha - had too.
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Dante4prez wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/09/09/509224/s1200_IMG_20210908_WA0010.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/09/09/509225/s1200_IMG_20210908_WA0006.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/09/09/509226/s1200_IMG_20210908_WA0005.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/09/09/509228/s1200_IMG_20210908_WA0001.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/09/09/509227/s1200_IMG_20210908_WA0004.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/09/09/509229/s1200_IMG_20210908_WA0008.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/09/09/509230/s1200_IMG_20210908_WA0013.jpg[/img]







I don't like those cam chain tensioners.
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Richy 9/29/2021 2:01am
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Presumably it's one of the hydraulic push-up tensioners? What is it you dislike out of interest, the quality?
Principally it's a pretty well proven design elsewhere in high performance bikes as well as cars.
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Richy wrote:
Presumably it's one of the hydraulic push-up tensioners? What is it you dislike out of interest, the quality? Principally it's a pretty well proven design elsewhere...
Presumably it's one of the hydraulic push-up tensioners? What is it you dislike out of interest, the quality?
Principally it's a pretty well proven design elsewhere in high performance bikes as well as cars.
It's proven to be shit in the KTM 250/350. It goes slack when the bike is turned off resulting in loads of cam chain slap noise when restarted until it rebuilds oil pressure. It is a common issue and replacing it with an aftermarket tensioner is very common.
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