KTM of China released details early.
2027.5 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition — Official KTM China Info
Engine & Electronics
- Redesigned 450 engine and cylinder head
- Updated crankshaft and intake system
- New dual-injector fuel system
- Updated 44mm Keihin throttle body
- Completely redesigned airbox
- New exhaust with three resonator chambers
- Improved engine cooling
- Engine positioned 2.3mm higher in frame
- Peak horsepower reached at 10,000 RPM
- New ECU with knock control
- Improved gear-dependent engine mapping
- Updated Quickshifter
- Redesigned shift drum
- Revised 2nd-to-3rd gearing
Chassis & Suspension
- Completely redesigned, lighter frame
- Revised engine mounts and chassis flex
- New 2.71 lb aluminum subframe
- New die-cast aluminum swingarm
- Additional 5mm wheelbase adjustment
- Slimmer bodywork and updated ergonomics
- New 48mm WP XACT closed-cartridge spring forks
- Updated WP rear shock with high-speed compression adjuster
- Revised rear suspension linkage
- CNC Factory Racing triple clamps with adjustable 22–24mm offset
Factory Parts & Equipment
- EXCEL Takasago rims
- Orange CNC-machined wheel hubs
- Brembo brakes
- Updated rear brake pads
- Adjustable rear brake pedal tip (+/- 5mm)
- Hinson outer clutch cover
- NEKEN handlebars
- ODI lock-on grips
- Factory Racing seat with SDV cover
- Factory holeshot device
- Floating wave front brake rotor
- Front brake disc guard
- Orange rear sprocket
- Gold racing chain
- Heavy-duty skid plate
- Factory frame protection
- Redesigned fork guards
- Red Bull KTM Factory Racing graphics
- Orange frame
Other Info
- Up to 1-year manufacturer's warranty (market-dependent)
- U.S. MSRP not announced
- U.S. release date not confirmed
- Total weight and horsepower figures not published
- Akrapovič exhaust not confirmed
- Connectivity Unit Offroad not confirmed
- WP XACT PRO suspension not listed
Source: KTM China's official 2027 450 SX-F Factory Edition webpage. U.S. specifications may differ.
will be interesting on the dual injector on a 450, we all know that on the 250s there a game changer, But i recall twisted on a podcast said that 450s dont do great with them. Will be cool to this bike takes it.
I'v been told first week of December 2026, to be expecting delivery in the US at dealers. Although I am waiting to see if the US version will have a slip-on and some different suspension vs what the China release shows. Also no mention of the LITpro connectivity unit which i am a big fan of.
I dont think I will be paying $14,000 otd for graphics and a holeshot device I'll never use. But, we'll know more tomorrow.
New gen FEs usually get a stock muffler so no surprise there. Keefer has been hinting about spring forks going across all models. The dual injector for 250 was already hinted at also. I am surprised the 450 is getting it. The 2028 350 will be a beast with dual injectors.
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That shroud makes me think I'm going jousting. FFS.
Other than that, they sound exciting. Dual injectors on a 450?? Metallica anyone? I love the navy and orange look. Hopefully this is what the factory bikes will look like.
Made in china?
Trick. I like it.
“KTM of China”…like KTM of USA. Or KTM of Europe. Meaning the location..
Game changer….lots of early buying Honda bro”s going to be sad….
WP XACT Spring forks
If only there was a 350 FE…
haha, just got off the phone with my dealer. He gave me the low down on this bike. One of the kids they sponser did some R&D for the new model and has a lot of good things to say about it. But, going back to the new Honda thing, I literaly am that guy. New Honda is due in a week or so at my dealer but now IDK. He said the ktm's are looking like early december or even the end of november posibly...Fisrt world problems for sure
I”m just joking….all these bikes are more than enough for 99% of us riders…should probably come down to best dealer, contingency if you race enough….but the KTM sounds solid…
I don't like the new plastic, with the expansion chamber it makes the bike look unnecessarily chunky.
as long as all my ktm stuff transfers over like forks triple clamps and wheels i’ll be good… of course i have to wait for the tree fiddy!
Ha ha this is me too. Been tossing up between this and the new Honda, literally told my dealer yesterday I'll take the Honda then wake up to this. Not sure what to do now 🤦♂️
That airbox cover has a lot going on
get both 🤷🏽♂️
There is it is just valved for Gncc. 2028 350 sxf will have the cc forks and dual injectors. I bet we see them early like April/May.
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It has more than just those differences dude.
...my 300 lb senior vet novice bro neighbor is already camping out in front of AEO in his AWD lifted Sprinter camper rig waiting to throw down a deposit for the first one, hopefully they also have a Ti bolt kit for him as well...
I've had a deposit on a CRFWE for months and have been getting cold feet. I've been waiting to see what the KTM looks like and it's a little disappointing. One thing I've commented on in a few places and haven't gotten any replies is the seat, where the seat meets the tank it's squared off and flush. I think that part is pretty cool actually.
Definitely looks trick. Seeing it come with the greyish blue shroud kind of reminds me of earlier factory ktms that were orange/grey. I wonder if anyone will do the grey front fender again.
Certainly not .5 anything. It's just the 450SXF Factory Edition.
I don't like the colors, it should be orange. Now I'm wondering how fast UFO can get the plastics made and how I get an extra set of the Redbull graphics. And the seat, we'll see how long it takes Guts to get that ready. And got to get rid of that pipe that looks like large intestines processing softballs.
a few weeks ago at the track. didn't recognized it at first. the guy was revving the shit out of it
That looks like a proper, proper race machine.
Most of these new updates will transfer down to the '28 350? Getting a new 350 next year and I'll hold off until the '28's come out, if so
For the seat, I think they're doing what they did on gas gas's. The seat goes under a little fairing at the front, like you see on mine in the picture. I like the squared off and flush look of it on my bike, plus it feels easier to get more forward.
I'm a KTM fan, but that thing is Fugly. The Husky looks better.
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