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If asked for maximum power there is no other way but the KTM 450 SX-F. This model has proven itself in championships around the world over the years. Thanks to its compact SOHC engine that delivers explosive but controllable power, it is the weapon of choice for the US KTM Factory Team's successful 2013 & 2014 AMA Motocross Outdoor championships and 2015 AMA Supercross Championship. For 2016 the 450 SX-F presents itself with an all new chassis and engine, reducing overall weight 7.9 pounds making the new model even easier to ride. All the while, setting a new benchmark of 62hp in terms of peak power. The 2016 KTM 450 SX-F is the lightest, fastest 450 MX bike on the track, consider the game changed.

ENGINE

  • The new 450 SX-F engine design is more compact, lighter and provides higher performance throughout the entire range of power
  • New engine cases redesigned to centralize the rotating mass of the crankshaft and clutch and reduce overall length and width
  • Completely reworked Keihin Engine Management System with new 44mm throttle body featuring a lightweight direct-connect design
  • New electronic Launch Control for efficient starts and multiple engine maps to control the overall power delivery
  • New cylinder head combustion chamber geometry, optimized ports, shorter timing chain and friction reduced chain guides for improved power and reduced weight
  • New 6mm shorter cylinder, lightweight piston connected to a shorter con-rod and a crankshaft with 10% more inertia contribute to the compact design, light engine feel and massive power
  • New lighter 5-Speed transmission that is narrower and features a new surface treatment on 1st and 5th gears along with a special lowfriction coating on the shift forks to provide precise and easy shifting
  • New "No Dirt" shift lever prevents dirt from fouling the lever joint to ensure proper shifting in any condition
  • DDS (Damped Diaphragm Steel) clutch has a new lighter basket along with a reworked inner hub and pressure plate providing better oil supply and improved cooling of the clutch
  • New super compact and lightweight 1.1lb Lithium-Ion starter battery
  • New WP flow optimized radiator design features a substantial improvement in engine cooling
  • New Flow Design Header (FDH) with an integrated sound resonator that is also designed to increase power along with a new lightweight silencer that is 40mm shorter than the previous design for quick throttle response

CHASSIS

  • New lighter Chromoly steel frame provides higher torsional rigidity with less longitudinal stiffness resulting in improved handling and energy absorption
  • New smaller, lighter subframe design made with new aluminum profiles
  • New lighter swingarm features a revised internal structure to match the new frame characteristics
  • New lighter "No Dirt" footpeg design that provides a larger surface area and features a "scraper" to reduce dirt build-up in the hinge
  • New CNC machined upper triple clamp featuring a rubber damping system for the new Neken handlebar and ODI lock-on grips
  • The advanced WP 4CS (Four Chamber System) Fork has been specifically designed for Motocross and features revised damping settings optimized for the new chassis
  • New generation WP shock has been developed in conjunction with the new frame and swingarm architecture including a new linkage/pullrod system
  • Super lightweight Galfer Wave rotors, CNC machined hubs, high-end Excel rims and are fitted with Dunlop GEOMAX MX32 tires are standard equipment
  • New airbox and airfilter design offers maximum protection for the engine while ensuring maximum airflow and providing quick "no tools" airfilter changes
  • New ergonomics and bodywork to centralize mass, improve handling and rider comfort
  • The new 2016 450 SX-F weighs only 224.7lbs / 101.9kg

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Type: Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke
Displacement: 449.9cc
Bore/Stroke: 95.0/63.4 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.7.5:1
Starter/Battery: Electric Starter / 12V, 3Ah
Transmission: 5 Gears
Fuel System: Keihin EFI, 44mm Throttle Body
Lubrication: Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Primary Ratio: 31:76
Final Drive: 13:48
Cooling: Liquid Cooling
Clutch: Wet Multi-Disc DDS-Clutch, Brembo Hydraulics
Ignition: Keihin EMS
Frame: Central Double-Cradle Type 25CrMo4 Steel
Subframe: Aluminum
Handlebar: Neken, Aluminum Ø 28/22mm
Front Suspension: WP Suspension USD 4860 MXMA 4CS
Rear Suspension: WP Monoshock 5018 BAVP DCC with Linkage
Suspension Travel Front/Rear: 300 mm/11.81 in; 300 mm/11.81 in
Front/Rear Brakes: Disc Brake 260 mm/10.24 in; 220 mm/8.66 in
Front/Rear Rims: 1.60x 21, 2.15 x 19 Excel
Front/Rear Tires: 80/100-21"; 120/90-19" Dunlop MX32
Chain: 5/8 x 1/4 in
Silencer: Aluminum
Steering Head Angle: 26.1º
Triple Clamp Offset: 22 mm
Wheelbase: 1,485mm ± 10 mm / 58.5 ± 0.4 in
Ground Clearance: 370mm / 14.6 in
Seat Height: 960 mm / 37.8 in
Tank Capacity, Approx: 7.2L / 1.9 gal
Weight (without fuel), Approx: 101.9 kg/ 224.7 lbs

Credit
KTM USA
First Look: 2016 U.S. KTM SX Models
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