2023 KTM 450 SX-F

We aren’t ones to brag, but with a trophy cabinet ready to rip at the seams, the KTM 450 SX-F is the epitome of a podium hunter. With 5 AMA 450 supercross titles in the last 7 seasons, the 2023 KTM 450 SX-F rolls into the paddock already armed with the learnings of past championships – and an all-new arsenal of weaponry. It’s time to extend the trophy room.

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION 5-speed
STARTER Electric starter
STROKE 63.4 mm
BORE 95 mm
CLUTCH Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics
DISPLACEMENT 449.9 cm³
EMS Keihin EMS
DESIGN 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine

CHASSIS

WEIGHT (WITHOUT FUEL) 102.6 kg
TANK CAPACITY (APPROX.) 7.2 l
FRONT BRAKE DISC DIAMETER 260 mm
REAR BRAKE DISC DIAMETER 220 mm
FRONT BRAKE Disc brake
REAR BRAKE Disc brake
CHAIN X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4″
FRAME DESIGN Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel
FRONT SUSPENSION WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE 343 mm
REAR SUSPENSION WP XACT Monoshock with linkage
SEAT HEIGHT 958 mm
STEERING HEAD ANGLE 63.9 °
SUSPENSION TRAVEL (FRONT) 310 mm
SUSPENSION TRAVEL (REAR) 300 mm