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SPEC
Evolution
A fuel-injected cross between the 250 SX and 450 SX.
Rivals
Honda CRF450R, Husqvarna TC450, Kawasaki KX450F, Suzuki RM-Z450 and Yamaha YZ450F.
TECH
| Price |
$8499 |
| Engine type |
l-c four-stroke single |
| Valve train |
DOHC, 4v |
| Displacement |
349.7cc |
| Bore x stroke |
88.0 x 57.5mm |
| Compression |
13.5:1 |
| Fuel system |
Keihin EFI |
| Clutch |
Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission |
5-speed |
| Claimed horsepower |
na |
| Claimed torque |
na |
| Frame |
Chromoly single backbone with aluminum swingarm |
| Front suspension |
48mm WP inverted cartridge fork with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension |
WP shock with adjustable spring preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping |
| Front brake |
Brembo two-piston caliper, 260mm disc |
| Rear brake |
Brembo single-piston caliper, 220mm disc |
| Front tire |
80/100-21 Bridgestone M59 |
| Rear tire |
110/90-19 Bridgestone M70 |
| Rake/trail |
26.5°/na |
| Seat height |
39.1 in. |
| Wheelbase |
58.9 in. |
| Fuel capacity |
1.98 gal. |
| Claimed dry weight |
230 lbs. |
| Color |
Orange |
| Available |
Now |
| Warranty |
30 days |
Contact
KTM North America, Inc.
38429 Innovation Ct.
Murrieta, CA 92563
951.600.8007
www.ktmusa.com
Verdict 4.5 stars out of 5
Better than the best of both worlds.