2024.5 KTM 450 Factory Edition First Ride Impressions
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- čas přidán 3. 03. 2024
- Has a 60hp 450F ever been so easy to ride? Such smooth and long pulling power that makes this bike so fun to ride! I was hoping to feel more compliance and a plusher ride with the updated chassis but like all brand new KTM450SXF"s this bike feels stiff and harsh for the first few hours. I only got to about 1.1 hours ride time today so the chassis and suspension should feel better with a little more ride time. I used the new Connectivity Unit Offroad (CUO) and put an aggressive map with max throttle response and minimum engine braking into Map 1 position (white map). I could notice a less engine braking when closing the throttle at high ending RPM in 2nd and 3rd gears. Not a huge difference but noticeable when switching between the minimum engine braking map (white) and Green map (green map is the stock aggressive map).
This 23/24/24.5 KTM chassis is a great balance of cornering and stability at speed. Looking forward to doing back to back rides comparing this updated 24.5 chassis to a stock 23 KTM 450SXF. I will also do some videos reviewing the CUO and different engine maps (like dialing the 450 back to a 350).
Beautiful bike! Im itching to get the Gasgas fe but i have my 22 dialed in so good, i just don't want to start over.
Some riders prefer the previous chassis over the latest stiffer (from 22.5 FE and 23 SXF's). If you have the previous generation GG MC450FE dialed that is a very good bike. I still have a 21 KTM 350 Kailub Russell....I still like that chassis and engine!
the ktm 450 is a gem easy to ride but it rips just picked up a new 24 from my work and couldnt be happier with my choice
Has 60hp every been so easy to ride!
@@mxengineer1 comapred to the 2020 crf450 i had before i bought a ktm 300 xc-w it is a pleasure to ride the crf just wore you out , love the videos me and my boys enjoy every minute
finally, some MX bikes
Finally got to ride part of an outdoor MX track! Weather changes so quickly this time of year in Ohio. Looking forward to more outdoor riding soon! Thanks for watching the channel!
@@mxengineer1 ......yeah, this is joe with the xr200 from maine, remember me? .....always love your channel but i like the mx bikes the best......
@@Joe-pb3lx Yes I remember you! Hopefully the weather will allow for more moto riding soon here in Ohio!
@@mxengineer1 winter has always made me sad even as a kid because i couldnt ride.....lol.....i should do what i did as a kid and after snow blowing the driveway i would ride my honda 50......pretty bad im 64 and still feel the same...i should buy one of those minibikes at tractor supply...lol...my dad use to say " are you still into riding those death traps" ......i'd tell him sure its better than drugs and booze.....i will say though, the older i get the more i hate the cold, maybe that's what is stopping me from going out in the winter
Told ya it would get a new frame :-) But yeah, it's hard to expect it making a massive difference. Look forward to the comparison. Congrats on the bike.
Maybe it will feel way better at 4~6 hours use. I know it will feel better once I install my favorite set of WP CV spring forks and have Brad at RideWorx re-valve the shock!
Awesome bike!
KTM Factory Edition bikes look so good right off the showroom floor!
Please do a Review of the new 2024 YZ 450 FX. Wondering if it's easier to ride than the 2024 YZ 450F. Which you know is a BEAST! Maybe a back to back? Thanks, enjoy your content keep it up!
I really want to ride a new '24 YZ450FX!!!! I think a slightly dialed back power/suspension wise YZ450F with a kickstand and wide ratio gearbox might be almost perfect! I am hoping to cross paths with a 24 YZ450FX this spring
Making me want to go buy one LOL I actually have those engine mounts coming for my 350 see if it does anything
I rode my buddy's 24 Husky FC350 today back to back with my 450FE. The hoping for a bigger chassis feel difference with the updated chassis. Power wise the '24 350FC/SXF/XCF engine is about perfect. 350's are still my favorite combination of Power/Weight/Handling in a 4-stroke dirt bike. I'll post the 450FE and FC350 back to back ride video soon.
Love your videos. I’m in Pittsburgh would like to ride with you and do some comparisons
Glad you enjoy the channel! Sometimes my buddy from Pittsburgh area comes to ride Grear MX in Zanesville, Ohio or Briarcliff MX in Newark, Ohio. If you ever get this way hit me up
Your previous 23 YZ450F still seems like the top bike
The 23/24 YZ450 is such a responsive bike in terms of throttle inputs and chassis. Makes me wonder how good the 24 YZ450FX might be with softer engine mapping and suspension setting and the wide ratio gearbox and a kickstand!
@@mxengineer1 I think it would be the ticket. I have a YZ250FX and I can do just about any type of riding on it with just a few clicks one way or the other on suspension and the ride ability is amazing. That said if you are dedicated to MX tracks, of course I still think the MX model is great, but for an all rounder the 450FX is probably an amazing machine. While KTM has managed awesome power and engines, the chassis and suspension just doesn’t fit the average person like the traditional fork and set up you get on other brands.
@@ridendrive Yes Yamaha seems know perfect settings for the stock KYB suspension that can be dialed for different riding conditions and rider weight/skill levels with just a few clicks. Imagine how good KTM's would be if they came stock with KYB suspension!
I haven't seen any reviews of the 2024.5 ktm 250 yet. Does ktm have the least the amount of engine braking and longest linear power delivery? my 2017 yz250f seems overly sensitive, snappy in the corners and shifting non stop.
With the new CUO engine braking can be dialed back to a lower level but not sure I would call it the least amount of engine braking compared to other 450F's. The 23/24 KTM 450SXF engine has such a long and broad and linear powerband and so easy to control. The Yamaha tends to be very barky and responsive (the 23/24 YZ450F is 2-stroke like responsive which can be a handful at times).
Are these all your personal bikes? If so, I admire your turnover rate.
I am fortunate to have friends that buy new bikes and let me ride them. However this new 450FE is mine!
Hey mx. Do you think i can start on a 450 like I'm a semi begginer. ik everything but im looking at a 2024 450 sxf. And wondered if i put the connectivity unit and put all the power options to 0. What do you think?? Could you make a video on the throttle response and power etc etc. i really need your help with this one.
The Austrian 450's (KTM/Husky/Gas Gas) are the the most rider friendly 450F's. Very smooth and linear power that simply builds with engine RPM. I've used the CUO on my 24.5 KTM 450 Factory Edition to dial back the power and throttle response to make it even easier to ride. I would not call a 450SXF a "beginner" bike however KTM has made the power very rider friendly. KTM and Husky and Gas Gas have $2000 rebates on the '24 450 moto bikes. KTM and Husky also have $1000 rebates on the 24 450XCW and FE450 - both of those bikes have the new chassis and even less power than the 24 450SXF - rider friendly 450F's. I will make some videos of my 450FE and CUO mapping soon. I recently rode the all new 2024 Beta RX450. In the rain mode with TC the Beta feels like a 350F. I think the Beta RX450 might be the most Vet rider friendly (power/suspension setting) 450F moto bike... czcams.com/video/80haO8wLqnA/video.html
@@mxengineer1 the 450 sxf is my only choice currently no one has other mx 4 strokes bikes and I don't want a 2 stroke. Do you think I could just lower the throttle response to 0. And the TC to it's full and everything to make it less. Bc the 450 sxf is my last choice currently and ik what to do everything on the bike top to bottom movement on it etc etc.
@@JOEMAMA.95 I use the CUO to make the power smoother. Wet/Gravel Power Map is the smoothest and lowest power setting...then turn engine response to minimum, traction control to maximum, and I prefer engine braking minimum and that setting (with TC engaged) is the most dialed back for the engine. Use the stock throttle cam and keep the screened air cleaner cage and non vented air box. I run the spark arrester in my Akrapovic too. That will make the 450SXF as mild as 60 hp can be!
@@mxengineer1 I'll decide on engine braking. It doesn't really do sum to power. But thanks for telling me what to change to make it the Lowest as possible. Could you make a video of it tho please? Like the Lowest power and the most power you could get maybe please? And what do you mean engine braking. Does it lower the power too or something?
If you are like straight up never rode beginner. Dont get a 450. If you have ridden some 450s are great because u can ride slower if desired. Theyll lug around a track.
Do you plan to review the new yz250f ?
Yes - hopefully I will get a chance to spin some laps on a new 24 model once the local MX tracks open up for riding. In the meantime this was a fun back to back with a 22 YZ250F.... czcams.com/video/9jk6kcBT-8E/video.html
Are you off the 23' models? Your Husky is gone too?
Still have my '23 Husky TX300 with WP Pro Components suspension and the latest EFI mapping. No big changes for 24 model 300XC/TX300's other than the spring forks (which I have) so the TX300 is sticking around. My son has a stock 23 450SXF which I got the CUO unit for so that will be a fun back to back bike to see if we can feel the frame updates on the 24.5 450FE. I heard there are now $2000 rebates to the 24 450SXF's which makes them more attractive. My buddy just picked up his 24 Beta RX450 so that will get thrown into the mix soon!
@@mxengineer1 - that Beta looks sweet. They need to give $5000 rebates based on these ridiculous prices, and the fact that they dookied the frames so bad on the 23’s.
And any issues with the CUO yet?
Yes I had an issue. My 24.5 KTM 450 Factory Edition came with the full CUO and LITPRO units and I got the yearly subscription. After activating the unit and riding around my neighborhood the battery on the bike was down to 3V after sitting for 3 days. Seems like the CUO unit is not completely turning off. Any recommendations on how to fix?
@@platin2148 Thanks for the info! I noticed when unlocking my bike with the XC2 tool the Connectivity Unit was noted at CCU ABT 1.0 and "no flash configurations found" so no updates were available at the time (about 1.5 weeks ago). Maybe now there is an update? I turned off the Auto Data Logging feature and my CUO appears to be turning completely off now and battery has been holding a charge for the past 24 hours.
@@mxengineer1 You update through the app but can optionally use XC2 :)
But yeah it’s not available yet.
That is infact interesting when this is caused by the auto logging i’ll hav3 to check.
@@platin2148 I appreciate your insights! Please go to my youtube home page and use the contact button to send me an email - would be great to discuss the CUO directly. Thanks!