First Ride 2024 KTM 450SXF Factory Edition
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- čas přidán 28. 01. 2024
- #motocross #offroad #dirtbike #sports
KTM invited us out to Glen Helen Raceway this week for our introduction to the 2024 450SX-F Factory Edition. Unfortunately, when we got there it was raining-only at Glen Helen, nowhere else. The track was a swamp. We pickled up the bike anyway and headed into the hills to ride and test it in private. This year there are changes to the frame. It has less material around the steering head and the shock tower. That would have been a clear no-no according to AMA rules, which allow you to add material to the frame, but not take it away. The engine hangars are new as well. There was a significant backlash over the previous frame which most amateurs and some factory riders considered too rigid. The new Factory Edition also has significant suspension differences. The linkage is new and has a smaller pivot bolt with less drag. The lever ratio is unchanged, but the spring rate has increased and there are valving changes to both the shock and the Xact air fork. In the past, when there’s a frame or motor change like this, the Factory Edition didn’t get too many other goodies. This one is an exception. It has an Akrapovic silencer plus the disc guard, glide plate, holeshot device, upgraded wheels and so on. It even has new shrouds.The biggest news of all is that it also has an updated version of the KTM Connect Bluetooth system. This was first rolled out on the 2021 Factory Edition, but it didn’t really get off the ground. Only a few units were out there. Now it’s much more sophisticated. The bike has a sending unit on the fork tube rather than in the crossbar pad. It also has a GPS unit on the front fender. It has all the engine tuning features that the previous feature had-engine braking, throttle response, traction control and launch control. Plus this one allows you into a subscription LitPro service (which will cost $8.99 a month). The KTM LitPro service offers the same features for lap times and segment, heart rate and general training as the general service. In addition, it’s integrated with the motorcycle’s telemetry. It can tell you what gear you’re using on any section of the track, what rpm you’re at, how far you are twisting the throttle and more. It opens up a whole new world of training possibilities.There was way too much in the KTM Connect app for us to explore on our first day of testing. Our main priority was to experience the new frame. Sean Lipanovich was our guinea pig. He has hours and hours of testing time on the 2023/2024 standard frame, plus he owns a 2022 model with the previous, more compliant frame. Immediately he could tell the difference. The new Factory Edition turns exactly like the current standard model, which is to say it’s excellent. It drops into turns easily and has very little chassis movement on the exit. The noticeable change is in straight-line comfort, particularly at lower speed. The previous chassis gave you way too much track feedback. You felt every rock and pebble. Plus, you could feel the motor pulse and vibrate. The new frame takes away that hard edge. You might even think it has a softer shock spring. It doesn’t-the shock is actually one step stiffer.On big impacts and in whoops, the bike feels essentially the same. The motor also feels like a standard model with an aftermarket exhaust system, which is to say outstanding. We still feel it has the best power in the motocross world right now. It positively rules the dyno, and is still exceptionally controllable. Like The standard model, it has a handlebar-mounted switch that allows access to two different maps, traction control, launch assist and Quickshift. All of those features can be fine-tuned now through the KTM Connect App.
The big question for Sean: will he finally trade in his 2022 model for the new frame? He says this one still isn’t as compliant as his bike, but we also know that KTM frames take time to break in. A bike with 10 hours is just getting into its prime, so we will have to wait and see. By the time we bring out our full test in the April, 2024 print edition of Dirt Bike, we will know for sure. We’re pretty sure Sean will be on board for the new bike by then.
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Great video. Thanks for sharing. I appreciate the long cut of riding ambiance.
Thank You! Trying to give all our viewers what they want can be hard at times. Thanks for watching
Nice and rough not like other mags with tracks all prepped smooth. Good test Dirtbike.
Thank You! It was a really rough track and Sean is a talented rider. It gave us a great platform to test the new frame/suspension changes they have made.
Love these these bikes
I’m only new to ktms, i usually go for hondas or kawasakis but my sxf is such a nice bike to ride and the newer ones look no different. Solid work ktm.
almost 60 HP out of a 450 MX bike? Good Lord...i think my 1972 Kawasaki H2 750 made 75 as I recall and it was known as the windowmaker. I haven't ridden a motocross bike in anger since my youth when I earned an AMA Expert license in 125cc in '74...and I'm certainly too old now, but man they must be fun!
KTM Is true passion! Nothing beats passion!
True, the rest of the dirt bike brands Japanese and husqi has fallen behind giving garbage reasons, ktms r always the best always better and always performs better than other brands. And better in every year.
fun to watch, great video of the rider
2024 ktm 450 sx nice bike
"We pickled up the bike" hehe Great vid guys!
Thank You for watching!
@@DirtBikeMagazine I am seriously considering the KTM 450 SXF (FE) as my next bike. I have the 350 SXF right now. May just keep both and see which I like best. These vids help make the decision easier.
When uploading a new map does it go to map one or map 2?
It would be nice if you could change plastic without needing three different sizes of sockets for one piece and It's a hassle needing to switch from a socket to a torx bit and then an allen wrench, just to take grips, controls, and electronics off of the handlebars. Other than that, the bikes are amazing.
I'm eager to see the proof
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Oh my will we ever get a video of the 2024 ktm 250 xcf😢 also you guys should do a tutorial or something of what the things do like quick shift high and low what does that mean? It would also be nice if we see a ktm 250 xcf video like this and not like the 2023😅
are you able to get a red sticker for this bike in California
you should test all bikes here.......mx and enduro.......this is an awesome video
For sure! We def will be back. Thanks for watching!
Utube 4 adverts on one 15.06 video I mean get a grip.
Hmm did you just log stuff while you where standing around trying to connect?
The button press was too short 😅
First Led blinking green means you are recording.
Just hold the button till the second led blinks than get the fingers away from the button.
It should now blink on the second led waiting for you to pair.
For logging the last LED will be the most important thing, typically BLUE indoors but will get green if we have enough signal.
The logging can be done if this is green and you don’t have any other DTC.
The CUO can actually record sessions without the subscription i dunno though how the behavior is with the subscription added afterwards guess it would still work?
We spent the entire weekend testing the new tech on the bike. We learned a lot since day 1 of filming. Check out website for details soon. This is a FIRST RIDE video for a reason. Just the beginning of testing