RIDE REVIEW I 2022 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION
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that we're stoked on this bike. It's
different (but mostly improved) in
some respects, yet still familiar
in others. The motor is strong,
the cockpit is slim, and its air
fork is the best in the business.
Coupled with an advanced elec-
tronics package, the "2022.5"
KTM is undoubtedly hinting at
what's to come with the 2023
production version. Not only will
the hard-core motocrosser love
this bike, so will the vet rider
who loves the trick and high-end
stuff and might have a few extra
dollars taking up space in his
savings account. At $11,699, the
Factory Edition is $1000 more
than the current standard 450
SX-F.
Ten years ago, the Factory
Edition was an all-new idea for
the motocross industry. Now, it's
a staple. KTM has set the tone,
once again, with its latest genera-
tion Factory Edition. If you want
one, act fast, because, just like the
first Factory Edition, only 400 will
be sold and only in the U.S. If you
miss out, not to worry, because
history has shown that today's Fac-
tory Edition turns into tomorrow's
standard 450 SX-F.
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SPECIFICATIONS
2022 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION ($11,699)
ENGINE TYPE
4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve, liquid-
cooled, single
DISPLACEMENT
449.9cc
BORE X STROKE
95.0 x 63.4mm
STARTING SYSTEM
Electric
FUELING
Keihin EMS
TRANSMISSION
5-speed, w/ hydraulic clutch
FRAME
Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4
steel
SUBFRAME
Composite body, aluminum mounts
HANDLEBAR
Neken w/ ODI Lock-On Grips
FRONT SUSPENSION
48mm WP Xact
REAR SUSPENSION
WP Xact Monoshock w/ linkage
WHEELS
D.I.D Dirt Star, CNC hubs, orange
anodized
FRONT-WHEEL TRAVEL
12.2 in.
REAR-WHEEL TRAVEL
11.8 in.
FRONT WHEEL
21 in.
REAR WHEEL
19 in.
TIRES
Dunlop Geomax MX33
FRONT BRAKE
Single semi-floating 260mm disc
w/ Brembo caliper
REAR BRAKE
Single 220mm disc w/ Brembo
caliper
TRIPLE CLAMP
CNC milled; orange anodized
SEAT HEIGHT
37.1 in.
GROUND CLEARANCE
13.5 in.
FUEL CAPACITY
1.9 gal.
WEIGHT (CURB, CLAIMED)
228.1 lbs.
