2015 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION
FIRST RIDE
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With just 500 units available, KTM will surely
sell out of them (as they have all of their previ-
ous Factory Edition models), but keep in mind
that this year's Factory Edition will, like the oth-
ers, evolve into next year's "standard" 450 SX-F.
The 2015 SX-F 450 Factory Edition, however,
comes at a price. It sells for $10,199, which is
not cheap for a production motocross bike, but
is a steal for a "works" bike, which the FE es-
sentially is.
W E I G H T W A T C H E R S
Unlike the previous FE models, the 2015 FE is
for all intents and purposes an all-new motor-
cycle, not just a slightly upgraded version of the
standard. It has almost nothing in common with
the 2015 450 SX-F.
It's much quicker to go over what hasn't
changed than vice versa. Only a few parts, like
the chain guide, and some of the clutch and
front-brake components, are interchangeable
between the FE and the standard.
Weight reduction was a big part of the bike's
redesign. KTM figured out a way to make just
about every single part on the motorcycle
lighter without compromising integrity. Most of the
weight saving comes from the motor, which is far
more compact in physical size than the standard
motor and is an amazing four pounds lighter! A
new lithium battery combined with a smaller elec-
tric starting system results in another two-plus-
pounds reduction in weight. In all, the Factory
(Above) KTM went
all out on the 2015
450 SX-F Factory
Edition and you'll
feel it on the track.
(Right) Engine
character is
one of the FE's
best assets—it's
powerful, fast and
easy to control. It'll
fit almost anyone's
riding style.
