VOL. 52 ISSUE 24 JUNE 16, 2015 P75
2016 KTM 350 SX-F
The 350 SX-F is truly an all-new
machine. KTM has never pro-
duced a Factory Edition version
of it, and that's because the
factory boys don't race it, but the
new 350 SX-F is essentially a
Factory Edition model. It has all
the FE updates.
The 350 SX-F is closely based
on the 250 SX-F. It shares the
same suspension, chassis and
transmission. The biggest differ-
ence is that it has 10mm more
bore and 5.5mm more stroke
than the 250 SX-F, and the result
is noticeably more torque and
increased bottom-end power.
Overall, the 350 feels more like a
250 with more grunt than it does
a 450 with less grunt.
On the track, the 350 will
have to compete against the
big bikes, which it certainly can
do—more so than the previous
350. That's because it has more
power across the board (espe-
cially down low) and feels much
lighter. It's even easier to ride
than before. Basically, the 350
is a much-improved motorcycle
in every way. You'll still have to
pin it to keep up with the 450s,
though, but not as much.
We are very anxious to put
more time on this bike.
The 350 SX-F
finally reaps
the benefits
of the Factory
Edition mods.
