2016 KTM SX-F Factory Edition Bikes, Not Just For Factory Riders
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Ryan Dungey on his 2016 KTM 450 SX-F Factory
Edition race bike - Photo: Kit Palmer[/caption]
KTM factory riders Ryan Dungey, Marvin Masquin, Justin Hill and
Jessy Nelson recently got a chance to see what their new rides for
the 2016 season would be at KTM's test track in Corona,
California.
The
2016 KTM 450 SX-F and 250 SX-F Factory Edition models remain
similar to their
2015 counterparts. However, the differences are noticeable.
Both bikes will shave off a few pounds thanks to new forks and new
mufflers.
The 2016 models are now fitted with WP AER 48 air forks. These
forks are about 3.1 pounds lighter than the previous spring fork,
which is definitely good news for 450cc riders Dungey and Musquin.
The KTM dirt bike was already the lightest of the 450 class in
2015.
Both bikes also get lighter mufflers. The 250
has a new FMF muffler while the 450 gets an Akrapovic model.
All told, both bikes shed about 4 pounds from the 2015 models,
which ought to keep KTM's factory riders competitive on the
motocross and supercross series in the coming year.
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Year|2016$Manufacturer|KTM$Model Name|450 SX-F Factory Edition$
Engine
Design
1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
Displacement
449.9 cm³
Bore
95 mm
Stroke
63.4 mm
Starter
Electric starter
Transmission
4-speed
Primary drive
31:76
Secondary gear ratio
13:48
Clutch
Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics
EMS
Keihin EMS
Chassis
Frame design
25CrMo4 steel central-tube frame
Front suspension
WP-USD, AER 48, Ø 48 mm
Rear suspension
WP shock absorber with linkage
Suspension travel (front)
300 mm
Suspension travel (rear)
300 mm
Front brake
Disc brake
Rear brake
Disc brake
Front brake disc diameter
260 mm
Rear brake disc diameter
220 mm
Chain
5/8 x 1/4"
Steering head angle
63.9 °
Wheelbase
1485 ± 10 mm
Ground clearance
370 mm
Seat height
960 mm
Tank capacity (approx.)
7 l
Weight READY TO RACE (without fuel)
100.4 kg
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Year|2016$Manufacturer|KTM$Model Name|250 SX-F Factory Edition$
Engine
Design
1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
Displacement
249.9 cm³
Bore
78 mm
Stroke
52.3 mm
Starter
Electric starter
Transmission
5-speed
Primary drive
24:73
Secondary gear ratio
13:50
Clutch
Wet, CSS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics
EMS
Keihin EMS
Chassis
Frame design
25CrMo4 steel central-tube frame
Front suspension
WP-USD, AER 48, Ø 48 mm
Rear suspension
WP shock absorber with linkage
Suspension travel (front)
300 mm
Suspension travel (rear)
300 mm
Front brake
Disc brake
Rear brake
Disc brake
Front brake disc diameter
260 mm
Rear brake disc diameter
220 mm
Chain
5/8 x 1/4"
Steering head angle
63.9 °
Wheelbase
1485 mm
Ground clearance
370 mm
Seat height
960 mm
Tank capacity (approx.)
7 l
Weight READY TO RACE (without fuel)
98.5 kg
