KTM Announces 2017 Six Days Motorcycles
KTM
has ruled
offroad for decades. The special edition SIX DAYS models celebrate
this success with special performance upgrades and top-of-the-line
components. In 2016 the ISDE (International Six Days Enduro) will
be held in Navarra, Spain and these two special KTM models have
been suitably equipped to handle anything the dusty and rocky
terrain can throw at them.
Built on the all-new XC-W and
EXC-F
platforms, the 300 XC-W SIX DAYS and 450 EXC-F SIX DAYS are the
ultimate iteration of KTM's Enduro line. Fitted with special
touches such as exclusive SIX DAYS graphics and orange frames, the
SIX DAYS models look as good as they perform. Performance
enhancements include orange anodized CNC machining triple clamps,
front fork preload adjusters, a floating front brake rotor and a
solid rear brake rotor and ensure these machines are READY TO
RACE.
The 2017 300 XC-W SIX DAYS is equipped with the following
upgrades:
- WP XPLOR front forks fitted with preload adjuster
- Machined Orange Anodized Triple Clamps
- Handlebar with Six Days Logo
- Map Select Switch
- Supersprox Stealth 2-Piece Rear Sprocket
- Floating Front Brake Disc
- Solid Rear Brake Disc
- Selle Dalla Valle Wave Factory Racing Seat
- Exclusive Exhaust Silencer with Six Days logo
- Engine Skid Plate
- Front Axle Puller
- Orange Chain Guide
- Giant Wheels with Six Days Logo
- Orange Frame
- Exclusive Six Days Graphics
The 450 EXC-F SIX DAYS is equipped with the following upgrades:
- WP XPLOR front forks fitted with preload adjuster
- Machined Orange Anodized Triple Clamps
- Handlebar with Six Days Logo
- Orange Anodized Rear Sprocket
- Floating Front Brake Disc
- Solid Rear Brake Disc
- Selle Dalla Valle Wave Factory Racing Seat
- Engine Skid Plate
- Front Axle Puller
- Orange Chain Guide
- Giant Wheels with Six Days Logo
- Orange Frame
- Radiator Fan
- Exclusive Six Days Graphics
| Offroad models | 2017 300 XC-W 6 Days | 450 EXC-F 6 Days |
| Engine | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, 2-stroke | Single cylinder, 4-stroke |
| Displacement | 293.2 cc | 449.3 cc |
| Bore/stroke | 72/72 mm | 95/63.4 mm |
| Compression ratio | - | 11.8:1 |
| Starter/battery | Electric/kick starter / Lithium Ion12V 2 Ah | Electric starter / Lithium Ion12V 2 Ah |
| Transmission | 6 gears | 6 gears |
| Fuel system | Mikuni TMX 38 | Keihin EFI, throttle body 42 mm |
| Control | Exhaust control | 4 V / OHC with rocker arms |
| Lubrication | Mixture oil lubrication 1:60 | Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Gear ratios | 14:32 16:26 20:25 22:23 25:22 26:20 | 14:36 17:32 19:28 22:26 23:24 26:21 |
| Primary ratio | 26:73 | 31:76 |
| Final drive | 13:50 | 14:45 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc DDS-clutch, Brembo hydraulics | Wet multi-disc DDS-clutch, Brembo hydraulics |
| Ignition | Kokusan | Keihin EMS |
| Chassis | ||
| Frame | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 |
| Subframe | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Handlebar | Neken, Aluminium Ø 28/22 mm | Neken, Aluminium Ø 28/22 mm |
| Front suspension | WP-USD Xplor 48 with preload adjuster | WP-USD Xplor 48 with preload adjuster |
| Rear suspension | WP Xplor PDS shock absorber | WP Xplor PDS shock absorber |
| Suspension travel front/rear | 300/310 mm | 300/310 mm |
| Front/rear brakes | Disc brake Ø 260/220 mm | Disc brake Ø 260/220 mm |
| Front/rear rims | 1.60 x 21"; 2.15 x 18" Giant | 1.60 x 21"; 2.15 x 18" Giant |
| Front/rear tires | 80/100-21"; 110/100-18" | 90/90-21"; 120/90-18" |
| Chain | X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4" | X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4" |
| Silencer | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Steering head angle | 26.5° | 26.5° |
| Triple clamp offset | 22 mm | 22 mm |
| Wheel base | 1,482±10 mm / 58.3±0.4 in | 1,482±10 mm / 58.3±0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 370 mm / 14.6 in | 355 mm / 14 in |
| Seat height | 960 mm /37.8 in | 960 mm /37.8 in |
| Tank capacity, approx. | 9.5 l / 2.5 gal | 8.5 l / 2.25 gal |
| Weight, READY TO RACE, without fuel, approx. | 100.5 kg / 221.6 lbs | 109.5 kg / 241.4 lbs |
| MSRP | $9,999 | $11,399 |
