If gold is what you’re after, a 450 SX-F is what you get. Thanks to its compact engine delivering explosive but controllable power, it’s the weapon of choice for the Red Bull KTM Factory Team and their champ, Ryan Dungey. Ridden at its hardest, this bike is quick enough to rule the AMA Supercross Championship. Its secret? Sweet handling and gut-wrenching grunt. Winners, line up here.
| DESIGN | 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine | |
| DISPLACEMENT | 449.9 cm³ | |
| BORE | 95 mm | |
| STROKE | 63.4 mm | |
| STARTER | Electric starter | |
| TRANSMISSION | 4-speed / 5-speed | |
| CLUTCH | Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch | |
| HorsePower | 62hp |
| 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) | 310 mm | |
| SUSPENSION TRAVEL (REAR) | 300 mm | |
| STEERING HEAD ANGLE | 63.9 ° | |
| WHEELBASE | 1485 ± 10 mm | |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 370 mm | |
| SEAT HEIGHT | 960 mm | |
| WEIGHT READY TO RACE (WITHOUT FUEL) | 100.2 kg |
