KTM 450 SX-F reviews

This bike has to be my third KTM and like my past I purchased used and completely rebuilt it. But from the begining it was a strong running machine. It definitely does not like to go slow, likes to overheat without the assistance of a fan. But this bike is very forgiving at the same time for the novice rider. The only thing really missing from mine that I really need is a stabilizer. Other than some odds and ends, this bike just screams to be be ridden hard, and it lets you dominate. I will recommend some upgrades on the suspension to fit your body. I put in a progression spring which loves the desert riding in Nevada. In the air or in the sand this bike has it all, except the cops don't like it much on the street. So I bought an EXC, too. I'm in the middle of rebuilding that one, too. Show less

This bike flat screams. It is much quicker than I thought that it would be coming from a 2006 250 SX-F. The four speed transmission is perfect for mx and if it is geared slightly higher a grand prix type of race is not out of the question. The E-start button is without a question reason enough to buy this bike. It helps in situations such as crashes and stalls which are thankfully an uncommon occurence. The last thing that you want to do is kick your bike for 5 minutes after a minor tip over. 3 seconds on the button is all it ever takes to get her re-lit. I have read all of the magazine reviews of this bike and I don't agree with any of them. If there are some minor short comings the ease of restarting this bike surely make up for all of them. I race the west coast WORCS series and this bike is perfect for that type of event. Show less