KTM 450 EXC-F Enduro Bike Test

Описание: With major engine refinements, significant weight savings across the board and great suspension, KTM's 2017 450 EXC-F adds character to an already to race machine…

After only a few laps, we were surprised to see how much 450 EXC-F had really improved.

Not to say we dislike the ‘old’ one, because to this day it’s a really nice bike. But it kind of lacked some personality, it did everything well but nothing was outstanding. The 2017 model is a very different story, the weight savings and new suspension really transform the KTM and make it much more enjoyable to ride. From a rider’s perspective the new suspension offers so much more feel and traction through the front end of the bike. It means you can attack corners with more confidence, and know exactly how the front end will react. The overall action of the suspension is on the softer side, but we found the compression clickers to be very effective, where after a few changes in the stiff direction, we felt that the standard setup was very much race ready. The PDS shock does a great job of keeping the KTM in line and offers comfort without sacrificing any performance. Coming out of ruts, or exiting bumpy turns the KTM showed exceptional control, as well as on log hits or rock ledges where the EXC remained stable and predictable.