2024 KTM 450 XCF

The 2024 KTM 450 XCF-W features an all-new chassis and electronics updates, and it is now the lone four-stroke in the enduro-friendly headlighted off-road lineup. We provided an exhaustive rundown about what's new on the latest 450 XCF-W, so we won't be repeating ourselves in this test. Instead, we took it to Millfield, Ohio, to ride it on The John Penton GNCC racecourse, complete with single-track through the woods and wide-open grass-track sections. This is only fitting, as John Penton first imported KTM-built dirt bikes into America in 1968, with his design specs and last name on the tank. Let's push the start button and go riding.

Location photography by Mack FaintStudio photography by Kiska

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2024 KTM 450 XCF-W Specs

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2024 KTM 450 XCF-W Price: $11,999 MSRP

The big thumper's power delivery is as smooth or sharp as you like. Picking the ride combination of traction control and engine mapping is something of an art. On the grass track, the 2024 KTM 450 XCF-W gives you two ways to attack. Map 2 is for top riders in the woods, though intermediates can make use of it. For many riders, the tamer standard map 1 will be faster in sloppy and technical woods courses. With the broad torque range, the 2024 KTM 450 XCF-W has no problem rocking the wide-ratio transmission. The quickshifter is worth the cost of the PowerParts button on its own. The clutch doesn't get much of a workout with the quickshifter and the broad four-stroke powerband. Now that we’ve exhausted the various options for the motor, it's time to dig into the new chassis. The big step up is in the action and convenience of the WP suspension. The new WP Xact fork is all about feel for the trail. KTM worked hard to improve the action of the rear suspension, and it shows. The frame is new, with optimized flex patterns throughout the design. New ergonomics are part of the frame chassis. KTM's positioning of the 450 XCF-W constantly changes, but we like where it sits right now in the off-road range. RIDING STYLE 2024 KTM 450 XCF-W Specs ENGINE CHASSIS DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES 2024 KTM 450 XCF-W Price: $11,999 MSRP

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