KTM 450 SX-F 2023 User Manual

WHEELS, TIRES 13
109
F03724-01
– Position the brake disc guard.
H04987-11
–
Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel
spindle
M20x1.5 35 Nm
(25.8 lbf ft)
– Operate the hand brake lever several times until the brake
linings are seated correctly against the brake disc.
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 53)
– Operate the front brake and compress the fork a few times
firmly.
The fork legs straighten.
–
Tighten screws
3
.
Guideline
Screw, fork stub M8 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
13.3 Removing the rear wheel
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 53)
H04989-10
Main work
– Manually press the brake caliper toward the brake disc to push
back the brake piston.
Info
Make sure that you do not press the brake caliper
against the spokes when pushing back the brake piston.
–
Remove nut
1
.
–
Take off chain adjuster
2
. Only pull out wheel spindle
3
far
enough to allow the rear wheel to be pushed forward.
– Push the rear wheel forward as far as possible. Remove the
chain from the rear sprocket.
Info
Cover the components to protect them against damage.

KTM 450 SX-F 2023 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement	449.9 cc
Bore x Stroke	95 mm x 63.4 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Compression Ratio	13.1:1
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Cooling	Liquid-cooled
Frame	Central Double-Cradle Type 25CrMo4 Steel
Front Suspension	WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm
Rear Suspension	WP XACT Monoshock with linkage
Ground Clearance	370 mm
Fuel System	Keihin EFI, 44 mm
Front Brake	260 mm disc
Rear Brake	220 mm disc
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.2 L