KTM 450 SX-F 2023 User Manual

7 PREPARING FOR USE
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– Mount the steel sprocket.
– Clean the motorcycle. ( p. 137)
– Straighten the bent radiator fins carefully.
7.8 Preparing vehicle for high temperatures or slow riding
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Adjust the secondary drive to the road conditions.
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The engine oil heats up quickly when the clutch is
operated frequently due to an excessively high sec-
ondary ratio.
– Clean the chain.
Chain cleaner ( p. 159)
– Clean the radiator fins.
– Straighten bent radiator fins carefully.
– Check the coolant level. ( p. 121)
7.9 Preparing the vehicle for low temperatures or snow
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– Mount the air filter rain cover.
Air filter rain cover (A46006921000)
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Observe the fitting instructions for KTM PowerParts.

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