KTM 450 SX-F 2023 User Manual

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
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11.8 Installing the engine guard (Factory Edition)
F03768-11
– Position the engine guard on the frame.
–
Mount screws
1
, but do not tighten yet.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
–
Mount screws
2
with bushings, but do not tighten yet.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
The engine guard is directed evenly toward the front.
– Tighten all the screws of the engine guard.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
11.9 Removing the fork legs
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 53)
– Remove the front wheel. ( p. 106)
S05330-10
Main work
–
Remove screws
1
and take off the clamp.
–
Remove screws
2
and take off the brake caliper.
– Allow the brake caliper and the brake line to hang loosely to
the side.
Info
Do not actuate the hand brake lever when the front
wheel is removed.
S05331-10
(All standard models)
–
Loosen screws
3
. Remove the left fork leg.
–
Loosen screws
4
. Remove the right fork leg.

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