KTM 450 XCF-W 2023 User Manual

TUNING THE CHASSIS 11
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Info
Turn clockwise to increase the damping; turn counter-
clockwise to reduce damping when the shock absorber
rebounds.
11.14 Adjusting the spring preload of the fork
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 63)
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Main work
–
Turn T-grips
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counterclockwise all the way.
The marking +0 aligns with the right wing.
Info
Make the adjustment by hand only. Do not use a tool.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
– Turn the T-grips clockwise.
Guideline
Spring preload – preload adjuster
Comfort +0
Standard +0
Sport +3
The T-grips engage noticeably at the numerical values.
Info
Adjust the spring preload to the numerical values only
as the preload will not engage between the numerical
values.
Turn clockwise to increase the spring preload; turn
counterclockwise to reduce the spring preload.
Adjusting the spring preload has no influence on the
absorption setting of the rebound.
Basically, however, you should set the rebound damp-
ing higher with a higher spring preload.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 63)

KTM 450 XCF-W 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
Transmission	6-speed
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Front Suspension	WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm
Rear Suspension	WP XPLOR PDS shock absorber
Seat Height	960 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 liters
ABS	No
Ground Clearance	370 mm
Fuel System	Keihin EFI
Frame	Central Tube Frame, Chrome Moly Steel
Front Brake	Disc brake 260 mm
Rear Brake	Disc brake 220 mm