TEN YEARS AGO TODAY! WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO RIDE THE 2014 KTM 450SXF FOUR-STROKE

Much of the credit for the improvements goes to homegrown solutions, the ideas and concepts developed by local racers, hardcore KTM owners and the race teams, that KTM implemented into the 2014 KTM 450SXF.

MXA BUYER’S GUIDE TO THE WIDE WORLD OF 2024 FOUR-STROKES

With the 2025 models just peeking over the horizon, it’s a good chance to catch up on the bikes that are still on the showroom floors—the 2024 250, 350 & 450 four-strokes

MXA VIDEO: 2024-1/2 KTM 450SXF FACTORY EDITION TEST

KTM isn’t waiting four years to address rider complaints about the latest bikes, they are going all out to increase chassis flex and comfort for 2025. We shake down next year’s ’25 KTM 450SXF

2024 MXA 450 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: SUZUKI, HONDA, GASGAS,KAWASAKI, HUSQVARNA, KTM & YAMAHA

Even though it is fun to fly to some far-away track to test a bike, it isn’t much of a test. MXA prefers to test bikes on the “dirt dyno.” What is the dirt dyno? It is the tracks that we have done a thousand laps on.

MXA VIDEO: WE TEST THE 2024 KTM 450SXF

The 2024 models are officially here! Our first “Tested” video of the year comes on the bike that finished second in the 2023 MXA 450 Shootout

2023 MOTOCROSS ACTION’S 450 SHOOTOUT VIDEO

This is the one you should read! We compare the CRF450, YZ450F, 450SXF, KX450, FC450, RM-Z450, and MC450F against each other in the most highly anticipated video of the year

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2024 KTM 450SXF

The 2024 KTM 450SXF is a thing of beauty. It has a luscious powerband, and even though it makes almost 60 horsepower, it is super manageable and handles like a dream. No oversteer, no understeer; it is super accurate in all situations.

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2023-1/2 KTM 450 SXF FACTORY EDITION (PLUS VIDEO)

The best thing about the 2023 version of the KTM 450SXF engine is that it delivers a broad, long, churning, usable locomotive style of power

2023-1/2 KTM 450SXF FACTORY EDITION VIDEO TEST

The 2023-1/2 KTM Factory Edition is a preview of the 2024 bike. KTM made some minor suspension changes, but the rest is mostly bolt-on parts

2023 MXA 450 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: GASGAS VS. HONDA VS. HUSQVARNA VS. KAWASAKI VS. KTM VS. SUZUKI VS. YAMAHA

Everything you need to know about the 450 class of 2023 is right here. After you read MXA’s 450 shootout, you’ll know everything you need to know about the best bikes in the 450 class

2024 MOTOCROSS ACTION 450 SHOOTOUT VIDEO

It’s finally here! We lined up the all-new Kawasaki KX450 and GasGas MC450F models against the rest of the 450 class in a head-to-head comparison

INVASION OF THE 2023-1/2 FACTORY, WORKS, ROCKSTAR & SPECIAL RACER EDITIONS

All the rage since the amazing success of the original KTM 450SXF Factory Edition in 2012 (often called the Ryan Dungey Replica), today there are KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas, Kawasaki and Honda versions—often in both 250 and 450 versions

MOTOCROSS ACTION’S 2023 TWO-STROKE BUYER’S GUIDE

Thinking about switching to a smoker? The market for two-strokes is flush with race bikes built for riders as young as 4 years old all the way up to senior citizens

WE RIDE TONY CAIROLI’S AMA 450 NATIONAL KTM 450SXF

We stuck two Pro-level test riders on Tony Cairoli’s bike, and they both claimed the nine-time World Champ’s bike had the best engine they had ever ridden. On the other hand, the shock was only okay, but the forks were insanely stiff

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2023 KTM 450SXF

It is rare that the best hop-up tip for a brand-new bike is more break-in time. Too little and you’ll pay for it, but we haven’t found the too much limit yet

FIRST LOOK! 2023-1/2 KTM 450SXF FACTORY EDITION

The (slightly) updated KTM 450SXF has arrived. The orange frame is in high demand and the updated suspension settings are intriguing

IN THE REAR-VIEW MIRROR! THE WRECKING CREW’S FAVORITE 2022 RACE BIKES

Even though they know the best bike when they ride it, that doesn’t mean that they choose the winner when it’s time to race

MXA VIDEO: MXA’S FIRST RIDE ON THE 2023 KTM 450SXF AT RED BUD

MXA has always believed that the production bike is better than the Factory Edition model that preceded it—that is the benefit of a couple of months of added test time

MXA VIDEO: WE TEST ANTONIO CAIROLI’S RED BULL KTM 450SXF

The MXA wrecking crew had no time limit on this factory bike and took full advantage of it. Learn all about Cairoli’s 450 in this video

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2022-1/2 KTM 450SXF FACTORY EDITION

KTM engineers wanted to move motocross design forward with advancements in bodywork, electronics, ergonomics, power, ease of use and overall design. We tell you how they did

FIRST LOOK! 2023 KTM 450SXF, 350SXF, 250SXF MODELS

Learn all about the new 2023 KTM four-strokes

WE RIDE FREDDIE NOREN’S BROWN’S RV KTM 450SXF “FAMILY AFFAIR”

After practicing starts at the KTM test track against Marvin Musquinwith LitPro data monitoring his starts, Freddie has found that he got better starts without using launch control

BEHIND THE ORANGE CURTAIN: 20 INNERMOST SECRETS OF THE 2022 KTM 450SXF FACTORY EDITION

All the stuff that no one told you about, some stuff that you don’t need to know and a few things that are dazzling technology

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2022 KTM 450SXF

More KTM 450SXF tech info than you’ll ever need, except for that one time when you do need it—or worse yet, didn’t take the time to read this MXA test

2022 MOTOCROSS ACTION 450 SHOOTOUT: THE TRUTH & NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH

This is the 450 Shootout that you have to read, but for the effort you will be rewarded with all you need to know about the 450 class of 2022

MXA VIDEO: WE TEST THE 2022-1/2 KTM 450SXF FACTORY EDITION

It’s fast, loud, sharp and spunky. Watch MXA test the new Factory Edition and hear our first impressions of how it runs on the track

THE REAL DEAL! 2022 MOTOCROSS ACTION 450 SHOOTOUT VIDEO

It’s finally here! We go in-depth on all seven 2022 450 four-stroke models in this full-feature video

FIRST LOOK! 2022 KTM FACTORY EDITION 450SXF UNVEILED

The all-new KTM 450SXF is here

MXA VIDEO: WE TEST THE 2022 KTM 450SXF

If you are looking for the pinnacle of 450 motocross tech, look at the 2022 KTM 450SXF first—then compare and decide

MXA BUILDS A KTM 450SXF THAT’S TOO FAST FOR MORTAL MEN

When a bike is too fast, most MXA test riders can’t wait to get their hands on it to see what kind of “too fast” it is.

MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE RYAN DUNGEY’S 2015 CHAMPIONSHIP KTM 450SXF

“Race teams are always searching for ways to lessen unsprung weight and get their 450 bikes close to 220 pounds; KTM has the opposite problem, thanks to its Factory Edition 450SXF.”

FIRST LOOK! 2022 KTM MOTOCROSS MODELS

The four-stroke 250SXF, 350SXF, 450SXF & two-stroke 125SX, 150SX & 250SX

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! 2021 MXA 450 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT

Motocross racers love shootouts, until the bike they spent $10,000 loses; They think their brand is the fastest bike, until they see a dyno chart; They think that weight doesn’t matter on motocross bikes, but if their girlfriend gains a few pounds they go ballistic

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2021 KTM 450XCF CROSS-COUNTRY

Our test riders could ride more aggressively and come out of corners with more speed, because the bike was tamer off the bottom. Weird, right?

HIDDEN SECRETS OF THE 2021-1/2 KTM 450SXF FACTORY EDITION & HUSQVARNA FC450 ROCKSTAR EDITION

We are going to tell you exactly what we tell our friends and test riders when they ask if they should buy a Factory Edition or Rockstar Edition

THE REAL DEAL! 2021 MOTOCROSS ACTION 450 SHOOTOUT VIDEO

It’s finally here! MXA’s seven bike, 450 shootout video

MXA RETRO TEST: WE RIDE MIKE ALESSI’S 2007 KTM 450SXF

In his career, Mike has won races, been a serious championships threat and been mired in turmoil — think back to the 2005 Glen Helen National and the infamous “Believe the Hype” T-shirts

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2021 KTM 450SXF

Don’t buy a 2021 KTM 450SXF if you don’t need the strongest clutch, most powerful brakes, lightest weight, broadest powerband, most accurate handling or a Formula 1 transmission

FIRST RIDE VIDEO: 2021-1/2 KTM 450SXF FACTORY EDITION WITH BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY UNIT

MXA’s 2021-1/2 KTM 450SXF Factory Edition is here and after two days of testing, we learn the ins and outs of the new Bluetooth mapping unit—we are glad to release our First Ride video

FIRST LOOK! 2021-1/2 KTM 450SXF FACTORY EDITION

It seems like it has been released earlier than usual, but its on time, we are still running on Covid time

MXA FIRST RIDE VIDEO: 2021 KTM 450SXF

We tell you everything that we learned on day one of our KTM 450SXF long-term test

2021 450 VIDEO BUYER’S GUIDE? SEE THEM IN ACTION BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Learn more about the 2021 KTM 450SXF, Kawasaki KX450, Yamaha YZ450F, KTM 350SXF and Husqvarna FC450 BY watching some awesome motocross action

FIRST LOOK! 2021 KTM OFF-ROAD MODELS FROM FUEL-INJECTED TWO-STROKES TO STREET LEGAL OFF-ROADERS

KTM’s 2021 off-road line up offers a wide range of choices for the guy who wants to get away from it all

MXA TECH SPEC: 10 THINGS ABOUT THE 2020-1/2 KTM 450SXF FACTORY EDITION

The inside story behind the groundbreaking Factory Edition—the AMA rule book, the history, the special effort by KTM and what’s what on the latest version

FIRST LOOK! 2021 KTM MINI, TWO-STROKE AND FOUR-STROKE MOTOCROSS MODELS

From the smallest Pee-Wee, actually there are two them, to the 125, 150 and 250 two-strokes to the romping stomping SXF 250, 350, 450

KTM 450SXF BUYER’S GUIDE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM 2007 TO 2020

A Kompendium of Knowledge about the last 13 years of KTM 450SXF Know-how

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL 2020 450 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT

One last chance to see what is sitting on the showroom now, while waiting for the 2021 models to arrive. You might get a good deal now!

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2020 KTM 450SXF

Everything you need to know, more than you want to know & things you won’t understand

WAITING FOR YOU: 2020-1/2 KTM 450SXF FACTORY EDITION

Under its added flash is the 2021 KTM 450SXF—only it is available now to be ridden when the pandemic ends

FIRST RIDE VIDEO: 2020-1/2 KTM 450SXF FACTORY EDITION

Get a sneak peak at the 2021 KTM 450SXF

FIRST LOOK! 2020 1/2 KTM 450SXF FACTORY EDITION

A look into the future of what KTM is planning for their 2021 models

THE REAL DEAL! 2020 MOTOCROSS ACTION 450 SHOOTOUT VIDEO

You waited for it. It’s here! Everything you need to know about the YZ450F, RM-Z450, 450SXF, KX450, FC450 & CRF450

MXA VIDEO | FIRST RIDE ON THE 2020 KTM 450SXF

Learn all about the 2020 KTM 450 and hear our impressions on it after day one of testing

FIRST LOOK! 2020 KTM FOUR-STROKE, TWO-STROKE, FUEL-INJECTED & MINI MODELS

Plus, totally re-defined and refined fuel-injected KTM 250 & 300 fuel-injected XC models

MXA RACE TEST: 15 UNDENIABLE FACTS ABOUT THE 2019-1/2 KTM 450SXF FACTORY EDITION

Since the 2019-1/2 KTM 450SXF Factory Edition engine is the same as the 2019 production engine—save for these three small changes—we have to give a nod to the minor changes’ effects

MXA SHOOTOUT: THE REAL 2019 450 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT

The most comprehensive 2019 450 shootout — complete with all the stuff that no one else will ever tell you. This is the real deal shootout

FIRST RIDE VIDEO | 2019 KTM 450SXF FACTORY EDITION

KTM didn’t update the problematic issues we had on the 2019 KTM 450SXF, but they did make updates to the engine, suspension and added lots of bling for $11,099

450 MOTOCROSS BIKE FACTS: IT’S ALL ABOUT THE NUMBERS — HORSEPOWER, TORQUE, PRICE & WEIGHT

You can’t always believe word of mouth, sometimes you have to take all six bikes to the dyno and wring them out to get the right answer

2019-1/2 KTM 450SXF FACTORY EDITION

KTM introduces modest changes to the 2019-1/2 Factory Edition that are built around the actual 2020 machine

MXA RACE TEST: THE REAL TEST OF THE 2019 KTM 450SXF

To quote Michael Corleone, “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!”