2018 KTM SX And SX-F First Look
Cycle News Staff | May 2, 2017
2018 KTM SX And SX-F First Look – KTM took the cover off some of its 2018 line of SX motocrossers today, which includes a majorly revamped KTM 85 SX.
2018 KTM SX And SX-F First Look
2018 KTM 85 SX
KTM says that the new 85 SX has an all-new engine that is 1.5 pounds lighter than before and has improved power and rideability across the rpm range.
Chassis wasn’t forgotten either. KTM says that the 85 SX’s chromium molybdenum steel frame has been revised and is also lighter than the previous frame. The subframe has also been revised.
2018 KTM SX And SX-F First Look
2018 KTM 125 SX
The full-size 125 SX and 150 SX two-strokes feature new aluminum head stays, as well as a new CDI control unit for “improved starting behaviors.”
2018 KTM SX And SX-F First Look
2018 KTM 250 SX-F
The 250 SX-F and 450 SX-F get revised fork (WP AER 48) settings and orange-colored frames. Graphics, of course, are also new.
2018 KTM SX And SX-F First Look
2018 KTM 450 SX-F
“Once again our engineers in the KTM R&D department in Mattighofen, Austria have refined the very successful SX range,” said Joachim Sauer, Product Marketing Offroad. “The adult bikes showcase a sportier look just like the factory bikes with their orange frames, while we’ve also spent some time working on the Mini range for the developing juniors and stars of tomorrow. In particular the incredibly successful KTM 85 SX has had a real overhaul with its new chassis, engine and suspension, which have been re-designed for improved rideability whatever the level of rider. As always these bikes are READY TO RACE right out of the crate and we look forward to releasing the SX model year 2018 range.”
Model year 2018 KTM SX models will be arriving in North American dealerships beginning in mid-June. More information on the 2018 SX lineup will be released in the coming weeks.
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