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2025 KTM 450 EXC-F

2025 KTM 450 EXC-F

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The 2025 KTM 450 EXC-F rolls into the open class with a renewed appetite for finding the limit. Boasting a class-leading chassis, unflappable suspension, race-proven bodywork, and rider-focussed ergonomics - not to mention one of the winningest 450 cc engines in the class - the KTM 450 EXC-F is ready to launch off the line with the podium firmly in its sights.

This motorcycle is designed, developed and produced in Austria.
The 2025 KTM 450 EXC-F rolls into the open class with a renewed appetite for finding the limit. Boasting a class-leading chassis, unflappable suspension, race-proven bodywork, and rider-focussed ergonomics - not to mention one of the winningest 450 cc engines in the class - the KTM 450 EXC-F is ready to launch off the line with the podium firmly in its sights.

This motorcycle is designed, developed and produced in Austria.
  1. Preparation makes Perfect
  2. Benchmark lap
  3. On the charge
  4. Keeping you going
Preparation makes Perfect

01. Preparation makes Perfect

Preparation makes Perfect
SETTING THE SAG
SETTING THE SAG

Adjustability

Getting READY TO RACE has never been easier. The 2025 KTM EXC-F range boasts a tool-free suspension setup at both ends. At the rear, our legendary, race-winning PDS technology features hand-adjustable dual compression controls, allowing riders to adjust high- and low-speed settings in a matter of seconds. On the front, the forks are also easily adjusted thanks to hand-adjustable clickers on the bottom of the fork shoe and on the fork top cap, making changing settings on the fly as easy as twisting the throttle.
SETTING THE SAG
Preparation makes Perfect
DEEP BREATH
DEEP BREATH

Air filter box

The air filter box is designed to ensure maximum airflow with minimal water intrusion. Precision in how the inlet ducts are positioned is aimed at preventing air deformation and maintaining filter protection. An enduro-specific splash protec ...
DEEP BREATH
Preparation makes Perfect
FULLY FUELED
FULLY FUELED

Fuel Tank

The transparent, polythene (XPE) fuel tank is a signature element of the KTM Enduro lineup. Having undergone thorough race testing in everything from the GNCC to the hardest of FIM hard enduros, these tanks are built, well, like tanks! A one ...
FULLY FUELED
Preparation makes Perfect
SWITCH IT UP
SWITCH IT UP

Switchgear

For 2025, the entire KTM Enduro range will receive new, easy-to-use switchgear. On the right side of the handlebar, you'll find a new, sleeker start/stop switch, and on the left, an optional Map Select switch will allow riders to choose betw ...
SWITCH IT UP
Benchmark lap

02. Benchmark lap

Benchmark lap
SLEDGEHAMMER
SLEDGEHAMMER

Engine

The ​powerplant in the ​KTM 450 EXC-F​ is ​a​ perfect example of advanced engineering techniques​ developed on the race track and transferred to the ​dealership floor. With an overall weight of just 29 kg​, this powerplant ​is as powerful an ...
SLEDGEHAMMER
Benchmark lap
DROP THE CLUTCH
DROP THE CLUTCH

Quickshifter

Clutchless upshifts are the name of the game with the an optional Quickshifter. The function works by interrupting the ignition for a fraction of a second. This allows upshifting without the use of the clutch lever, while the throttle is ful ...
DROP THE CLUTCH
Benchmark lap
TOTAL TRACTION
TOTAL TRACTION

Traction Control

Blasting through wet and muddy terrain just got a lot easier with the optional Traction Control function. TC analyzes throttle input from the rider and the rate at which the RPM increases in the engine. If the RPM increases too quickly, the ...
TOTAL TRACTION
Benchmark lap
SMARTER ELECTRONICS
SMARTER ELECTRONICS

Offroad Control Unit

The Offroad Control Unit - or OCU - is located under the seat and replaces all the electronic fuses and relays. All outputs are switched depending on signals from the voltage regulator and the ECU continuously. In the event of over-current, ...
SMARTER ELECTRONICS
Benchmark lap
PICK YOUR POWER
PICK YOUR POWER

Selectable Engine Maps

Designed for easy operation, the map select switch is available as an optional extra on all KTM EXC models and allows for the easy selection of 2 unique engine maps. Map 1 is the standard, more linear, and predictable power map, while map 2 ...
PICK YOUR POWER
Benchmark lap
LITHIUM POWERED
LITHIUM POWERED

Battery & Wiring Harness

As with the rest of the 2025 4-stroke KTM EXC-F range, the KTM 450 EXC-F is fitted with a proven and reliable electric start system. Powered by an ultra-lightweight 2 Ah lithium-ion starter battery, it provides a safe, reliable starting time ...
LITHIUM POWERED
Benchmark lap
FLUID RIDER MOTION
FLUID RIDER MOTION

Ergonomics

The KTM EXC range features a rider-focussed body-position triangle, providing improved knee contact - especially when standing on the pegs - with improved gripping surfaces all around. With the plastics working to expel mud buildup in wet, m ...
FLUID RIDER MOTION
Benchmark lap
UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE
UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE

Exhaust

Providing the bark to the KTM 450 EXC-F bite, the exhaust system is designed to deliver hard-hitting performance at the lowest possible weight. The 2-piece header pipe design is made to be as compact as possible, with the routing of the head ...
UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE
On the charge

03. On the charge

On the charge
BUILT TO BE THE BACKBONE
BUILT TO BE THE BACKBONE

Frame

Specifically engineered for longitudinal rigidity, the 2025 KTM EXC range is engineered around a black powder coated frame providing exceptional rider feedback, energy absorption, and high-speed stability. This is achieved by repositioning t ...
BUILT TO BE THE BACKBONE
On the charge
MORE THAN A SUBFRAME
MORE THAN A SUBFRAME

Subframe

An ultra-light lightweight subframe takes charge at the rear of the main frame, featuring a 2-part polyamide and reinforced aluminum construction. With the help of computational dynamics, a specific rigidity was engineered into the subframe, ...
MORE THAN A SUBFRAME
On the charge
UNFLAPPABLE FRONT END
UNFLAPPABLE FRONT END

WP XACT Closed-cartidge Fork

A 48 mm WP XACT Closed Cartridge spring fork provides fast and consistent damping, with optimized oil flow. This means these forks ensure unmatched performance at every level. Fork protection rings also protect against dirt intrusion. But, b ...
UNFLAPPABLE FRONT END
On the charge
GET THE POWER DOWN
GET THE POWER DOWN

WP XPLOR Shock

Remaining a hallmark of KTM Enduro weaponry, an PDS rear shock concept improves the anti-squat behaviors of the chassis. This remains the most reliable and maintenance-friendly option for competitive enduro racing. Moreover, a lightweight WP ...
GET THE POWER DOWN
On the charge
WHERE RUBBER MEETS DIRT
WHERE RUBBER MEETS DIRT

Wheels and Tires

The KTM 450 EXC-F rolls on a set of high-strength GIANT alloy wheels coupled to CNC-machined hubs and aluminum nipples. These are wrapped in a set of ultra-grippy Maxxis MaxxEnduro tires providing exceptional traction in all conditions.
WHERE RUBBER MEETS DIRT
Keeping you going

04. Keeping you going

Keeping you going
HOLD THE LINE
HOLD THE LINE

Stability

The KTM EXC range maintains stability at any speed thanks to its forged steering head connection and triple clamps providing riders with a forgiving feeling. Crafted from high-grade aluminum, they offer a more flexible steering stem, precise ...
HOLD THE LINE
Keeping you going
SEE INTO THE FUTURE
SEE INTO THE FUTURE

LED headlight

Lighting the way forward, the KTM EXC range features an LED headlight unit and light mask. The mask itself features triple clamp protection against roost and does away with the rubber mounting straps for improved fitment. Most importantly, t ...
SEE INTO THE FUTURE

Technical Details

Engine

  • Primary drive 29:72
  • Transmission 6-speed
  • Secondary gear ratio 14:52
  • Starter Electric starter
  • Stroke 63.4 mm
  • Bore 95 mm
  • Clutch Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics
  • Compression ratio 12.75
  • Displacement 449.9 cm³
  • EMS Keihin EMS
  • Design 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
  • Fuel-mixture generation Keihin EFI, throttle body 42 mm

Chassis

  • Weight (without fuel) 107.4 kg
  • Tank capacity (approx.) 8.5 l
  • Wheelbase 1.489 mm
  • Front brake disc diameter 260 mm
  • Rear brake disc diameter 220 mm
  • Front brake Disc brake
  • Rear brake Disc brake
  • Chain 520 X-Ring
  • Frame design Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel
  • Front suspension WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm
  • Ground clearance 347 mm
  • Handlebar Neken, aluminium Ø 28/22 mm
  • Rear suspension WP XPLOR shock absorber with PDS
  • Seat height 963 mm
  • Silencer Aluminium
  • Steering head angle 63.9 °
  • Rear subframe design Aluminum-reinforced polyamide
  • Suspension travel (front) 300 mm
  • Suspension travel (rear) 310 mm
  • Tyre dimensions (front/rear) 90/90; 140/80
  • Wheels 21 x 1.60"; 18 x 2.15"