KTM Range - 2004

KTM Range - 2004 KTM 450 SX

The four-stroke KTM 450 SX gets a single header pipe for 2004 like most of its four-stroke brethren along with new fork settings.

A redesigned clutch and stronger valve springs also feature on the 2004 machine.

New fork settings and new Renthal handlebars and grips combined with an easier clutch to make the rider comfortable.

New robot welded frame parts in the swingarm bearing and footrests and a new rear section. The swingarm pivot is claimed to be more stable.

Also new is the exhaust and silencer. The air filter support is new and features new stickers both there and on the rear guard.

Also new is a tripmaster switch and number plate carrier.

Engine single cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement (cc) 449.39
Bore x stroke (mm) 95 / 63,4
Compression ratio 12:1
Starter kick-starter
Transmission 4 gears
Carburetor Keihin MX FCR 41
Control 4 V / OHC with roller rocker lever
Lubrication pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Engine oil 1,2 l Motorex Power Synt 4T 10W/50
Primary ratio 33 : 76
Final drive chain 5/8 x 1/4"
Cooling liquid cooled
Clutch wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Ignition Kokusan digital 4K-3A
Frame chromium molybdenum
Subframe aluminium
Handlebar tapered Renthal Ų 28 mm
Front suspension WP-USD 48/26 MA/PA
Rear suspension WP-PDS-DA shock absorber
Suspension travel front / rear 300 / 335 mm
Front / rear brakes disc brakes 260 / 220 mm
Front / rear rims 1,60 x 21"; 2,15 x 19" Excel
Front / rear tyres 80/100-21"; 110/90-19"
Transmission 14:52
Main silencer aluminium
Steering head angle 63,5°
Wheel caster 112 mm
Wheelbase 1481±10mm
Ground clearance (unloaded) 380mm
Seat height 925 mm
Fuel capacity approx. 7 litres
Weight (ready to race, no fuel) 104.9kg

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