What started out as a cool promotion and a possible way around some of the AMA rules regarding production bikes by launching a limited edition short run of moto bikes right before the coming season, KTM is still onto something. Year after year they continue to offer unique Factory Edition models in both 250 and 450. When the time in right KTM will include some revolutionary changes in order keep up with innovation as well as help aid their ever-potent race team.
For the 2017 FE, that time is not right since the standard year model has now all of the updates as the Factory Edition from a year ago. For 2017 both the 250 FE’s do return with a unique look and special parts not seen on the standard year production bikes; such as the orange frame, team graphics and seat cover, anodized triple clamps, aftermarket slip-on exhaust (Akrapovic for the 450 and FMF for the 250) and some other assorted anodized components.
The performance changes within the FE have been concentrated on the suspension with updated internal components and settings in the fork and updated settings in the shock. From there on out, 2017 None-FE owners will be happy that KTM is so confident in their bike they left the rest of the bike alone.
The 450 gets the KTM Factory Red Bull team look while the 250 has the KTM Factory Troy Lee Designs team look. Factory Editions should start trickling into dealers by the fist of the new year.
2017 KTM 450SX FE Specs
• UPDATED WP AER 48 front fork with a new air seal, air piston and rebound spring on the air leg, along with a new piston on the damping side for improved performance.
• UPDATED settings for both the WP AER 48 front fork and rear shock.
• Handlebar map switch that also activates traction control and launch control for enhanced traction for the start, middle and end of the race.
• Orange anodized CNC-machined triple clamps for optimized clamping force that is tuned to the WP AER 48 front fork for exceptional handling.
• A lightweight chromoly steel frame provides high torsional rigidity with tuned longitudinal stiffness resulting in excellent handling and energy absorption.
• KTM’s “No Dirt” footpeg design keeps the peg’s pivot from becoming clogged, ensuring the footpeg is always in the correct position.
• Super lightweight Galfer Wave rotors, CNC-machined hubs, high-end D.I.D. DirtStar rims and Dunlop GEOMAX MX3S tires.
• Akrapovic titanium slip-on muffler is lighter than the standard 450 SX-F muffler.
• Airbox and filter design provides maximum performance with fast “no tools” air filter changes.
• “No Dirt” shift lever prevents dirt from fouling the lever joint to ensure proper shifting in any condition.
• Factory replica graphics, orange powdercoated frame, orange anodized sprocket and front disk guard complete the READY TO RACE 2017 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION.
Engine Type: Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke
Displacement: 449.9 cc
Bore/Stroke: 95.0/63.4 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.7.5:1
Starter/Battery: Electric Starter/12V, 2.2 Ah
Transmission: 5 Gears
Fuel System: Keihin EFI, 44 mm Throttle Body
Lubrication: Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Primary Ratio: 31:76
Final Drive: 13:48
Cooling: Liquid Cooling
Clutch: Wet Multi-Disc DDS-Clutch, Brembo Hydraulics
Ignition: Keihin EMS
Frame: Central Double-Cradle Type 25CrMo4 Steel
Subframe: Aluminum
Handlebar: Neken, Aluminum Ø 28/22 mm
Front Suspension: WP Suspension AER 48 USD Ø 48 mm
Rear Suspension: WP Monoshock 5018 BAVP DCC with Linkage
Suspension Travel Front/Rear: 300 mm/11.81 in; 300 mm/11.81 in
Front/Rear Brakes: Disc Brake 260 mm/10.24 in; 220 mm/8.66 in
Front/Rear Rims: 1.60x 21, 2.15 x 19 D.I.D. DirtStar
Front/Rear Tires: 80/100-21”; 120/90-19” Dunlop GEOMAX MX3S
Chain: 5/8 x 1/4 in
Silencer: Akrapovic Titanium
Steering Head Angle: 26.1º
Triple Clamp Offset: 22 mm
Wheelbase: 1,485 mm ± 10 mm/58.5 ± 0.4 in
Ground Clearance: 370 mm/14.6 in
Seat Height: 960 mm/37.8 in
Tank Capacity: 7 L/1.85 gal
Weight (without fuel): 100.4 kg/221.3 lbs
2017 KTM 250SX FE Specs:
• UPDATED WP AER 48 front fork with a new air seal, air piston and rebound spring on the air leg, along with a new piston on the damping side for improved performance.
• UPDATED settings for both the WP AER 48 front fork and rear shock.
• Handlebar map switch that also activates traction control and launch control for enhanced traction for the start, middle and end of the race.
• Orange anodized CNC-machined triple clamps for optimized clamping force that is tuned to the WP AER 48 front fork for exceptional handling.
• A lightweight chromoly steel frame provides high torsional rigidity with tuned longitudinal stiffness resulting in excellent handling and energy absorption.
• KTM’s “No Dirt” footpeg design keeps the peg’s pivot from becoming clogged, ensuring the footpeg is always in the correct position.
• Super lightweight Galfer Wave rotors, CNC-machined hubs, high-end D.I.D. DirtStar rims and Dunlop GEOMAX MX3S tires.
• FMF titanium slip-on muffler is lighter than the standard 250 SX-F muffler.
• Airbox and filter design provides maximum performance with fast “no tools” air filter changes.
• “No Dirt” shift lever prevents dirt from fouling the lever joint to ensure proper shifting in any condition.
• Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/KTM Factory Racing Team replica graphics, orange powder-coated frame, orange anodized sprocket and front disk guard complete the READY TO RACE 2017 KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION.
Engine Type: Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke
Displacement: 249 cc
Bore/Stroke: 78.0/52.3 mm
Compression Ratio: 14.4:1
Starter/Battery: Electric Starter/12V, 2.2 Ah
Transmission: 5 Gears
Fuel System: Keihin EFI, 44 mm Throttle Body
Lubrication: Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Primary Ratio: 24:73
Final Drive: 13:50
Cooling: Liquid Cooling
Clutch: Wet Multi-Disc CSS-Clutch, Brembo Hydraulics
Ignition: Keihin EMS
Frame: Central Double-Cradle Type 25CrMo4 Steel
Subframe: Aluminum
Handlebar: Neken, Aluminum Ø 28/22 mm
Front Suspension: WP Suspension AER 48 USD Ø 48 mm
Rear Suspension: WP Monoshock 5018 BAVP DCC with Linkage
Suspension Travel Front/Rear: 300 mm/11.81 in; 300 mm/11.81 in
Front/Rear Brakes: Disc Brake 260 mm/10.24 in; 220 mm/8.66 in
Front/Rear Rims: 1.60x 21, 2.15 x 19 D.I.D. DirtStar
Front/Rear Tires: 80/100-21”; 100/90-19” Dunlop GEOMAX MX3S
Chain: 5/8 x 1/4 in
Silencer: FMF titanium
Steering Head Angle: 26.1º
Triple Clamp Offset: 22 mm
Wheelbase: 1,485 mm ± 10 mm 58.5 ± 0.4 in
Ground Clearance: 370 mm/14.6 in
Seat Height: 960 mm/37.8 in
Tank Capacity: 7 L/1.85 gal
Weight (without fuel): 98.5 kg/217.2 lbs
