KTM 450 XC – KTM has introduced a pair of new ATVs on the US market, the KTM 450xc ATV and KTM 525xc ATV models, which will also be available through their network begining in the summer of 2008.

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The KTM 450 ATV and KTM 525 ATV models are the first in the US from KTM Sportmotorcycle AG, and a potent pair they are. Built to win from hole-shot to podium is how KTM describes their plans for these new models, I can’t wait to see them pull it off and don’t doubt that they will give it their worthy best.

KTM 450XC ATV Features

Engine type : Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-Valve, liquid cooled Displacement : 447.92 cc Bore and stroke : 89 x 72 mm Compression ratio 11:1 Electric starter Transmission : 5-speed XC semi-close-ratio + reverse Carburetor : Keihin FCR-MX 39 Lubrication : Dry sump, pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps Engine lubrication : 10W50 Liquid cooled Clutch : Hydraulically operated wet multi-disc Ignition : Kokusan digital Frame : Chromoly Sub-frame : Aluminum 7020 Handlebar : Magura tapered aluminum, 28 mm Front suspension : Ohlins fully adjustable, twin A-arms Rear suspension : Ohlins PDS mono-shock, fully adjustable, swing-arm Front brake : 180 mm (7.08″) floating WAVE discs, 4-piston fixed caliper x 2 Rear brake : 200 mm (7.87″) disc, single piston floating caliper Rims, front / rear 5.0″x10.0″; 8.0″x9.0″ Douglas Tires, front / rear 21″x7″-10″; 20″x11″-9″ MAXXIS Razor Wheel base : 1280 mm (50.39″) Seat height : 820 mm (32.2″) Fuel capacity : approx. 13.4 liters (3.54 gal) Dry weight : approx. 163 kg (351.1 lbs)

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