KTM · 2023

450 SX-F

450cc 4-stroke
Other years:2026202520242022

Engine & specifications

Displacement
Not yet documented
Bore × stroke
Not yet documented
Cooling
Not yet documented
Induction
Pistons ported with a single, large diameter intake valve and dual exhaust valves per cylinder head.
Power valve
Not yet documented
Starter
Electric starter
MSRP (new)
$10,799

Transmission

Gears
6-speed
Clutch
Not yet documented
Final drive
Chain

Suspension

Front
43 mm inverted Ohlins fork
Front travel
120 in
Rear
Ohlins monoshock with a single spring per shock
Rear travel
150 in

Brakes

Front
310mm
Rear
280mm
Type
Not yet documented

Wheels & tires

Front rim
Not yet documented
Rear rim
Not yet documented
Front tire
19 x 35 mm (7.5 in x 1.4 in)
Rear tire
20 x 38 mm (7.9 in x 1.5 in)

Dimensions & fuel

Seat height
765 in
Wheelbase
52.5 in
Ground clearance
Not yet documented
Weight
194 lb (Dry weight)
Fuel
1.8 gal
Premix ratio
Not yet documented

Fluids

Not yet documented from the service manual for this year.

Fluid types and capacities vary by year and model — we publish them only from the service/owner's manual. Always confirm against your manual before service.

Torque & spec reference

Not yet documented from the service manual for this year.

Torque values can strip threads or fail a component if wrong — we list them only as published in the service manual for this exact year-model. When in doubt, use your manual and a calibrated torque wrench.

Known issues

No verified year-specific issues documented yet.

Common upgrades

Not yet documented.

Parts compatibility

Not yet documented.

Manual links

We haven’t linked a verified manual for this year yet. Always service to your model-year owner’s/service manual.

Owner tips

Not yet documented.

Maintenance checklist

Air filter — clean or replaceevery ride

Do this basically every ride. A clogged filter chokes power; a torn one lets grit into the engine.

Engine oil & oil filter~every 10h

Fresh oil protects the whole motor. Hard riders change it often — many every few hours of race time.

Top-end / piston check~every 80h

The piston and rings wear out. Replacing on time prevents a far more expensive bottom-end failure. (2-strokes need it much sooner than 4-strokes — check your manual.)

Valve clearance check~every 25h

Four-stroke valves tighten over time and can burn if ignored. Checking is cheap; a new head isn’t.

Spark plug~every 30h

A fresh plug means easy starts and clean running. Cheap insurance.

Chain & sprockets~every 40h

A worn chain and sprockets rob power and can snap. Replace as a set.

Coolant~every 50h

Fresh coolant stops overheating and corrosion. Roughly once a season for most riders.

Grease linkage & bearings~every 20h

Re-greasing the suspension linkage and wheel bearings keeps the bike handling right and saves bearings.

Guideline intervals only — they vary by year and how hard the bike is ridden. Always confirm exact figures in your owner's manual.

Aftermarket parts

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Used buying guide

Not yet documented.

Sources

Blank fields are values we haven’t verified for this exact year-model yet — we leave them blank rather than guess. Torque and fluid specs are published only from the service manual. Always follow your owner’s manual for service.