KTM 450EXC-F
Apr 03, 2019
4 minutes
Having been one of the most consistent models of the last 10 years, the Kato always commands respect when it comes to shootouts. For 2019, the 450 EXC-F is as we’d always expect — a narrow bike with open ergos, excellent stock fittings and finish and a light feel.
The engine output feels incredibly linear with a decent range from bottom to top, and without any glaring holes along the way. It’s not an exciting engine compared to the Yamaha — the stock mapping is all about traction and a very direct right-hand feel — but it’s probably easier for the majority to wrangle on a long day or in sections that push the
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