2024 KTM 450 SMR
- Location:
- Apex Cycle Sports
Freight, PDI, Admin, HST, and licensing are extra.
Please contact us to make an appointment so we can ensure the vehicle is onsite for viewing.
ENGINE & EXHAUST
SETTING THE SAG- Engine
The 2024 KTM 450 SMR boasts one of the most manic 4-stroke powerplants in the pits, with its SOHC engine proving to be the perfect example of advanced engineering. The engine is positioned to lower the front sprocket, which together with the benefits of mass centralization and light engine weight, deliver anti-squat behavior of the chassis that is second to none. With massive peak power output and an overall engine weight of only (26.8 kg), you'll leave the competition with more than a little mud on the face.
- Cylinder head
A compact and lightweight SOHC cylinder head package uses a short profile with the camshaft located close to the center of gravity, improving handling. Lightweight valves are actuated via a DLC coated rocker arm with optimized timing, specifically designed to deliver precise levels of torque and throttle response. The diameter of the inlet valves is 40 mm, while on the exhaust it is 33 mm. Optimized intake ports allow higher flow coefficients, resulting in a more efficient and powerful engine, with a clever valve cover reducing the number of mounting screws, and a single oil spray jet guaranteeing efficient cooling while keeping the weight low.
CHASSIS
- Frame
No matter how twisty or technical the track is, you'll stay in control thanks to a frame design that has not only been engineered for optimal longitudinal rigidity but also positions rotating mass as close to the center of gravity as possible. Precise frame wall thicknesses deliver superior flex characteristics and offers an unmatched rider feel. The shock mounting also provides optimal anti-squat behavior to better drive out of corners.
- Subframe
The 2-piece polyamide (60%) reinforced aluminum (40%) subframe provides outstanding handling and rider feedback. Constructed with the aid of finite element analysis, precise levels of rigidity are engineered into the subframe, delivering optimal flex dynamics, while remaining robust and reliable lap after lap.
ERGONOMICS & COMFORT
- Handlebar
The KTM 450 SMR is equipped with a tapered handlebar made of high-strength aluminum by NEKEN. The proprietary KTM bend delivers optimal control and unintended rider impacts are absorbed by the KTM branded handlebar pad, which features the same design patterns as seen on the frame protectors and tank spoilers - now that's a touch of class.
- Footpegs
The FEA-designed footpegs offer a bigger contact area for better control of the bike while standing on the pegs, but also make them less susceptible to hooking up when leaning or sliding down low. This was achieved by a narrow frame mounting design.
- Seat
A flat seat profile and high-grip orange seat cover provide exceptional rider movement and control, with a handy grip pocket under the seat, just above the air filter box, making lifting the bike off its paddock stand a lot easier.
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Freight, PDI, Admin, HST, and licensing are extra.
Please contact us to make an appointment so we can ensure the vehicle is onsite for viewing.
ENGINE & EXHAUST
SETTING THE SAGThe 2024 KTM 450 SMR boasts one of the most manic 4-stroke powerplants in the pits, with its SOHC engine proving to be the perfect example of advanced engineering. The engine is positioned to lower the front sprocket, which together with the benefits of mass centralization and light engine weight, deliver anti-squat behavior of the chassis that is second to none. With massive peak power output and an overall engine weight of only (26.8 kg), you'll leave the competition with more than a little mud on the face.
A compact and lightweight SOHC cylinder head package uses a short profile with the camshaft located close to the center of gravity, improving handling. Lightweight valves are actuated via a DLC coated rocker arm with optimized timing, specifically designed to deliver precise levels of torque and throttle response. The diameter of the inlet valves is 40 mm, while on the exhaust it is 33 mm. Optimized intake ports allow higher flow coefficients, resulting in a more efficient and powerful engine, with a clever valve cover reducing the number of mounting screws, and a single oil spray jet guaranteeing efficient cooling while keeping the weight low.
CHASSIS
No matter how twisty or technical the track is, you'll stay in control thanks to a frame design that has not only been engineered for optimal longitudinal rigidity but also positions rotating mass as close to the center of gravity as possible. Precise frame wall thicknesses deliver superior flex characteristics and offers an unmatched rider feel. The shock mounting also provides optimal anti-squat behavior to better drive out of corners.
The 2-piece polyamide (60%) reinforced aluminum (40%) subframe provides outstanding handling and rider feedback. Constructed with the aid of finite element analysis, precise levels of rigidity are engineered into the subframe, delivering optimal flex dynamics, while remaining robust and reliable lap after lap.
ERGONOMICS & COMFORT
The KTM 450 SMR is equipped with a tapered handlebar made of high-strength aluminum by NEKEN. The proprietary KTM bend delivers optimal control and unintended rider impacts are absorbed by the KTM branded handlebar pad, which features the same design patterns as seen on the frame protectors and tank spoilers - now that's a touch of class.
The FEA-designed footpegs offer a bigger contact area for better control of the bike while standing on the pegs, but also make them less susceptible to hooking up when leaning or sliding down low. This was achieved by a narrow frame mounting design.
A flat seat profile and high-grip orange seat cover provide exceptional rider movement and control, with a handy grip pocket under the seat, just above the air filter box, making lifting the bike off its paddock stand a lot easier.