Press Release
INTERNATIONAL ORANGE...KTM unveiled its new race-ready SXATVs this weekend at RedBud and factory-supported KTM quads were serviced at KTM's race transporter here. The 450 and 505SX the sport ATVs feature the race-spec engines and suspension elements. The engines are modified of the Austrian company's proven dirt bike powerplants, and feature enlarged engine sumps and revised engine ventilation systems. The suspension includes an industry-exclusive fully adjustable WP piggyback shocks with hi/lo speed compression, preload, rebound and crossover height adjustments on both front and rear shocks. Tuned for motocross, the wider, adjustable chromolysteel dual A-arms produce superior motocross handling by achieving 50-inch width. A-arm shock mounting location is identical to XC models. The lightweight chromoly steel swingarm has a new shock mounting point designed specifically for motocross.
The new KTM quads will be available for customer purchase at the end of August. According to team officials, KTM is currently "exploring" bringing a factory team to ATV Motocross competition, beginning next season.
