You’d be forgiven for thinking the KTM 450 SMR couldn’t possibly get any better. But we’ll let that slide – just as you’ll be doing when you throw a leg over this latest iteration of pure Supermoto perfection. With a frame that is specifically engineered for longitudinal rigidity, stability, and exceptional rider feedback and an engine that blows away the competition with unrelenting power delivery – not to mention the electronic wizardry to rival sports bikes – The KTM 450 SMR is a purpose-built racer with one simple goal – winning championships.
TRANSMISSION – 5-speed
COOLING – Liquid cooled
STARTER – Electric starter
STROKE – 63.4 mm
BORE – 95 mm
CLUTCH – Suter slipper clutch, Brembo Hydraulics
DISPLACEMENT – 449.9 cm³
EMS – Keihin EMS
DESIGN – 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
LUBRICATION – Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
TANK CAPACITY (APPROX.) – 7.2 l
FRONT BRAKE DISC DIAMETER – 310 mm
REAR BRAKE DISC DIAMETER – 220 mm
FRONT BRAKE – Disc brake
REAR BRAKE – Disc brake
CHAIN – 520, Non-sealed
FRAME DESIGN – Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel
FRONT SUSPENSION – WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE – 281 mm
REAR SUSPENSION – WP XACT Monoshock with linkage
SEAT HEIGHT – 898 mm
STEERING HEAD ANGLE – 63.9 °
SUSPENSION TRAVEL (FRONT) – 285 mm
SUSPENSION TRAVEL (REAR) – 266 mm
