KTM 450 SX-F 2018 User Manual

16 TUNING THE ENGINE 88
400692-10
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Sit on the vehicle in the riding position and determine distance
A
between the
upper edge of your boot and the shift lever.
Distance between shift lever and upper
edge of boot
10… 20 mm (0.39… 0.79 in)
» If the distance does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the basic position of the shift lever. ( p. 88)
16.8 Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever
401950-12
–
Remove screw
1
with the washers and take off shift lever
2
.
401951-10
–
Clean gear teeth
A
of the shift lever and shift shaft.
– Mount the shift lever on the shift shaft in the required position and engage the
gearing.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
The shift lever must not come into contact with any other vehicle compo-
nents during the shift procedure.
–
Mount and tighten screw
1
with washers.
Guideline
Screw, shift lever M6 14 Nm
(10.3 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™

KTM 450 SX-F 2018 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement	449.9 cc
Bore x Stroke	95 mm x 63.4 mm
Compression Ratio	12.75:1
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	5-speed
Fuel System	Keihin EFI, 44 mm throttle body
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Seat Height	960 mm
Ground Clearance	370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	7 liters
Ignition	Keihin EMS
Primary Drive	26:72
Subframe	Aluminum
Suspension Travel Front	310 mm
Suspension Travel Rear	300 mm
Front Wheel	1.60 x 21"
Rear Wheel	2.15 x 19"
Front Tire	80/100-21"
Rear Tire	110/90-19"
Chain	5/8 x 1/4"
Steering Head Angle	63.9°
Wheelbase	1, 485 mm
Frame	Central-tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel
Front Suspension	WP USD Xplor 48
Rear Suspension	WP Shock Absorber with Linkage
Front Brake	260 mm Disc Brake
Rear Brake	220 mm Disc Brake
Clutch	Wet multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics
Handlebar	Aluminum, Tapered Ø 28/22 mm
Final Drive	Chain