KTM 450 SX-F 2020 User Manual

8 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
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H02629-10
(All SX‑F models)
–
Remove the plug-in stand
1
.
401944-10
(XC‑F US)
–
Take the motorcycle off side stand
1
and secure the side
stand with rubber strap
2
.
– Shift the transmission to the neutral position.
Condition
Ambient temperature: < 20 °C (< 68 °F)
– Push the cold start button in all the way.
400733-01
– Press the electric starter button .
Info
Press the electric starter button for a maximum of
5 seconds. Wait for 30 seconds before a further
attempt at starting.
At temperatures below 15 °C (60 °F), several attempts
at starting may be necessary to warm-up the lithium-ion
battery and thereby increase the starting power.
During the starting process, the malfunction indicator
lamp lights up.
8.3 Activating launch control
Info
The launch control helps the rider to generate optimum motorcycle acceleration at the beginning of a race.
The maximum speed of the engine with the throttle valve fully opened (full throttle) is reduced. After the
start, it is gradually increased up to the maximum engine speed. The clutch must be operated exactly as it
would be without launch control activated.
Condition
The motorcycle is stationary.
The engine is running at idle speed.
The transmission is in neutral.

KTM 450 SX-F 2020 Specifications

General

Displacement	449.9 cc
Bore x Stroke	95 mm x 63.4 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Transmission	5-speed
Fuel System	Keihin EFI, throttle body 44 mm
Cooling	Liquid cooled
Front Suspension	WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm
Rear Suspension	WP XACT Monoshock with linkage
Seat Height	950 mm
Ground Clearance	370 mm
Compression Ratio	12.75:1
Ignition	Keihin EMS
Engine Type	Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Frame Design	Central double-cradle type 25CrMo4 steel
Front Brake	Disc brake 260 mm
Rear Brake	Disc brake 220 mm
Fuel Capacity	7 L
Final Drive	Chain 5/8 x 1/4"