KTM 450 XC-F User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL 2014

450 SX‑F EU

450 SX‑F USA

450 SX‑F FACTORY EDITION USA

450 XC-F USA

Art. no. 3213090en

Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
1 Means of Representation6
- Symbols Used6
- Formats Used6
2 Safety Advice7
- Use Definition - Intended Use7
- Degrees of Risk and Symbols7
- Tampering Warning7
- Safe Operation7
- Protective Clothing8
- Work Rules8
- Environment8
- Owner's Manual8
3 Important Notes9
- Guarantee, Warranty9
- Operating and Auxiliary Substances9
- Spare Parts, Accessories9
- Service9
- Figures9
- Customer Service9
4 View of Vehicle10
- View of Vehicle, Front Left (Example)10
- View of Vehicle, Rear Right (Example)11
5 Serial Numbers12
- Chassis Number12
- Type Label12
- Engine Number12
- Fork Part Number12
- Shock Absorber Part Number12
6 Controls13
- Clutch Lever13
- Hand Brake Lever13
- Throttle Grip13
- Kill Switch13
- Electric Starter Button13
- Map-Select Switch for the Basic Setting (SX-F Factory Edition)14
- Map-Select Switch for Vehicle Operation (SX-F Factory Edition)14
- Overview of Indicator Lamps14
- Opening the Filler Cap14
- Closing the Filler Cap15
- Factory Start (SX-F Factory Edition)16
- Cold Start Button16
- Idle Speed Adjusting Screw17
- Shift Lever17
- Foot Brake Lever18
- Side Stand (XC-F)18
- Plug-In Stand (All SX-F Models)18
- Service Hour Counter (SX-F Factory Edition)18
7 Preparing for Use19
- Advice on First Use19
- Running in the Engine20
- Preparing the Vehicle for Difficult Riding Conditions20
- Preparing for Rides on Dry Sand21
- Preparing for Rides on Wet Sand21
- Preparing for Rides on Wet and Muddy Surfaces22
- Preparing for Rides at High Temperature and Slow Speed22
- Preparing for Rides at Low Temperatures or in Snow22
8 Riding Instructions23
- Checks and Maintenance Work When Preparing for Use23
- Starting23
- Starting off24
- Shifting, Riding24
- Applying the Brakes24
- Stopping, Parking24
- Transport25
- Refueling25
- Service Schedule27
9 Service Schedule28
- Service Work (as Additional Order)28
10 Tuning the Chassis29
- Checking the Basic Chassis Setting with the Rider's Weight29
- Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber29
- Adjusting the Low-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber29
- Adjusting the High-Speed Compression Damping of the Shock Absorber30
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber31
- Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded32
- Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber32
- Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber32
- Adjusting the Spring Preload of the Shock Absorber33
- Adjusting the Riding Sag33
- Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork34
- Adjusting the Compression Damping of the Fork35
- Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Fork36
- Handlebar Position37
- Adjusting the Handlebar Position37
- Activating the Factory Start (SX-F Factory Edition)37
11 Service Work on the Chassis38
- Raising the Motorcycle with the Lift Stand38
- Removing the Motorcycle from the Lift Stand38
- Bleeding the Fork Legs38
- Cleaning the Dust Boots of the Fork Legs39
- Loosening the Fork Protection (SX-F EU, SX-F USA, XC-F)39
- Positioning the Fork Protection (SX-F EU, SX-F USA, XC-F)39
- Removing the Fork Legs40
- Installing the Fork Legs40
- Removing the Fork Protector41
- Sx-F Eu, Sx-F Usa, XC-F)41
- Installing the Fork Protector41
- Installing the Fork Protector42
- Edition)42
- Removing the Lower Triple Clamp42
- Installing the Lower Triple Clamp43
- Checking the Steering Head Bearing Play44
- Position the Brake Caliper. Mount and Tighten Screws44
- Screw, Front Brake Caliper M844
- Adjusting the Play of the Steering Head Bearing45
- Greasing the Steering Head Bearing45
- Nm Loctite (18.4 Lbf Ft)45
- Preparatory Work Raise the Motorcycle with the Lift Stand45
- Removing the Start Number Plate46
- Installing the Start Number Plate46
- Removing the Front Fender46
- Main Work Remove Screws46
- Main Work46
- Guideline46
- Installing the Front Fender47
- Removing the Shock Absorber47
- Remaining Screws, Chassis M647
- Guideline47
- Installing the Shock Absorber48
- Removing the Seat49
- Mounting the Seat49
- Removing the Air Filter Box Lid49
- Installing the Air Filter Box Lid49
- Removing the Air Filter50
- Installing the Air Filter50
- Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Filter Box51
- Securing the Air Filter Box Lid51
- Sealing the Air Filter Box51
- Removing the Main Silencer52
- Installing the Main Silencer52
- Changing the Glass Fiber Yarn Filling of the Main Silencer52
- Removing the Fuel Tank53
- Installing the Fuel Tank55
- Checking for Chain Dirt Accumulation56
- Cleaning the Chain56
- Checking the Chain Tension56
- Adjusting the Chain Tension57
- Checking the Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, and Chain Guide58
- Checking the Frame59
- Checking the Swingarm60
- Checking the Throttle Cable Routing60
- Checking the Rubber Grip60
- Additionally Securing the Rubber Grip61
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Clutch Lever61
- Checking/Correcting the Fluid Level of the Hydraulic Clutch61
- Changing the Hydraulic Clutch Fluid61
12 Brake System63
- Checking the Free Travel of the Hand Brake Lever63
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Hand Brake Lever63
- Checking the Brake Discs63
- Checking the Brake Fluid Level of the Front Brake64
- Adding Front Brake Fluid64
- Checking the Front Brake Linings65
- Changing the Front Brake Linings65
- Checking the Free Travel of Foot Brake Lever67
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Foot Brake Lever67
- Checking the Rear Brake Fluid Level68
- Adding Rear Brake Fluid68
- Checking the Rear Brake Linings69
- Changing the Rear Brake Linings69
13 Wheels, Tires71
- Removing the Front Wheel71
- Installing the Front Wheel71
- Removing the Rear Wheel72
- Installing the Rear Wheel73
- Checking the Tire Condition74
- Checking the Tire Air Pressure74
- Checking the Spoke Tension74
14 Electrical System76
- Removing the Battery76
- Installing the Battery76
- Charging the Battery77
- Changing the Main Fuse78
15 Cooling System79
- Checking the Antifreeze and Coolant Level79
- Checking the Coolant Level79
- Draining the Coolant80
- Refilling Coolant81
16 Tuning the Engine82
- Checking the Play in the Throttle Cable82
- Adjusting the Play in the Throttle Cable82
- Adjusting the Idle Speed83
- Checking the Basic Position of the Shift Lever83
- Adjusting the Basic Position of the Shift Lever83
17 Service Work on the Engine84
- Changing the Fuel Screen84
- Checking the Engine Oil Level84
- Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, Cleaning the Oil Screens85
- Adding Engine Oil87
18 Cleaning, Care88
- Cleaning the Motorcycle88
19 Storage89
- Preparing for Use after Storage89
20 Troubleshooting90
21 Blink Code92
22 Technical Data93
- Engine93
- Engine Tightening Torques93
- Capacities95
- Engine Oil95
- Coolant95
- Fuel95
- Chassis95
- Electrical System96
- Tires96
- Fork96
- Sx-F Eu96
- Sx-F Usa97
- SX-F Factory Edition97
- XC-F97
- Shock Absorber98
- Sx-F Eu98
- Sx-F Usa98
- SX-F Factory Edition99
- XC-F99
- Chassis Tightening Torques100
23 Substances102
24 Auxiliary Substances104
25 Standards106
- Index107

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Setup Instructions32 pages

Questions and Answers:

S
Stephanie HerringSep 9, 2025
Why does my KTM 450 XC-F engine have too little power?
- J
  Jacob ReyesSep 9, 2025
  If your KTM Motorcycle engine has too little power, the possible causes are: a very dirty air filter (clean the air filter and air filter box), a very dirty fuel filter (change the fuel filter), a defect in the fuel injection system (read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool), a leaky or deformed exhaust system or too little glass fiber yarn filling in the main silencer (check exhaust system for damage, change the glass fiber yarn filling of the main silencer), or valve clearance too little (adjust the valve clearance).

KTM 450 XC-F Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4-stroke
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
Frame	Central Double-Cradle Type 25CrMo4 Steel
Front Suspension	WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm
Rear Suspension	WP XACT Monoshock with linkage
Front Brake	260 mm disc
Rear Brake	220 mm disc
Ground Clearance	370 mm
Seat Height	950 mm
Compression Ratio	12.75:1
Ignition	Keihin EMS
Final Drive	Chain
Rear Brake Caliper	Brembo
Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 liters
Front Brake Caliper	Brembo twin-piston floating caliper