ALL THE 2009 BIKES: 2009 KTMs motocycle

First and foremost, the 2009 450SXF almost got a five-speedtransmission, but at the last second KTM decided to stay with the fourspeed box. The black anodized triple clamps feature 18mm or 20mmadjustable offset to hold the 48mm WP forks. As for the forks, theyoffer new bottoming cones, revised valving, less unsprung weight andimprovised flex characteristics. Thankfully, all full-size KTM racebikes will come with white number plate backgrounds that are largeenough to hold numbers. The exhaust system is titanium and theEurope-only model has an HPRS (Head Pipe Resonator System) built in formore low-end less noise. Added touches include a Regina china, new camprofiles, Brembo dual-position front caliper and redesigned enginecovers.

ALL THE 2009 BIKES: 2009 KTMs