2019 KTM 450
- Thread starter UNSTUCK
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- Location
- The Land Northward (Bountiful), Utah
I had a 19 husky. One of my favorite chassis ever. Same chassis as my wife's 2021 FC250.
That bike is a 450SX. So narrow ratio 5 speed. Smallish tank, no kickstand, 19" rear wheel. And they definitely rode it in the sand. If you want an SX it's not a bad deal for what it is. You can make it more off-road friendly (see my wife bike thread for mods)
It looks like it has AEO aftermarket suspension valving (I like their stuff, I have it on one of my bikes) ask what weight and skill level it's been valved for.
Pop off the side plate and look for sand or dust under the air filter and that the air filter is sticky and not dry.
Tap the handlebars softly on a stand to see if it needs headset bearings.
Lift up and rear wheel on the stand and listen for knocking to make sure it doesn't need linkage or swingarm bearings.
Rock the wheels left and right to check wheel bearings.
Check brake pads and rotors for scoring.
Get it hot and then see if it still starts easily. If it starts poorly hot, that's a sure sign it needs a valve adjustment then replacement soonish. A top end with piston and valves is about $2k in parts.
Let her rip! 🤞
That bike is a 450SX. So narrow ratio 5 speed. Smallish tank, no kickstand, 19" rear wheel. And they definitely rode it in the sand. If you want an SX it's not a bad deal for what it is. You can make it more off-road friendly (see my wife bike thread for mods)
It looks like it has AEO aftermarket suspension valving (I like their stuff, I have it on one of my bikes) ask what weight and skill level it's been valved for.
Pop off the side plate and look for sand or dust under the air filter and that the air filter is sticky and not dry.
Tap the handlebars softly on a stand to see if it needs headset bearings.
Lift up and rear wheel on the stand and listen for knocking to make sure it doesn't need linkage or swingarm bearings.
Rock the wheels left and right to check wheel bearings.
Check brake pads and rotors for scoring.
Get it hot and then see if it still starts easily. If it starts poorly hot, that's a sure sign it needs a valve adjustment then replacement soonish. A top end with piston and valves is about $2k in parts.
Let her rip! 🤞
ChestonScout
opinions are like Jeeps..
- Location
- Clinton, Ut
That’s the bike I have for my snowbike. I’m over 200 hours and the thing runs perfect.
I put the wheels on it last summer and rode it a few times. It was absolutely miserable on single track. A guy could get used to it but unless it’s a complete necessity (if my 300 is dead) I will never put tires back on it. I’m not a sand guy
I think 4K is a good deal if it checks out decent
I put the wheels on it last summer and rode it a few times. It was absolutely miserable on single track. A guy could get used to it but unless it’s a complete necessity (if my 300 is dead) I will never put tires back on it. I’m not a sand guy
I think 4K is a good deal if it checks out decent
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
If its been a dunes bike most of its life, I'd pass.
What kind of riding do you want to do? Desert exploring, singletrack?
What kind of riding do you want to do? Desert exploring, singletrack?
UNSTUCK
But stuck more often.
Thanks for the input guys. I’m mostly looking for something for desert riding/exploring. I need to start getting out with my son on his kayo 250. He’s very new to riding and I still consider myself a rookie. Looking for a sub $4k bike. Most bang for the buck and not one that needs constant maintenance.
What would make this bike miserable on single track vs another bike?
What does the narrow ratio mean? Faster, slower? Race bike?
What would make this bike miserable on single track vs another bike?
What does the narrow ratio mean? Faster, slower? Race bike?
- Location
- The Land Northward (Bountiful), Utah
An SX model means it's made for supercross / motocross. Narrow ratio means the gear ratios are closer together. 1st is higher and 5th is lower than the wide ratio bikes. So a little harder to control at low speed and a lower top speed too.
It has a lightish flywheel and a very snappy power delivery with high horsepower and kind of a hot tune that can make the bike get hot while riding slow or technical terrain.
The Rekluse auto clutch would make it much easier on singletrack.
A 450sx isn't necessarily the ideal bike for a novice.
A more ideal machine for a novice would be more trail oriented and a lower HP lower cc motor until you have more skill and confidence.
It has a lightish flywheel and a very snappy power delivery with high horsepower and kind of a hot tune that can make the bike get hot while riding slow or technical terrain.
The Rekluse auto clutch would make it much easier on singletrack.
A 450sx isn't necessarily the ideal bike for a novice.
A more ideal machine for a novice would be more trail oriented and a lower HP lower cc motor until you have more skill and confidence.