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Ktm 450/525 Xc
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Posted by: TOPDAWG

Actually posted this around a week ago in the Other section and nobody replied...lol. Deleted it and made this one.

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Advanced engineering produced a strong light weight ATV, weight 356 lbs.

Frame has many hrs of durability testing with no breakage or signs of fatigue.

Frame design offers easy service and a 450 or 525 bolt in engine option.

Swing arm shaft and countershaft position enhance handling and suspension.

Durable tested tough light weight skid plates on frame and swing arm.

Rear axle cam type bearing carrier has quality tapered bearings for long life

Axle cam type bearing carrier and swing arm offer quick and easy chain adj.

Rear axle bearing carrier comes with easy access grease fitting for lubrication.

Rear axle is very strong with an axle retainer nut system that holds position

Chassis and frame designed with light weight secured fastener nuts.

Removable rear sub-frame is strong and light weight with built in flag holder.

Light weight front uprights reduce camber change during jounce & rebound.

Common Industry wheel bolt patterns reduce rider transition cost to KTM

Maxxis race ready tires set a new standard for production performance level.

Douglas wheels with a new strong light weight design raise performance level

Self locking rear axle nuts allow quick hub and tire changes for GNCC racing.

Well designed and tested wheel base and chassis width make ATV race ready.

Well designed suspension and chassis allow ATV ride height to easily change.

Quality 520 O-ring chain used for long life and reduced adjustment intervals.

Swing arm chain guards and built in chain guide well designed and durable.

Ohlins dual rate springs with adjustable cross over on the front.

Front shocks have adjustable preload, compression and rebound adj.

Front upper control arms mount with adjustable Hym.joint bearings.

Front lower control arms mount with replaceable needle bearings

All control arms offer serviceable ball joints for reduced service cost

The upper control arms offer complete adj. of camber and caster.

Well engineered front and rear suspension offer 11 inches of wheel travel

Ohlins PDS reservoir rear shock with preload, comp. & rebound ADJ

Ohlins PDS system allows a no link design for reduced weight & maintenance

Ohlins PDS stands for progressive damping systems (dual piston design)

No link suspension adds ground clearance and makes rear shock change quick

Steering stem and frame designed to bolt on advanced level steering stabilizer

Multi position handle bar mounting system for rider comfort or preference

Steering system turning radius very good with strong durable steering stops

Lower steering stem bearing designed for long life and race ready performance

Steering stem design sets a new bench mark for industry in strength & weight.

Upper steering stem bearing designed for low drag & sealed for long life.

Steering stem and handle bars proved strong under long term durability test

Front brakes by Magura are powerful 4 piston fixed caliper design.

Front rotors are a high quality self cleaning floating design

Front brake lines are steel braded for increased power & performance

Rear brakes by Magura are powerful single piston floating caliper design.

Rear brake rotor is of high quality with the self cleaning mud design.

The rear brake master cylinder and reservoir are all one light weight unit

The power, performance and Anti-fade of all the brakes is outstanding.

A very effective, lightweight parking brake system locks the front wheels

Engine- ready to race 4 stroke 525-53 hp or a 450-49 hp

Hydraulic clutch offers smooth consistent operation from start to finish.

Clutch cover designed into engine side cover for quick service of clutch

Engine uses one engine oil for gearbox and engine with no external oil tank

Side case on engine includes an engine oil site glass for quick oil level checks

Engine has two main oil filters, two bottom end strainers and a drain magnet

Valve adjustment is very easy in chassis, no shims or teardown needed.

Spark plug can be serviced with out any restrictions from fuel tank or plastic.

Radiator is state of the art with the correct capacity shape and installed angle

Cooling system is thermostatically controlled with a temp. controlled fan.

Radiator is state of the art with the correct capacity shape and installed angle

Cooling system is thermostatically controlled with a temp. controlled fan.

Magura Clutch system uses mineral based fluid in the system not brake fluid.

The clutch system performance and durability proved to be outstanding

Hand levers are adjustable for front brake and clutch system free play.

Rear brake lever with bearing pivot is aluminum and fully adjustable.

Reverse lever is located so clutch and Rev are controlled by the same hand

Shifter is strong light weight aluminum with good grip

Parking brake system utilizes front brake master cylinder, no extra weight

Custom bend, strong light weight tapered handle bars ready for hand guards

Fuel tank with rider friendly design holds 3.7 gallons of fuel with reserve.

Carb. is a flat slide 39mm CR Keihin with a choke, hot start and spray pump

Carb. controls and adjustments like idle and jet changes offer easy access

Quick release seat and air box lid make a quick no tool air filter service

Air intake system is designed for mud and water prevention with snorkel

Air box is designed and ready for increased airflow under dry conditions

High performance light weight exhaust system with a sound decimal of 94

Key and light panel includes a natural, reverse and oil press lamp

Combination switch pack nicely controls the starter and lighting functions

ATV is electric start in any gear including reverse with the clutch lever in

ATV has front and rear lights with a lever and pedal activated brake lamp

The engine is equipped with a 200w charging coil for extra light capacity.

Battery, starter, fuses and organized harness connector panel easy to access

CDI ignition can be set for high performance or full race with out tooling

Engine RPM is limited to 4000 in reverse limiting speed in rev to 11mph.

Hood and plastic very easy to remove for service and adjustments

Rear plastic modular with air box and ready for air intake modification

Rear fenders have release or cut out ready for sand dune flag installation

Handle bars and controls are hand guard compatible for quick installation

Foot pegs are of race ready quality with nerf bar mounts included

Rear fenders designed for Hard Equipment mud extensions if needed

Front and rear bumpers are removable for replacement

Seat offers good traction and comfort for rider

Cable and wire guide on front of steering stem offers great organization

Sensational rider ergonomics designed with pro riders for pro riders.

Thumb throttle offers throttle limit screw and idle position switch

ATV is wired with a race ready tether switch to kill ignition if needed

Clutch lever starter interrupt switch prevent cranking or starting in gear

Heel guards are standard for heel and foot protection

Frame and foot pegs are ready for installation of competition nurf bars

Key needed for start up adds security to ATV.

Posted by: 1965 honda

i want one. they're gonna be better than the can am 450.

Posted by: culichi

nicee threadd!!!

Posted by: 250Renvy

Interesting that KTM and possibly Kawaski are going for the XC trail market vs Suzuki and Can-am going for MX market.

Honda and Yamaha are kinda in the middle but neither have reverse.

Posted by: Fred55

Actually is seems like Cam-Am stock is more of a XC quad and KTM will be going for both XC and MX...they will have a MX version with 450 also.

Posted by: Vade

Advanced engineering produced a strong light weight ATV, weight 356 lbs. Frame design offers easy service and a 450 or 525 bolt in engine option Engine- ready to race 4 stroke 525-53 hp or a 450-49 hp

525 on a 356 pound quad
holy sh1t

Posted by: red n blk supra

So the only thing different between the two are the 525 & 450?

Posted by: LT250_JOE

IF ONLY I'D WAITED A COUPLE MONTHS LONGER.......I'D HAVE A FULL KTM QUAD AND NOT A MUTT!

BUT...CAN'T BEAT THE IRS!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: jmoney45

quote:
Originally posted by Vade
525 on a 356 pound quad
holy sh1t

I was thinking the same thing. With all the talk of the KTM 450, I think the 525 will be very hard to beat. Everyone knows how fast the Outlaw 525 is and this thing will be alot lighter.

Posted by: Supercup

And KTM already has prove power package options available. They offer a 540 kit, a stroker version of the that kit 576 cc (or 552 cc with stock piston). So you have a ton of great power options ready to go.

JCM

Posted by: 2-stroker25

do you think the 450mx will not have reverse? or do you think they will keep it on both?

Posted by: SlOoT

You can even get a 610cc kit

You can have 70+ HP and still have a very reliable engine.

Posted by: Sn0ka

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i want 640cc

have fun

Posted by: SlOoT

Ah yes, the LC4 engine. One of the most reliable engines you can get.

I got a engine just like that in my quad. The power is amazing. From 2500 RPM it just rips your arms of

55HP and 60 Nm (44 Lbs/ft) stock.

The engine is from 2002, and I have it for 3 seasons now, so far no problems.

Posted by: Slip_Venom

quote:
Originally posted by Supercup
And KTM already has prove power package options available. They offer a 540 kit, a stroker version of the that kit 576 cc (or 552 cc with stock piston). So you have a ton of great power options ready to go.

JCM

I have a hybrid KTM 576 and it was dynoed at 60HP and 44ftlbs of Tourque at the rear wheel on an DynoJet Dyno.

Posted by: Slip_Venom

quote:
Originally posted by SlOoT
You can even get a 610cc kit

You can have 70+ HP and still have a very reliable engine.

This is true but it won't be cheap. You have to get your head ported by HMC, or Hank Thomas in Cali with big valves which will cost you $700, you have to buy the 8/06 camshaft $180, you have to have the big bore 100mm SMR cylinder and piston $1200, you have to have your cases bored to accept this cylinder $100-200?, and the stroker crank is like $750 which all in all = 610cc monster. Yes you will have 70RWHP(on pump gas) and yes you will have something like 55-58ftlbs of torque, but for a pretty penny of something like 3000 dollars!!!!!!!!!!

He is definatly not lying about the possibility of haveing the lightest weight highest HP motor on the market. Some things to remember are you wil not be able to turn this motor more that 9500-9800rpms unless you have the whole engine blue printed and balanced. Yes it will put harder than anything that you probably have riddin, and yes it will be very reliable if you keep up with general maintenace(valve clearence, oil changes). I will definatly vouch for this guys comment.

Posted by: protraxrptr17

You don't need to turn more rpm than 9800 with these engines.

$3000 for 70 horsepower is not bad. You can spend more than that on a 450r engine and still have barely 60 and much less torque and zero reliability. One of my friends is happy to get 50 hrs out of his CRF engines before doing a top end job.

My 525SX is an '04 and I'm just now replacing the timing chain. I measured the piston and cylinder and they both measure less than .0005" wear. I change the oil once a year whether it needs it or not.