Motocross Bike Test KTM

KTM Tests

Printer Friendly Version Email A Friend Add This Increase Text Size Decrease Text Size
MXA'S 2013 KTM 450SXF-FE "RYAN DUNGEY REPLICA" MOTOCROSS TEST: SOME COMPANIES BARELY MAKE ANY BIKES, LET ALONE WORKS REPLICASMXA'S 2013 KTM 450SXF-FE "RYAN DUNGEY REPLICA" MOTOCROSS TEST: SOME COMPANIES BARELY MAKE ANY BIKES, LET ALONE WORKS REPLICAS
5/13/2013
Whether by design or accident, KTM has found a way to defeat the AMA production rule, which requires all AMA Supercross bikes to start as off-the-showroom-floor models. Whether nefarious or accidental, Roger DeCoster is on to something
MID-SIZED SHOOTOUT: HOW TO CHOOSE BETWEEN A 125 TWO-STROKE, 250 FOUR-STROKE OR 250 TWO-STROKEMID-SIZED SHOOTOUT: HOW TO CHOOSE BETWEEN A 125 TWO-STROKE, 250 FOUR-STROKE OR 250 TWO-STROKE
5/12/2013
We pit a KTM 125SX against a KTM 250SXF against a KTM 250SX for the pure thrill of seeing which bike is best for you
FIRST LOOK: ALL THE 2014 KTM MOTOCROSS MODELS – 85SX,125SX, 150SX, 250SXF, 350SXF, 450SXFFIRST LOOK: ALL THE 2014 KTM MOTOCROSS MODELS – 85SX,125SX, 150SX, 250SXF, 350SXF, 450SXF
5/8/2013
KTM hasn't released photos of the 2014 models to the USA, but the rest of the world got them ... No details, just photos
HOW TO BUILD THE ULTIMATE KTM 250SX TWO-STROKE: YES, IT DOES HAVE WORKS SHOWA SUSPENSION ON ITHOW TO BUILD THE ULTIMATE KTM 250SX TWO-STROKE: YES, IT DOES HAVE WORKS SHOWA SUSPENSION ON IT
5/6/2013
MXA assigned three different test riders to iron out all the important parts of our KTM 250SX project—this is it
FRIDAY'S USED MOTOCROSS BIKE GUIDE: HOW TO SETUP YOUR 2010 KTM 450SXF:FRIDAY'S USED MOTOCROSS BIKE GUIDE: HOW TO SETUP YOUR 2010 KTM 450SXF:
5/3/2013
Real world advice; 2010 KTM 450SXF tips and pointers; What we did to our 2010 KTM 450SXF and why
MXA TWO-STROKE SHOOTOUT! THE 2013 KTM 125SX VERSUS THE 2013 KTM 150SXMXA TWO-STROKE SHOOTOUT! THE 2013 KTM 125SX VERSUS THE 2013 KTM 150SX
4/27/2013
Real tests! The two most talked about bikes of the year go head on against the MXA wrecking crew
MXA’S 2013 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: WE AREN'T TELLING YOU WHAT TO BUY – JUST WHAT WE WOULD BUY (PLUS VIDEO) MXA’S 2013 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: WE AREN'T TELLING YOU WHAT TO BUY – JUST WHAT WE WOULD BUY (PLUS VIDEO)
3/29/2013
Sometimes brutal & sometimes humble, the MXA 250 Shootout is something to analyze, peruse and think about...whether you already own one of these six bikes or are in the market for a new one
MXA’S 2013 450 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: SIX 2013 MOTOCROSS BIKES WALKED INTO MXA'S O.K. CORRAL, BUT ONLY ONE WALKED OUT (PLUS VIDEO)MXA’S 2013 450 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: SIX 2013 MOTOCROSS BIKES WALKED INTO MXA'S O.K. CORRAL, BUT ONLY ONE WALKED OUT (PLUS VIDEO)
3/29/2013
Every bike suffers some wounds in this shootout, but you'll want to see what happens when the CRF450, KX450F, 450SXF, RM-Z450, YZ450F and 350SXF go head to head
MXA'S 2013 KTM 250SX TWO-STROKE MOTOCROSS TEST: BEST IN CLASS...YOU BET!MXA'S 2013 KTM 250SX TWO-STROKE MOTOCROSS TEST: BEST IN CLASS...YOU BET!
3/28/2013
Would you buy a bike that was lighter, cheaper, easier to maintain, snappier, better handling, quicker stopping and made more horsepower per cc than any four-stroke? Well, would you?
WE RIDE CYLINDER WORKS’ KTM 365SXF BIG BOREWE RIDE CYLINDER WORKS’ KTM 365SXF BIG BORE
3/25/2013
The MXA wrecking crew doesn’t want to wait another couple years for KTM’s engineers to baby-step the powerband up to where it would be more usable—we went 365cc.
MXA TEAM TESTED: SHORAI KTM 250/350/450SXF LIGHTWEIGHT LITHIUM LFX BATTERYMXA TEAM TESTED: SHORAI KTM 250/350/450SXF LIGHTWEIGHT LITHIUM LFX BATTERY
1/24/2013
KTM's are the only motocross bikes that you can save two pounds on for around $100... it would cost $1000 to do that on a KX-F, RM-Z, CRF or YZ-F
MXA'S 2013 KTM 450SXF MOTOCROSS TEST: IF YOU ARE LOYAL TO YOUR BRAND, IT IS TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT A SHIFT IN ALLEGIANCESMXA'S 2013 KTM 450SXF MOTOCROSS TEST: IF YOU ARE LOYAL TO YOUR BRAND, IT IS TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT A SHIFT IN ALLEGIANCES
1/21/2013
Let's see – strongest brakes, best clutch, most powerful engine, easiest starting, best overall handling and most creative design – but it's not perfect
MXA'S 2013 KTM 350SXF MOTOCROSS TEST: THE LITTLE BIKE THAT COULDN'T, BUT NOW IT CANMXA'S 2013 KTM 350SXF MOTOCROSS TEST: THE LITTLE BIKE THAT COULDN'T, BUT NOW IT CAN
1/2/2013
The mid-size promise is finally getting closer to reality... thanks to a healthy injection of six ponies; Now, if only...
MXA'S 2013 KTM 250SXF MOTOCROSS TEST: THE MOST POWERFUL PRODUCTION 250 FOUR-STROKE EVERMXA'S 2013 KTM 250SXF MOTOCROSS TEST: THE MOST POWERFUL PRODUCTION 250 FOUR-STROKE EVER
12/23/2012
KTM threw the 201 250SXF into a dumpster on the outskirts of Vienna. Good riddance, because last year’s 250cc four-stroke engine produced four horsepower less than its competitors; it's not a 98-pound weakling anymore
MXDN IRON! WE RIDE RYAN DUNGEY’S FACTORY RED BULL KTM 450SXFMXDN IRON! WE RIDE RYAN DUNGEY’S FACTORY RED BULL KTM 450SXF
9/27/2012
The MXA wrecking wanted to ride Ryan Dungey's factory KTM 450SXF...and we had a plan – we would call Roger DeCoster and say, "Give us Ryan's works bike."
WE RIDE LANCE VINCENT’S MUNN RACING KTM 250SXF... SADLY BECAUSE LANCE HASN'T BEEN ABLE TO RACE MUCH THIS YEARWE RIDE LANCE VINCENT’S MUNN RACING KTM 250SXF... SADLY BECAUSE LANCE HASN'T BEEN ABLE TO RACE MUCH THIS YEAR
9/10/2012
KTM’s upscaled commitment to racing helped influence Chip Munn to field a team. It’s a win-win for the dealer and the manufacturer; Plus video
FIRST LOOK! 2013 HUSABERG MODEL LINE-UP WITH A 250 FOUR, 350 FOUR, 450 FOUR, 501 FOUR, 125 TWO, 250 TWO & 300 TWOFIRST LOOK! 2013 HUSABERG MODEL LINE-UP WITH A 250 FOUR, 350 FOUR, 450 FOUR, 501 FOUR, 125 TWO, 250 TWO & 300 TWO
8/10/2012
No more upside-down engine on the 450 or yellow frames, just offroad capable enduro bikes in seven models of two- and four-strokes
2013 KTM 125SX & 150SX PHOTO SHOOT: A GREAT DAY HAD BY ALL2013 KTM 125SX & 150SX PHOTO SHOOT: A GREAT DAY HAD BY ALL
8/10/2012
What do you get when two best friends (and amazing riders) come together and ride two-strokes? Come find out
IN SEARCH OF MORE POWER WE BUILD A 280cc KTM 250SXF MOTOCROSS BIKEIN SEARCH OF MORE POWER WE BUILD A 280cc KTM 250SXF MOTOCROSS BIKE
7/31/2012
It is no secret that we aren’t big fans of the low-horsepower 2012 KTM 250SXF. Its the slowest of the “Big Five” quarter-liter thumpers, but with Cylinder Works help we made it fast for $650
2013 KTM MOTOCROSS BIKES: 50SX, 65SX, 85SX, 125/150SX, 250SX, 350SXF & 450SXF 2013 KTM MOTOCROSS BIKES: 50SX, 65SX, 85SX, 125/150SX, 250SX, 350SXF & 450SXF
6/26/2012
New look graphics, redesigned plastic, all-new 250 engine, Formula 1 Pankl parts, DDS clutches, American-spec two-strokes... and the specifications
MXA TEAM TESTED: KREFT KTM 250/300 POWERDIAL POWER-VALVE ADJUSTERMXA TEAM TESTED: KREFT KTM 250/300 POWERDIAL POWER-VALVE ADJUSTER
6/25/2012
With a little fine-tuning and a few minutes of testing, you can get the power that best suits your tracks, riding style and weather conditions
EXCLUSIVE LOOK INSIDE THE KTM 450SXF-FE: THE BIKE THAT ROGER DECOSTER BUILT AND RYAN DUNGEY WON FOUR AMA SUPERCROSSES ON!EXCLUSIVE LOOK INSIDE THE KTM 450SXF-FE: THE BIKE THAT ROGER DECOSTER BUILT AND RYAN DUNGEY WON FOUR AMA SUPERCROSSES ON!
6/6/2012
Plus, we have an even bigger exclusive coming out in the next MXA...we test Ryan Dungey's works bike – not the replica–but the real deal; But, for now this is as in-depth as anyone has ever gone
2012 250 DYNO SHOOTOUT! HOW MUCH HORSEPOWER DO THE 2012 250s REALLY MAKE: WE REVEAL THE INNER SECRETS OF THE 2012 POWERBANDS2012 250 DYNO SHOOTOUT! HOW MUCH HORSEPOWER DO THE 2012 250s REALLY MAKE: WE REVEAL THE INNER SECRETS OF THE 2012 POWERBANDS
5/24/2012
Are you in the market for a 2012 deuce-and-a-half? Find out what they really run like right now. And, if you already have one, read 'em and weep
MXA’S 2012 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: OUR BRUTAL & HONEST OPINIONS OF THIS YEAR’S 250 CLASS MXA’S 2012 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: OUR BRUTAL & HONEST OPINIONS OF THIS YEAR’S 250 CLASS
5/18/2012
Honda CRF250 versus Yamaha YZ250F versus Kawasaki KX250F versus KTM 250SXF versus Suzuki RM-Z250 versus the MXA wrecking crew
MXA'S 2012 KTM 250SX TWO-STROKE MOTOCROSS TEST: THIS IS THE KING OF ALL SMOKERSMXA'S 2012 KTM 250SX TWO-STROKE MOTOCROSS TEST: THIS IS THE KING OF ALL SMOKERS
5/18/2012
If you are getting off a four-stroke, the first thing you’ll notice about the KTM 250SX is how light it feels. It feels like a feather, and that pays big dividends in the tough and tight stuff
TWO-STROKE VERSUS FOUR-STROKE: 2012 KTM 250SXF VS 2012 KTM 250SXTWO-STROKE VERSUS FOUR-STROKE: 2012 KTM 250SXF VS 2012 KTM 250SX
5/18/2012
Back by popular demand! The MXA wrecking crew answers the age-old question one more time—what's better, a 250 two-stroke or a 250 four-stroke
2012 KTM 450SXF "FACTORY EDITION": WHAT IT'S LIKE TO RIDE THE "RYAN DUNGEY REPLICA" MOTOCROSS BIKE2012 KTM 450SXF "FACTORY EDITION": WHAT IT'S LIKE TO RIDE THE "RYAN DUNGEY REPLICA" MOTOCROSS BIKE
4/14/2012
This special edition race bike is in the showrooms now...with another 200 coming in later this month...we tell you more than you need to know about it
JODY'S QUEST FOR A MOTO-READY KTM 300XC TWO-STROKE RACERJODY'S QUEST FOR A MOTO-READY KTM 300XC TWO-STROKE RACER
3/25/2012
"I don’t race enduros, cross-country, GNCC, WORCS, woods, hare scrambles, desert or anything that gets out of sight of an ambulance, or isn’t lined with ribbon. I’m a motocrosser—and that’s all I am"
DIGITAL BROCHURE: TAKE A CLOSE UP LOOK INSIDE THE 2012 KTM 450SXF "FACTORY EDITION" DIGITAL BROCHUREDIGITAL BROCHURE: TAKE A CLOSE UP LOOK INSIDE THE 2012 KTM 450SXF "FACTORY EDITION" DIGITAL BROCHURE
3/16/2012
The first 192 "Ryan Dungey Replica's" are in dealer showrooms now (the race team took 8 of the first 200), but the next 200 are on their way
TWO-STROKE TEST: A CLOSE-UP LOOK AT MXA'S FULL-RACE KTM 300XC MOTOCROSS BIKETWO-STROKE TEST: A CLOSE-UP LOOK AT MXA'S FULL-RACE KTM 300XC MOTOCROSS BIKE
3/6/2012
MXA's project KTM 300 (which is still being dialed in) is a beautiful bike with immense possibilities
Subcribe Now and get a FREE $25 Gift Card!






ON SALE
Subscribe -Print
Subscribe - Digital
Digital Sample
 Advertise
Contact
More Cool Stuff
JUNE 2013 VOLUME 41, NUMBER 6
MORE STUFF
- MXA Wrecking Crew
- Jody's Box
- Every Champ
- FAQs
- Race Schedules
- Ask The MXPerts
- Mid-Week Report
- Vintage MX Bikes