We bought a 23’ KTM 450XCF and it’s amazing!

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The all new 23’ xcf / sxf platform is atraight up completely amazeballz. It’s a truly incredible machine.
We take an overview look as some of the new new in this short walk around.
In the next video we’ll strip it down to the frame and look at every single component and part and review it against the previous generation machine.
Then we’ll rebuild it with as many available upgrade parts that exist for the new chassis and add a Taco Moto Co wire harness kit and put a plate on it as well as as many cosmetic improvements as we including a powder coated frame and graphics kit then we’ll bring this bike to the KTM adventure rally in Idaho.
Let us know in the comments what questions you have about it or what things you’d like to see us do to this one.
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@tgamron Жыл бұрын

That is the cleanest wiring I've ever seen in a KTM.

@The_Snowbike_Channel Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed walk through! Be awesome when your finished giving it the dual sport love.

@imds123 Жыл бұрын

Still riding my 2013 450XC-W, love it!

@jetdr 10 ай бұрын

I have a 23 350 xc-f, I could imagine this bike is even more fun. I love the smooth power, I rode 2 strokes for over 20 years, these bikes are so easy to ride, makes it fun again.

@Screamn03 Жыл бұрын

Slick looking bike. I dig the fuel system routing change. Haven’t had an issue yet on my ‘22 500 but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t crossed my mind.

@BraaapoholicBob Жыл бұрын

Wow… Amazing changes thank you KTM

@stevebevington9863 27 күн бұрын

The new Wiring system looks like a huge leap forward. Now, C'mon KTM, how about a tool less seat removal system! Thanks for the video, love the content!

@andywilson89 Жыл бұрын

That thing looks sick!

@artysa.blackwood4261 Жыл бұрын

Hey man ! Been following the channel for some time, amazing content and useful information, really appreciated over here. I could finally pull the trigger on a 2023 450XC-F, got delivery date for December, somewhat n00b rider here in the dirt at least, iam looking forward to the maintenance content, disections on the xc-f, and buying parts from you in the future also. Gone use the bike in the dirt a few months and then put a snowbike kit on it for my next winter, south hemisphere, so June 2023 probably. Thumbs up from Chile !!

@Big_Yum Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see the dual sport conversion!!

@robbo6799 Жыл бұрын

I didn’t see the oil filter on left side. No worries went back through and noticed it. Great job on the review mate.

@ltonkerinstein873 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!

@mikeb4708 Жыл бұрын

Great job on the video pointing out the differences in the new bike! I went with the 450 XCF-W because it has the 6 speed gear box and the PDS chassis is much more compliant. I have both a 2021 450 XCF and a 350XCF which I race in the GNCC series. The XCF/SXF chassis is stiff and I feel like I want something softer on a Dual Sport conversion plus it is easier to make it street legal.

@22YZ450FX Жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see the finished result. Last year I got the 2022 YZ450FX then added the street legal bits, insurance and Ohio 22YZ plate... It's like putting a plate on a nascar. At 100hrs I put a new chain and Dunlop 606's they work great in the street/dirt/grass/mud/sand.. I'm leaving the stock rims and going to put a smaller sprocket in the back next tire swap. I bet yours rips tires and chains up just as well!!!

@Davido50 Жыл бұрын

Well said. Ohio here also. #KTM

@KickingTires Жыл бұрын

Sick bike! Once you get on the KTM train it's hard to get off.

@seamarsh3756 Жыл бұрын

Damn that thing is trick.. new pegs look amazing.

@kyleabney2796 Жыл бұрын

Nice! Just lower the fork air pressure to around 125-130 psi, it works way better and usually still won't bottom. Bueno Suerte Senor! 🤠

@cameronjohnson2700 Жыл бұрын

Very nice looking bike, ktm always seems to be on top of their r&d. I have a 21' Beta 500RR-S and noticed a few similarities that they might have learned from. Fuel pump routing is by far the best update i think. I look forward to watching the breakdown video.

@gregflores8959 Жыл бұрын

A 21 foot long Beta, really (?),...

@Smiling_mike Жыл бұрын

Yeah Man!

@taylorc4476 Жыл бұрын

Man... I'm not usually a sucker for Bold New Graphics, but that is a dope look. Rad bike, and the 2024 EXC looks to be a winner. Wait til 2024 or steal a 2022/ 2023 with leftover money for Taco Moto Sauce? Great delimma to be in...

@yukonadventurexc Жыл бұрын

Makes me want to wait till next year yo get a 500 now. Got a 2023 500 coming in a couple weeks.

@Superdisco199 Жыл бұрын

Awesome detail, thanks for that. Would love to see how bevelled out/thick the seat is. I miss the pre-electric start days when they had full depth foam.

@jimbo4203 Жыл бұрын

Im tall so i put a tall seat on with more foam and it's way more comfy

@bradl45 Жыл бұрын

I'm not a mx guy, by I have a 13 and 15 450xcf in the garage, love them. Will sell the 13 in the spring and will watch your xcf content for upgrade ideas!!!

@Davido50 Жыл бұрын

Upgrade!!

@woodworm3615 Жыл бұрын

Im picking up the 450xc-f. Im on the 19 300xc with a 38mm Kiehen. I hear the low end is similar to mine top end just goes. Im not a mx guy either. But will this bike be to much bike from the 300xc?

@bradl45 Жыл бұрын

Fingers are crossed you will have a 450xcf, and a unicorn 19 300 xc in your quiver at the same time.. My guess is that you will use them for different riding areas. 😁😁😁😁 I fatigue faster on a 450 vs a 350xcf, but I wish at times I had the low end grunt of a 450 while riding the 350!!! My goal is to add a 24 300xc in a year, spreading hours over many bikes works for me.

@woodworm3615 Жыл бұрын

@@bradl45 You cant go wrong with the 300xc. My 2019 is a chainsaw. Has untaped power to this day. I do like the Grunt sound from video's on the 450xc-f. Its almost relaxing to me. I may be putting 5k down on Tuesday....😮. I got the msrp price down a bit. I got things rolling....

@brandoncombs2942 Жыл бұрын

We picked up a 250 for my son and a 350 for myself. The 250 was the first one we bought and I was very impressed with the feel of the chassis and suspension. My 350 feels super cross stiff. Very rigid. I have luckys and a national shock from a beta I will be swapping too but I thought the differences were wild. Also, I believe your fuel line is on the wrong side of your head stay. Great video!

@HarryVines-zw2tm 6 ай бұрын

you also have to add break in time into it if you had just got it the 350 takes around ten hours to break in where as the 250 takes about 5

@modernrider1398 Жыл бұрын

I've got three bikes right now. 500 xcw (street legal), 300 xcw and Kawasaki 450 for track but lets say I wanna go somewhere and maybe one day I want to ride on a mx track and next day do some duel sport or single track. It would be nice to have one bike that could do all 3 someday and looks like KTM is making something that could finally. Maybe in a couple years or something I'll try and get a deal on a slightly used one and work on converting it for my 3 styles of riding.

@jeremyloewen4071 Жыл бұрын

Great overview of the new bike! Any thoughts on the handling characteristics of the new chassis compared to '22?

@some_doofus Жыл бұрын

I love the bike, obviously massive improvements in all areas, just aesthetically I wish they tried to make it a little more symmetrical. I know KTMs have never been symmetrical with the air box and fuel tank, but the enduro tank on this model looks so different on each side it's just jarring. I know they can't make the tank perfectly symmetrical due to the header pipe and other parts in the way, but on the right side it looks like there's a lot of room they could've squeezed some volume into to get a more similar shape at least. I reckon if they made the indented textured section on the airbox cover black it would make the side plates look a lot more symmetrical too

@joeb10p69 Жыл бұрын

Curious now that you've had the bike for a bit how you feel about the 2 maps? I got a 23 250 xcf and the difference between maps 1 and 2 is very noticeable for me.

@zacharycrockett9884 Жыл бұрын

When will the break down of the fuel pump be on here I would love to see that and how to take the bike to frame and engine. The old fuel pump system I hated when changing tanks

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

Video already posted on our channel

@clintontanis7827 Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥 Now, how do I justify saving for a '24 EXCF 500 when I've barely broken in my '21 🤔

@delmarhokie4052 Жыл бұрын

I need a plated bike for AZ/UT/CA...What's your thoughts on waiting for the 2024 EXC or making the mods on a 2023/2024 XCF ? I want/need performance and reliability. Thanks and love the channel !

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

I’d wait for the 24 as any improvements from the 22.5 and 23 will be incorporated

@UltraSS-nj8kd Жыл бұрын

I was thinking it took some Beta ideas. I really lime the layout as well. After the autopsy, I'm real curious on what kind of lights and Guage cluster would work well on it. Have my eye on the 350xcf/450xcf for maybe a deep/river sand bike build. Is DirtBike Test or Trevor hunter going to get to review it as well?

@mixalis6168 Жыл бұрын

Beta ideas, ahahahahaha You do understand these bikes are being prepared 2-3 even more years before released !!!

@leec48s45 Жыл бұрын

Hopefully the stator puts out more wattage now because that has been a problem if you are running a fan in tight terrain. The fan draws the battery down because the stater only puts out 35 W

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

Output is still low but we’re addressing that in our tear down and build

@fynn8252 Жыл бұрын

Good overlook Mike. I'm also curious about that new fuel pump. Especially how it gets all the fuel out. Hope it has a line that feeds to the lowest point. That would be great for aftermarket tanks since you might have the option to attach a longer hose!

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

It sucks from the bottom of the tank

@paulthrelkeld3341 Жыл бұрын

@@TACOMOTOCO Plus it looks like you could change the pump without having to remove the tank.....

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

Yes that’s correct

@ADyess086 6 ай бұрын

I’ve found this bike new at dealership with street legal kit. Turn signals and all. I’m really honed in on this particular model, not the “W”. How would you rate or judge the versatility of this bike being a 5 spd for trail riding, a little bit of commuting (no interstate) and a little bit of entry level enduro from time to time?

@woodworm3615 Жыл бұрын

Has there been big changes from the 2021 450 xcf to the 2023 xcf? Let me know. Thanxs. Great video!

@ktmracing3135 Жыл бұрын

This or a 350 xcf? Bigger guy 235 lbs but I ride michigan tighter woods. Been on a 350 for 6 years but debating going to a 450. You think it's too much?

@apriloneal3397 9 ай бұрын

No footage riding the bike. Amazing

@damianstasek8946 Жыл бұрын

Im think of getting an enduro version to make into a snowbike. Need electric start though.

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

All KTM’s are electric start for many years bow

@garthlundquist3623 Жыл бұрын

Does this bike have a Lambda sensor for the fuel injection? Is it closed loop fueling?

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

No, no

@Tjx9mm Жыл бұрын

Will the husky fx 350 share parts with the ktm xcf ?

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

The same ones that are shared on the current platform with the addition of the new subframe

@travdirtbikejunkie Жыл бұрын

Did the new 450 xcf-w (enduro) get these new updates or is it still old generation platform?

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

That new model is on the 20-23 enduro platform. Next year it will be on this chassis

@southeastAF Жыл бұрын

She’s a beaut

@jromem7313 Жыл бұрын

Xcf doesn't have the quik shift not sure why u said that it worked great. It has the button but it doesn't work at least that's what my dealer said when I was in there deciding on this bike or the xcfw 450

@bones6554 Жыл бұрын

Do you think the suspension is harsh due to your weight (don't know how much you weigh) or do you think it would still be stiff for a 215lb rider?

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

It’s harsh because new and firmer tuning than I care for

@freddunbar Жыл бұрын

Do they offer a 6th gear kit like the prior generation?

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

There’s no kit for any gen but a 6th gear can be added

@hodgmoe Жыл бұрын

do you think the 23' 350xcf will have similar improvements ?

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

Note on the KTM website what models are on the all new chasis

@billdeck9766 Жыл бұрын

Suspension will take awhile to break in. Will still need to be redone to be off road plush.

@jimzigouris Жыл бұрын

the small flapes on fender is to avoid mud on high jumps on eyes of the rider....

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

Ooooo, that’s great intel. Thanks for this info 🏁🏁🏁

@TopshelfJunior Жыл бұрын

So this is one step above / faster than the 350XCF ?!

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

If you’re asking is a 450 faster and more powerful than a 350? Yes

@TopshelfJunior Жыл бұрын

@@TACOMOTOCO Yeah I just didnt know if that KTM was like one of those Yamaha WR450F's or something where the gearing is different, and would still get spanked by a KTM 350 XCF or something. Or like how a KLX300R would still get spanked by a KX250 lol. I'm not too familiar with KTM but, I can see now your bike is the top of the line one. (I wanted that 350 Kaileb Russel, but now they have a 450, wow !)

@jackychan4653 Жыл бұрын

Did you ride it??

@hagestad Жыл бұрын

so that would be first time in KTM history that they fixed something without braking other aspects of the bike or we just don't know about KTM fails with this one just yet?

@Bock919 Жыл бұрын

In case you care, Keihin is pronounced KAY-uhn. I knew it didn't sound quite right to me, but I wasn't sure how to pronounce it until I looked it up.

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

Good to know. Thanks for that intel 🤘🏽

@bryand2978 Жыл бұрын

You going to add a 6 gear to it

@user-fc4de5nk5m Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍♥️😍💪🔥✌️🏁

@flemingg11 Жыл бұрын

Quick Shift is only on the SXF, no? I think the XCF doesn’t have it.

@jromem7313 Жыл бұрын

Your correct but It does have the button but doesn't and can't work

@justinbradley3924 8 ай бұрын

@@jromem7313Incorrect. It does have it, and they work.

@jromem7313 8 ай бұрын

@justinbradley3924 the 24s maybe when I got my 23 it wasn't an option for it to work but that was 6 months ago

@MasterBlasterSr Жыл бұрын

Only missing a 6 speed

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

Stator and a 6th gear

@handendaer Жыл бұрын

Finally led as standard for lights? Joke otherwise

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

This bike has no lighting

@kaytme5915 Жыл бұрын

I have asked for the address of the motorclyle shop but they don't show it. That's what criminal do

@kaytme5915 Жыл бұрын

See

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

We’re not taking in bikes or doing repair work currently. You can see our website to order any parts as needed

@thomastjg53 Жыл бұрын

Well I like the bike in general, and the changes that they made. But I like the side number plate, but the shroud is butt ugly, kind of ruined the hole look. What can I say !

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

You’ll get used to it Bike is mind blowing good

@heily-3806 Жыл бұрын

Awesome bike but I don’t know why KTM won’t put a six speed on it. Makes no sense.

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

That’s what the new 450 xcfw is for!

@ljm8673 Жыл бұрын

I agree, makes no sense! It's a big miss for the 450 cross country bikes.

@farmer3242 Жыл бұрын

I got the 500exc 6th gear put in my 2020 xcf and it makes it the perfect bike. I geared it 4 teeth bigger on the rear and 1 less tooth on the front. Now it has a nice low 1st gear and still does 140kph topspeed. How it should be from the factory!!! Come on ktm everyone wants a 6 speed 450xcf, get it together!!

@joshpodolsky7740 Жыл бұрын

Thats what I always questioned, the 250f, 350f, 250t and 300t all come with a 6 speed, but the 450 keeps the 5 speed. Kind of silly imo.

@heily-3806 Жыл бұрын

@@TACOMOTOCO old chassis tho

@markogorman5210 Жыл бұрын

It’s called a Cross Country bud

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

Thanks bud

@hasonlavajunk9774 Жыл бұрын

Is this a green sticker registration bike for California?

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

Nope

@jamescox4823 Жыл бұрын

who cares

@brandon5842 Жыл бұрын

Yeah your not on KTM payroll.

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

Yea no I’d be fired for criticizing the past gen so much and praising beta whom they’ve clearly followed w this new bike

@gregflores8959 Жыл бұрын

A 23 foot long KTM,...can’t even master the basics.

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

Huh?

@gregflores8959 Жыл бұрын

@@TACOMOTOCO Nevermind, my remark explains the obvious quite clearly, yet you still missed it, “ huh” is an entirely appropriate response from you,...

@TACOMOTOCO Жыл бұрын

@@gregflores8959 wow man, fun convo this is