2009
KTM 450 XC ATV - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 680287 |
|---|---|
| Category | ATV |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | 450 XC ATV |
| Year | 2009 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Chromoly |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Öhlins fully adjustable, twin A-arms |
| Fronttyre | 21/7-10 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 257 mm (10.1 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Öhlins PDS mono-shock, fully adjustable, swingarm |
| Reartyre | 20/11-9 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 89.0 x 72.0 mm (3.5 x 2.8 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically |
| Compression | 11.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 447.92 ccm (27.33 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | Aluminum XC w / Spark Arrestor |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Keihin FCR-MX 39 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Ignition | Kokusan digital |
| Lubricationsystem | Dry sump, pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Electric |
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Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 163.0 kg (359.4 pounds) |
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| Fuelcapacity | 13.40 litres (3.54 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 290 mm (11.4 inches) |
| Seatheight | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About KTM
Country of Origin:
Austria
Founder:
Hans Trunkenpolz (later joined by Ernst Kronreif)
Best Known For:
Off-road/enduro supremacy, Dakar wins, Duke/RC streetbikes, and READY TO RACE ethos
Company History
KTM evolved from a postwar repair shop into a racing juggernaut by treating competition as R&D. Lightweight two-strokes made the brand a force in motocross and enduro; later four-strokes and advanced electronics cemented dominance. Dakar Rally victories showcased reliability under extreme conditions and fed the Adventure lineup—bikes that balance long-travel composure with startling pace. On the street, the Duke and RC families brought razor geometry and punchy singles/twins to license tiers worldwide, while the 1290 Super Duke and Adventure pushed the IMU-aided edge of performance. Corporate agility—acquisitions, platform sharing with Husqvarna/GASGAS—expanded reach without blurring identity. Historically, KTM changed expectations for chassis feedback and electronics integration in dirt and on road, proving that orange-painted ferocity could also be precise. The brand’s throughline is simple: build light, communicate grip, and let riders go fast safely. Few companies have turned a color and a slogan into such a reliable proxy for results.