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TESTED: 2022 KTM 250, 350, 450 & 500EXC-F

5 years ago | Words: Andy Wigan | Photos: Matty Mac / Made Social

For 2022, KTM’s four-stroke enduro models only get modest upgrades to tyres, gearing and graphics. But, as we discover after testing all four four-strokes with enduro icon Geoff Ballard, the new bikes’ “firmer and sportier” suspension settings actually create a significant improvement in chassis balance and handling compared with their predecessors. And when you ride the 250, 350, 450 and 500EXC-F back-to-back, you’re also reminded that – beyond the obvious power differentials – these 2022 machines each have very distinctive personalities.

But which of the four is most likely to suit you, and why? Join us as we check in with Geoff Ballard for a yarn about the comparative pros and cons of each of these 2022 enduro weapons from KTM…


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