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FIRST LOOK: 2024 KTM 450 SMR

2 years ago | Words: Matt Bernard | Photos: KTM Images

Get ready to have an absolute load of fun on the tarmac, entering the thrilling world of Supermoto with the KTM 450 SMR. This formidable machine is the ultimate choice for riders seeking adrenaline-pumping drifts on asphalt, a perfect training tool, or the chance to battle it out in Supermoto races. Inspired by the track feats of Lukas Höllbacher, the 2022 AMA Supermoto champion, the 2024 KTM 450 SMR combines power, agility, and cutting-edge features to offer an unrivalled riding experience. Let’s dive into what makes this motorcycle a beast on the bitumen.

2024 KTM 450 SMR FEATURES

// Purposeful orange, black, white and purple race trim livery with black coated frame and menacing black wheels

// 63 hp SOHC engine package weighing less than 27 kg and prioritizing centralization thanks to altered positioning in the frame. Easily serviceable

// Two engine map options, launch control, traction control and Quickshifter as well as SUTER slipper clutch for maximum control

// Compact, light and innovative chassis for the best feeling, traction and handling

// First class WP XACT fork with AER technology and XACT shock: small, condensed and fully adjustable hardware to quickly refine track set-up

// High-quality Brembo brakes with 4-piston radially mounted caliper and 310 mm front and 220 mm rear discs for potent stopping power

// READY TO RACE details for a pure track-based machine: 16.5/17” wheels, Metzeler tyres, ODI lock-on grips, tool-less air filter access, light and optimized footpegs

// Unbeatable ergonomics that place all the stability and poise of the 2024 KTM 450 SMR at the rider’s fingertips for both front end grip and rear end confidence

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