KTM 450SXF turned into a 450XCF (Way better!)

We got a used 450SXF and made into a much more usable XCF version that is now the king of the track and trail.
Here is the full story on Vital MX with Ping and crew.

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[jasoncarter]

Caught myself drooling during the rundown... Nice work J!

[TheCarlejoseph]

Great bike made into an amazing trail bike! Vortex really does an amazing job cleaning up the power delivery.

[kevm]

I run a very tricked 450EXC, but would love a motocross bred bike, with lights and tag, , , sweet project.
Really like to Estart, lights and tag on my 89 CR500, now that would be a blast

[KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

I have been going thru this exact process on my 05 CRF450R. Perhaps I should have watched this prior, I’m almost done, but think I’m on the right track. Since it is an older bike, I don’t have a battery, so I had to install a battery to add a radiator fan. 18” wheelset. Tubliss, Scott’s steering stabilizer, frame and radiator guards, front and rear disc guards, suspension done, gearing changed (I don’t need to get to 40 mph in 1st gear), tires, hand guards, Rekluse (prevents stalling since no Estart and allows the bike to lug). Motion pro radiator overflow reservoir, larger front rotor kit, new rear rotor and sprocket (all done at same time as wheels and tires).

Already had: Allied double triple clamps, twin air filter kit, suspension done for MX, pro moto tip/spark arrestor, engine ice coolant, answer pro taper, ASV levers, (engine is stock, don’t need any more power).

On the way: larger radiators, Boysen super charger radiator kit, 2.6 gal tank

Cosmetics And to make the bike look little more modern: new graphics kit, 2019 front fender mod, cut side number plates (Yost designs mod, similar shape/size to 2017-2020), new seat cover, etc.

Fun project to re-purpose what I already had. 👍

[spencerclark]

Sweet video. That bike looks ultra rad wish my bike looked that cool

[JK-ewcz]

Sweet bike. You know what would be better and probably generate a Huge fan base would be to pic a fan of your shows bike. Something in descent shape, not to beat up. Maybe a old guys bike, and do a make over? You have some great sponsors. You could make a some father who has spent a ton of time and money ( because we know dirt bikes are not a cheap hobby) with there family and kids you could do a great video and maybe a ride day with you guys. Just a thought.

[dannuthals]

Love your videos Jay! Keep 'em coming!

[brandonstrong]

Best part was the girly scream at 4:49 when the power hits hahahaha

[brianebberson]

250 xcf has a 6 speed
250 sxf has a 5 speed

[justinbowman]

Great Video Jay! So are you selling these bike after you get them built? You mentioned selling this bike to one of your buddy's so I was just wondering?

[joedodson]

What size tank did you install on the bike? Thanks!

[duztyherronz]

1st through 3rd on both models are almost identical then 4th gear on xcf is taller than 5th gear on sxf and the xcf has 6 gears while the sxf has only 5

[jeremygreen]

Hi mate, I have the same bike and doing same conversion!.. I am really interested in the map and how you went about putting it on. Last bike was a carby wr450 so I have no experience with injection. Thanks heaps, Jeremy from Australia.. Also, just wanted to tame it down a bit as is a lot of bike….

[babyblow_gee]

Can I use a 2019 450 sxf head for my 2017 xcf 450 ?

[jeromem]

Hi sir. I am looking for a 450xcf but I have some doubts. When was the model updated? I have found very little information and sometimes one source contradicts another and I prefer to ask a KTM expert like you. I try to get a second hand bike and I want to get the latest update, not sure if the last change was in 2017 or 2018 to the present. That is, the 2017 model onwards is the same bike to 2021? Thanks Sir👍🏻

[codyjoseph]

250 transmissions are not the same. Sxf is close ratio 5 speed, XCF is semi wide ratio 6 speed just like the 350. Same with the 2 strokes. The XC's have the semi wide ratio 6 speed... 450 is the only one that shares the same transmission

[DirtByk]

What good does removing the backfire screen? I can’t imagine it restricts much if any air.

[jmac]

What should I do for the track to make my XC-W 350 better? Suspension suggestions?

[holdenmann]

Any way of having a light on the 450sxf? Such as the Motominded LED kit. And am I able to swap out to a ktm e-xcf front number light plate?Need to know if it’s possible to have one on my 2016 450sxf

[johnfavre]

How do I get the "W" out of my 2018 300 xcw? Third gear is a little too tall for the trails that I ride.