Did They Fix the 2025 KTM 450 SX-F? - First Ride Impressions!

KTM made some huge updates to their 2025 chassis, and I got the chance to take one for a spin and see if the updates fixed some of the issues they were having with the old frame!

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@JeffWalker84

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[Rambz]

I got 2025 Honda 250r love it. Can’t wait for that video to come out and if you like the 450r.

[NeighborVids]

I was watching you when you were there! We were parked direct to the right of you! You are so fast! 😊

[jonathangoglin]

I would give the Yz450f some serious consideration. I’ve ridden the ‘24 and it’s insanely good in all areas. It checks all the boxes.

[DeanoLupi]

When you find a bike you feel right with, you can just tell. All the mods can't fix how you feel on a certain brand. That is whyvthere is 7 different (9) including Triumph and Ducati thst are in a market of some of the most pickiest and smartest pro riders on the planet. Ricky Carmichael even said, Winning isn't cheap.

[kingkodex]

If you wanna switch it up the yz450f is insanely quick and nice

[Justin_sisti]

I just did a comparison with my 22 Honda 250 compared to a 25 and it felt like a totally different bike. I was able to switch between the two bikes back to back and the new Honda frame is very compliant and the rear wheel feels so much more connected to the ground. I was very hesitant to believe the “new” frame would feel much different but I was really impressed. Picking up a 25 next week!

[JGreenwood]

Glad to hear you like the new chassis, just picked up a 24.5 MC 450 FE & I’m absolutely loving it so far!

[CryptoJace]

Bro I'm a ktm owner, the factory editon. Love my bike, but until they fix the angle issue with engine causing an bind up in the rear. Its a pass for me. No matter how loose you have the chain will still cause a binding issue with the rear suspension. Lift the rear wheel while bikes on lift, ride JBI has awesome video on this explanating why the bikes dont feel right!

[MartinezHQ]

You hold onto the full grip, then pull your clutch with your middle finger when you need to. I always ride with one finger on the clutch. Pretty cool to watch you do that.

[waynestuebner]

Sorry for my ignorance Jeff but I just don’t understand why you need a new bike. If you like the 23 gas gas wouldn’t it be cheaper to just rebuild the motor and get all new bearings and grease it. Maybe rebuild the suspension and wheels as well. Is it that you just ride so hard and so much that the frame gets weaker or you just wanting a new comfortable base to start the season with. Please respond bc I would really like to know.

[MotoMatt]

All the 23/24 needed was ~7+ hrs on the chassis right? I love my 2023 350 sxf.

[MartinezHQ]

I recently want from a 23 kx450 to a 25 yz450. Biggest difference is how light the yz feels. I would love to ride an Austrian bike sometime.

[Matejlovedirtbikes]

i think that you like someone typed earlier should hop on a yami, they are pretty nice.

[TboneSTEAK]

Can hear the difference in motors on the new gasgas. Much more throaty meaning the exhaust port/bore is bigger allowing for better low end.

[danielschwehr]

Excited to see what route you go, but I haven’t forgotten how hard you were ripping that 24 kawi 😏

[Stitchyyz]

I would definitely give yamaha a try with how well their riders are doing even though most are on factory bikes

[talonsoenksen]

I think the Gasgas with stock triples (cast) is even better than the new frame with billet clamps and gives more flex in the chop

[swm]

Can’t wait for the Honda review. I miss the Honda

[mitchellringel]

I used to live a mile from delta, such a nice track

[jrader]

I really see a bright future with you on the blu cru 😎😎😎🤷🏻‍♂️