Is it legal on the street in California? If so, it`s a decent price. If it`s not legal on the street, I`d say it`s about $750 too high. Starting in 2008, the U.S. version of the 450 EXC continued to be sold in road-approved equipment, but was only replaced in the U.S. market by the 450 XC or 450 XC-W off-road. A new chassis was introduced in 2008 with improvements in suspension and handling. The RFS engine, which was available between 2000 and 2007 in the 250 cc, 400 cc, 450 cc and 510 cc models, was replaced by the XC4 engine of the 2008 model year. The XC4 450 have more power; with a bore and stroke of 95 mm x 63.4 mm, which produced about 51 hp (38 kW). [7] Reliability may have decreased; Some people have high-end problems with the new engine, while others operate without incident. The 2008 models had oil migration problems (corrected on the 2009 models). I am looking for my first off-road bike in Cali, (98% trails, 2% track) I came across 2004 KTM 450 EXC on Craigslist. About 75 hours away with 2000 miles.

But if you really want a 2004 KTM 450 EXC not homologated for the road, it`s more like $2750 for a decent one, $3000 for a big one. The KTM 450 EXC is a 4-stroke enduro off-road motorcycle manufactured by KTM. The models are the European road approvals 400 EXC and 450 EXC, us 450 (Close Ratio) XC and 450 (Wide Ratio) XC-W. The European EXC versions have a small headlight, speedometer, rear light and a slightly softer handlebar axle (PDS). The U.S. EXC is legal for the highway in 50 states. So, road approval area: $2500 beaten, needs attention – $3000 decent wheel – $3500 clean, low mileage/hour, well maintained, needs nothing It was the first year that the 450 EXC was offered in full factory 50-State Street Legal Trim. The conversion of the previously available model required modifications to the DOT-approved transmission, exhaust, tires and lights, as well as the addition of turn signals and a horn. Apart from these changes, the bike was practically the same as the previously pure off-road bike.

[4] The US off-road version of the EXC has been replaced by the XC (close-ratio transmission) and XC-W (wide-ratio transmission) models. 2007 was also the last year of the RFS engine. The RFS is very torquey and is known to have very good reliability. In some cases, fully standard engines last more than 45,000 miles. The RFS bike is known to be a good dual sport bike and super biker. The 6-speed wide-ratio transmission will run on the highway all day. Due to their dual sport capacity, larger fuel tanks are available (11~26L). [5] [6] [1] Not legal on the road? Well, actually, I would look for something else. If you only ride off-road and don`t have a legal bike on the road, then I would get a $250,250 cycle. For 2017, KTM redesigned the 450 from scratch. A new chassis, engine, Eros and WP XPlor 48MM forks and PDS shock absorbers.

They achieved a weight reduction of 5 kg from 2016. The seat height has been lowered from 10 mm to 38 inches and the footrests have been raised by 6 mm for better ground clearance. [8] This article related to motorcycle, scooter or moped is a heel. You can help Wikipedia by extending it. During those years, there was a new framework. Improved maneuverability without major changes. The rear body has been modified for the one-piece design of the SX model. The 2006 450 EXC produced 42 horsepower (31 kW) and 37.5 ft-lb. Couple. [3] Oh, the carbs on these bikes are very complicated (basically the same carbs as the Japanese 450 Moto X bikes of that era, so not weird or unusual, just complicated). So I hope the bike starts easily, works well at idle, works well when you ride on the accelerator and works well when you quickly turn the accelerator.

For someone who knows what they`re doing, solving problems isn`t that bad. But not knowing what`s going on and trying to fix one can be frustrating. There are experts to whom you can send the carbohydrates and get them completely through and sorted. Offered in Champions edition in 2010. New features include a new Brembo front caliper, PDS needle design, 10mm welded frame deeper to the steering head, reinforced gearbox (1,2,5,6 deviation gearbox), revised chain adjuster and clamping rail, better tension on the timing chain (noise reduction). The gearbox, shaft, cover and O-ring of the oil pump have also been updated for the 2011 models. I bought one around the 3000 mile mark and it already had a valve job and new rings installed. This is the first year of the 450 EXC model. It evolved from the previous 400 EXC model, with increased displacement due to a longer stroke. KBB says a value of $2,500, but I know people spend on maintenance and mods, especially conversions that drive up the price.

In this case, everything is in stock. Also remember that this is a 17-year-old motorcycle. Can you work on it yourself? And during those 17 years, the Odo was really connected all the time, which means the 75 hours/2000 miles are accurate? Do you think it`s a good deal? Are there any issues you should be aware of? New features for 2012 include EFI fuel injection, a diaphragm spring clutch and a lighter battery. Both the XC(W) and XC(F) models have a connector on the right side of the engine housing where a starter lever can be added. The KTM 400 EXC RFS (Racing Four Stroke) won the Enduro World Championship in 1999. [1] The RFS KTM 400 EXC 2000 had a good kickstarter, but also the E-start button. KTM took a different approach to engine configuration than most other manufacturers. While others used a piston with a bore of more than 90 mm and a very short stroke of 60 mm, the KTM RFS engine used a Boi configuration of 89 mm x 64 mm, which provided more torque at the expense of higher speeds. [2] You must be a member to leave a comment The seller asks for $3,500. Seems to be well maintained. No high-end reconstruction has yet been carried out.