Category:
        
        
            High-performance motocross off-road motorcycle.
        
     
    
        
            Target Audience:
        
        
            Motocross racers, off-road enthusiasts, and mechanics who maintain KTM SX-F 450 motorcycles.
        
     
    
    
        
            Competitors:
        
        
            Yamaha YZ450F, Honda CRF450R, Suzuki RM-Z450, Kawasaki KX450F of the same era.
        
     
    
    
        
            Performance Focus:
        
        
            Designed for competitive motocross racing, emphasizing power, handling, and agility.
        
     
    
        
            Technological Advancements:
        
        
            For its time, featured advanced suspension (WP), strong engine performance, and lightweight chassis design.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine:
        
        
            Detailed information on engine disassembly, assembly, tuning, diagnostics, and component specifications for the 450cc single-cylinder engine.
        
     
    
        
            Transmission:
        
        
            Coverage of gearbox operation, maintenance, clutch service, and lubrication requirements.
        
     
    
        
            Suspension:
        
        
            In-depth procedures for front fork (WP USD) and rear shock absorber maintenance, servicing, and adjustments, including seal replacement and oil changes.
        
     
    
        
            Brakes:
        
        
            Service information for front and rear hydraulic braking systems, including caliper maintenance, fluid bleeding, and pad replacement.
        
     
    
        
            Electrical System:
        
        
            Wiring diagrams, troubleshooting guides for ignition, lighting, and charging systems.
        
     
    
        
            Cooling System:
        
        
            Radiator and water pump maintenance, coolant specifications, and troubleshooting of overheating issues.
        
     
    
        
            Fuel System:
        
        
            Carburetor servicing, jetting information, fuel pump and filter maintenance.
        
     
    
        
            Chassis:
        
        
            Frame inspection, steering head bearing service, swingarm and linkage maintenance.
        
     
    
    
        
            Maintenance:
        
        
            Routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, air filter cleaning/replacement, spark plug inspection, and chain adjustment.
        
     
    
        
            Repair:
        
        
            Detailed step-by-step repair procedures for all major mechanical and electrical components.
        
     
    
        
            Troubleshooting:
        
        
            Diagnostic tables and procedures for identifying and resolving common mechanical and electrical faults.
        
     
    
        
            Disassembly Assembly:
        
        
            Complete guides for stripping down and reassembling engine, transmission, and chassis components.
        
     
    
        
            Torquing:
        
        
            Specific torque values for critical fasteners to ensure proper assembly and prevent damage.
        
     
    
    
        
            Depth:
        
        
            Comprehensive, suitable for both amateur mechanics and professional technicians. Covers everything from basic adjustments to complete engine rebuilds.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Type:
        
        
            4-stroke, single-cylinder
        
     
    
        
            Displacement:
        
        
            Approximately 449.3 cc (exact figure may vary slightly by sub-model year, confirm with manual)
        
     
    
        
            Bore X Stroke:
        
        
            Typical for this era and displacement, expect figures around 95mm x 63.4mm (confirm with manual).
        
     
    
        
            Cooling System:
        
        
            Liquid-cooled
        
     
    
        
            Valvetrain:
        
        
            SOHC, 4 valves
        
     
    
    
        
            Horsepower:
        
        
            Estimated 50-55 HP (at crankshaft, unconfirmed without manual specifics)
        
     
    
        
            Torque:
        
        
            Estimated 45-50 Nm (at crankshaft, unconfirmed without manual specifics)
        
     
    
    
        
            Carburetor:
        
        
            Keihin FCR MX series (e.g., FCR 39 or 41mm, confirm with manual)
        
     
    
        
            Fuel Type:
        
        
            Unleaded Gasoline (Octane rating as specified in manual)
        
     
    
    
        
            Oil Type:
        
        
            High-performance 4-stroke motorcycle oil, specific viscosity and API rating to be detailed in the manual (e.g., 10W-40, JASO MA).
        
     
    
        
            Oil Capacity:
        
        
            Engine oil capacity and clutch/transmission oil capacity (separate or shared, confirm with manual).
        
     
 
    
    
    
    
        
            Clutch:
        
        
            Hydraulically operated multi-plate wet clutch.
        
     
    
    
        
            Gear Ratios:
        
        
            Specific gear ratios for each of the 5 speeds will be provided in the manual, crucial for performance tuning.
        
     
    
        
            Final Drive:
        
        
            Chain drive (specific sprocket sizes to be found in manual).
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Oil:
        
        
            Specific type and quantity of transmission oil will be detailed in the manual.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Wheelbase:
        
        
            Approximately 1485-1510 mm (confirm with manual for specific year).
        
     
    
        
            Seat Height:
        
        
            Approximately 950-965 mm (confirm with manual).
        
     
    
    
        
            Dry Weight:
        
        
            Approximately 105-108 kg (confirm with manual).
        
     
    
        
            Fuel Tank Capacity:
        
        
            Approximately 7.5 - 8.5 liters (confirm with manual).
        
     
    
    
        
            Front Travel:
        
        
            Typically 300-310 mm for WP USD forks of this era.
        
     
    
        
            Rear Travel:
        
        
            Typically 330-340 mm for WP PDS or linkage rear suspension (confirm type with manual).
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Change:
        
        
            Refer to manual; typically every 15-25 hours of riding for motocross use.
        
     
    
        
            Air Filter Cleaning:
        
        
            Frequently, especially in dusty conditions; often every few hours of riding.
        
     
    
        
            Spark Plug Inspection:
        
        
            Refer to manual; typically every 20-30 hours of riding.
        
     
    
        
            Suspension Service:
        
        
            Fork seal replacement and oil change typically every 40-60 hours. Shock service varies.
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Oil:
        
        
            Specific viscosity and API rating (e.g., 10W-40, JASO MA) and capacity detailed in manual.
        
     
    
        
            Coolant:
        
        
            Proprietary or standard 50/50 ethylene glycol mixture; manual will specify.
        
     
    
        
            Brake Fluid:
        
        
            DOT 4 or DOT 5.1 hydraulic fluid (confirm with manual).
        
     
    
    
        
            Common Wear Items:
        
        
            Clutch plates, piston rings, valve guides, swingarm/linkage bearings, wheel bearings, fork seals.
        
     
    
        
            Engine Longevity:
        
        
            Proper and timely maintenance is critical for engine longevity, especially for competition use. Piston and ring replacement intervals are important.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Manufacturer:
        
        
            KTM is an Austrian manufacturer renowned for its off-road motorcycles, with a strong racing pedigree.
        
     
    
    
        
            Development:
        
        
            The SX-F 450 models from this period represented KTM's continued push for dominance in the open-class motocross segment, evolving from earlier 400cc and 450cc models.
        
     
    
    
        
            Production Years Covered:
        
        
            2005, 2006, 2007