First ride at Hills of Fire MX (McDermott, Ohio) on my 24.5 KTM 450 Factory Edition. What a fun track! Track owner Dave Reynolds has taken advantage of the natural elevation changes on this hillside track with flowing step up and step down jumps, off camber turns, and a very fun on the gas section called horsepower hill. There are also some challenging trails to ride. Looking forward to another ride soon at Hills of Fire MX!
Some details on my 24.5 KTM 450 Factory Edition. I had the rear shock dialed in by Brad at RideWorx. I was looking for more compliance and bump absorption for a slow Vet moto pace. I wanted more plush feel at the top of the stroke and more hold up on jump faces and G-outs. Brad installed a WP bladder kit along with a low friction piston band and re-did the valving. The shock works much better now! I got that more supple feel at the top of the stroke and also more ramp up in G-outs. I am also running my favorite set of WP Cone Valve spring forks (0.49 springs).
Using the Connectivity Unit Offroad (CUO) I am running the Hard Pack/Dry power map with throttle response and engine braking both minimized for a smooth yet powerful easy to ride engine character. The reduced engine braking frees up the bike and gives it a little more playful and lighter feel in motion. Not a huge difference but noticeable. Has a 60hp 450F ever been so easy to ride? Such smooth and long pulling power that makes this bike so fun to ride! I am really enjoying this new 24.5 KTM 450 Factory Edition!
This 23/24/24.5 KTM chassis is a great balance of cornering and stability at speed.
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