26 • October 2024 • Powersports Business

With its 450cc SOHC powerplant already a highlight , the 2025 KTM 450 SMR benefits from a slew of updates as found on the newly updated 2025 KTM

SX-F range . Photo courtesy of KTM

With its championship-winning 450cc SOHC powerplant already a highlight , the 2025 KTM 450 SMR benefits from a slew of updates as found on the newly updated 2025 KTM SX-F range .

The frame now has visible cutouts and tube-wall thickness changes around the front end , with the engine and rear shock mountings also undergoing the knife .

Besides over a half-pound weight reduction , these structural changes have been engineered to improve chassis flex characteristics and cornering behavior while maintaining overall stability . Smaller footrests for 2025 maximize lean angles and reduce the risk of hooking up on curbs .

The new 450 SMR also receives an adjustable 48mm WP XACT Closed Cartridge spring fork for the first time . This features a new mid-valve piston concept that optimizes oil flow within the cartridge and avoids unwanted oil foaming , maintaining damping characteristics . A new hydro stop in the last part of the stroke helps to keep a maximum of reserves in extreme scenarios , like bigger jumps or hard landings .

At the rear , a WP XACT rear shock benefits from an updated linkage with renewed seals and smaller diameter linkage bolts . The setup is taken directly from the KTM Factory Racing Team and has been thoroughly tested on dirt and tarmac .

Ergonomically , the 2025 KTM 450 SMR benefits from new tank shrouds with bi-composite plastics on the upper and lower flanks . This provides a distinctive new look and aids in cooling by channeling air more effectively .

Regarding air intake , an updated onepiece inlet sleeve and snorkel design feature prevents deformation , thanks to a more robust and stiffer construction , while an updated fuel tank mount protects the frame against wear and improves tank fitment .

The Full-orange bodywork features red and black in-mold graphics , and a more durable black seat brings a cleaner look . As with previous generations , the 2025 KTM 450 SMR is fitted with race-ready Metzeler Racetec SM K1 Supermoto tires wrapped around lightweight 16.5−inch front and 17−inch rear ALPINA rims .

The 2025 KTM 450 SMR has been rigorously tested to ensure it can perform under the most extreme conditions . Supermoto World Championship rider Lukas Höllbacher put the machine through its paces in a variety of challenging environments , from scorching 105−degree heat on Spanish asphalt to subzero temperatures on ice in Sweden . These grueling test simulations ensure that the 2025 KTM 450 SMR can deliver top performance regardless of the conditions .

The 2025 KTM 450 SMR will launch off the Mattighofen production line , available in November .

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The Ibex 450 includes a five-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity , ABS that can be disabled at the rear , switchable traction control , a height-adjustable windscreen , handguards , a skid plate , a radiator guard , folding mirrors , a rear rack , LED lighting , and a USB-C charging port .

The 2025 CFMoto Ibex 450 will be available in Tundra Gray or Zephyr Blue with an MSRP of $ 6,499 .

2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C CFMoto introduced a new cruiser with the 450CL-C . The bike uses a variation of the 449cc parallel-twin also found in the Ibex 450 , 450NK , and 450SS , and it produces a claimed 40 hp at 8,000 rpm and 30 lb-ft of torque at 6,250 rpm in the CL . It also includes a 270−degree double counterbalance , a slip / assist clutch , a Gates belt final drive , and a dual-chamber exhaust .

A J . Juan 4−piston caliper pinching a single 320mm disc slows this down up front , and in the rear is a single-piston caliper paired with a 240mm disc . Suspension includes a 37mm inverted fork and central monoshock , and ABS and traction control are standard .

The 450CL-C has a wheelbase of 58.5 inches , a 28−degree rake , 4.25 inches of trail , a curb weight of 399 pounds , a 3.2−gallon fuel tank , 16−inch wheels , and a 27−inch seat height . Also included are full LED lighting and a 3.6−inch round TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity .

The 2025 CFMoto 450CL-C will be available in Bordeaux Red or Nebula Black with an MSRP of $ 5,699 .

2025 CFMOTO CFX-2E Encouraging the next generation of riders is the new youth electric dirtbike . With power equivalent to a 50cc engine , the 2025 CFX- 2E has a 1.5 kW output with three power modes : Learning ( up to 15 mph ), Standard ( up to 22 mph ), and Sport ( up to 31 mph ). It has a claimed riding range of 37 miles from its 48−volt lithium-ion battery , which is said to charge from 0−100 percent in five hours .

The bike is designed for kids six years old and up and features a magnetic safety lanyard to cut power . It has a tubular-steel cradle frame , 10−inch spoked wheels , a low seat height of 21.7 inches , and a light weight of 108 pounds .

The 2025 CFMoto CFX−2E will be available in Baltic Blue with an MSRP of $ 1,699 and a one-year factory warranty .

RETURNING MODELS FOR 2025 In addition to the new / upgraded bikes above , CFMoto ’ s lineup will include returning sport , naked , and mini models .

The 300SS will be available in Nebula White or Nebula Black for $ 4,599 , and the 450SS will be available in Nebula White or Zicron Black for $ 5,699 .

In the naked category , the 300NK will be available in Nebula White or Magma Red for $ 4,199 .

The 450NK will be available in Nebula White or Zephyr Blue for $ 5,399 .

The 800NK will be available in Nebula White or Zicron Black for $ 8,699 .

The Papio minibikes return for model year 2025 as well . The Papio CL will be available in Galaxy Gray or Nebula Black for $ 3,299 .

The Papio SS will be available in Magma Red or Moss Green for $ 3,299 .

All 2025 CFMoto motorcycles will have a two-year factory warranty , except the CFX- 2E and the Papio minibikes , which receive a one-year warranty .