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Tester: Chris Seibenhaar Height: 5'10" Weight: 180 lb Age: 35 Class: Intermediate The model year 2021 will be one of refinement for the KTM 450SX-F, with minor updates throughout the bike that focus on performance or reliability. Keep in mind, that’s not KTM just sitting back and relaxing. Rather the 2020 model was a banger of a machine, after all, it was second in the shootout last year with some riders making it their number one pick. The list of changes have already been posted for months now

The 2021 KTM 250 SX-F got a smattering of updates from the previous model. Just as in years past, changes that were made to the 2020 FE bikes trickled down to the production models. Updated fork and shock settings, new fuel mapping, and new linkage bushings to reduce friction are the key changes. Check out the video to see the complete test, and head to your local KTM dealer to see the 2021 models in person.

Every time I ride a 350, I’m transported back to my philosophy class at CSUF learning about Aristotle. Hang with me, I’ll make it quick. One of Aristotle’s main principles is the Golden Mean, which, in short, taking the two extremes of any situation and following the path right between them. With modern four-stroke motocross bikes that can be illustrated by the 250 on one end and the 450 on the other. What is the best course of action? For the average rider, I could easily argue that would be

For 2021, Husqvarna focused on dialing in its WP suspension package. All the FC bikes have a 10 mm shorter fork, and a new linkage out back to lower the bike 10 mm as well. When asked, the WP suspension techs explain that the goal of having a slightly lower bike overall is to help with staying planted in the corners, specifically mid-corner stability. They also explained that the new linkage is designed to keep the same shock characteristics as last years bike, just with 10 mm less travel. Also