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2009 KTM 450 XC-W Long Term Update Photo Gallery
MotoUSA test rider Chilly White has been living with the 2009 KTM 450 XC-W ever since our first ride. He fills us in on what life is like with the orange enduro motorcycle. Check out the full story in our
2009 KTM 450 XC-W Long Term Update
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Senior A rider Chilly White has put the 2009 KTM 450 XC-W through all kinds of hell, including this soggy fiasco at the Missouri ISDE Qualifier.
Overall the modifications proved sensible and have made the already stellar KTM even better.
Flexx bars are a little bulky and convoluted when trying to mount additional hardware, but the benefits were worthwhile.
The list of bikes that can match the KTM 450 XC-W for overall versatility is a short one.
The new Acerbis Vision Light doesn't function as well as it looks. Output from the main 20-watt halogen bulb is relatively weak and the extra LEDs don't contribute anything usable.
2009 KTM 450 XC-W Project Bike Long Term Update
My only concession to comfort is the addition of Flexx bars from Fasst Company. My wrists just are not what they used to be and multi-day races really takes a toll on them.
The Fastway F5 Footpegs are a pretty popular item and provide a wider and slightly longer platform than stock.
2009 KTM 450 XC-W Project Bike Long Term Update
2009 KTM 450 XC-W Project Bike Long Term Update
2009 KTM 450 XC-W Project Bike Long Term Update
A stock SX-F muffler provides the extra punch, but a Pro Moto Billet end cap was needed to make decibel output legal for off-road racing.
2009 KTM 450 XC-W Project Bike Long Term Update
2009 KTM 450 XC-W Project Bike Long Term Update
