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2007 KTM 450 EXC First Ride Photo Gallery
Finally, a dual-sport that is simply a dirt bike with lights - no compromises. Check out our thoughts on our
2007 KTM 450 EXC First Ride
2007 KTM 450 EXC
Besides the keyed ignition, you also get the requisite indicator lights for high beam and the turn signals. The 450 EXC also comes standard with a tapered aluminum handlebar; the hand guards are options and were quite welcome in the Ohio woods.
New AMA hare scrambles champ Robbie Jenks joined the ride to help out if the editors needed a hero photo model.
Law enforcement might take a second look at you if you're on a 2007 KTM 450 EXC, but you'll ride away happy because you're perfectly legal. Just ask KTM's Mark Hyde.
At first glance, the 2007 450 EXC looks much like the 2006. But look closer and you'll see the items KTM added to make the new bike 50-state street-legal.
Loose leaves over muddy clay proved to be a recipe for plenty of spills during the initial photo sessions as the editors got accustomed to the eastern conditions.
The biggest problem encountered turned out to be left rear turn indicators, with most succumbing to the rider's right boot when getting on the bike. A new design is needed.
Riding southern Ohio trails in autumn just about guarantees plenty of leaves and probably plenty of slick clay.
The reflectors on the fork legs, the blinkers and the mirror immediately clue you in to the most obvious indicators that the 450 EXC is street-legal. But its dirt-worthiness isn't compromised as much as past efforts have been.
Besides fun trails, the editors were treated to some great scenery.
One of the first orders of business was getting some trail photos taken before the bikes got very dirty.
