05.11.2025
Another year, another season and another opportunity to raise the bar. The 2026 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION is ready to establish the reference point once more as the basis of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s sharp entry in the 2026 race season. That can mean only one thing: primed race-based material and high-end technology. The principal 2026 feature is the new WP PRO COMPONENTS Suspension. Riders everywhere will not find a more cost-efficient way to put pumped-up race-proven tech specs and premium performance into their hands.
Taking the exceptional and title-winning current platform of the KTM 450 SX-F, the 2026 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION represents the ultimate competitive upscale.
What can customers expect beyond the ferocious power from the class-leading, mass-centralized, compact SOHC engine? What about the acute handling thanks to the light, hydro-formed, laser-cut and robot-welded frame with precision longitude and torsional flex, plus a polyamide reinforced aluminum 2-piece subframe and hollow, die-cast aluminum swingarm? Or how about race-bred detailing like CNC triple clamps, Brembo hydraulic clutch and Brembo brakes, ODI lock-on grips, wide, no-mud footrests, a Quickshifter, launch control and traction control? Not forgetting the Connectivity Unit Offroad (CUO) for even more set-up possibilities.
Answer? Firstly, the components and tuning of WP PRO COMPONENTS Suspension as standard. The revised hardware and settings of the WP XACT PRO 7548 front fork and WP XACT PRO 8950 shock mean a significant modification for durability and feeling in tune with the pinpoint ergonomics of the 2026 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION. This is the ultimate in suspension system technology, offering substantial possibilities for personalization and adjustment. The 48 mm fork has a unique cone valve system (shim-less) with a 310 mm stroke and 23 mm piston diameter. Riders, depending on their size and ability, can choose between 15 different spring rates available at WP Authorized Centers. Compression, rebound and damping can be tweaked to the millimeter, and the CUO and the KTMconnect App can also help in this regard. Count on comfort, response and the best protection from ‘bottoming’. The shock has the same glut of options to prioritize traction and stability. It weighs just over 8.8 lb (4 kg) to minimize unsprung mass and works in succinct harmony with the fork and chassis behavior. In short, KTM is now offering ‘factory’ suspension in production trim and available to all.
Elsewhere, improvements with the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION can be felt in practicality and resistance against the gnarliest of track conditions thanks to a new radiator closure (also making for easier access) and a freshly designed protection cap for the fuel line quick-lock system. Careful engineering with the airbox, air filter and fuel injection along with collaboration with partner Akrapovič—who continue to deliver a lightweight titanium muffler—means increases to rideability while meeting the latest FIM and AMA sound regulations, without loss of the trademark KTM SX-F performance.
The 2026 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION then benefits from the 2026 set of KTM PowerParts accessories. These serve as performance hikes to lose more weight or gain extra sturdiness as well as aesthetic touches. They include the following:
- In-molded race plastics and CUO/GPS unit ready front fender
- Connectivity Unit Offroad (CUO)
- WP Suspension factory start device
- Factory frame protectors (bi-composite orange/black)
- Factory Racing triple clamps in orange
- Ribbed SDV factory seat cover for better weight and better resistance
- Gray, soft ODI lock-on grips
- Semi-floating front brake disc and factory carbon disc guard
- Factory carbon skid plate
- Factory wheel set (black DID DirtStar rims, black spokes, orange hubs, orange nipples)
- Akrapovič titanium muffler
- Dunlop GEOMAX MX34 tires
- Orange Rear Sprocket and black engine mounts (black incl. cut outs) & Gold chain
- Hinson KTM Factory Racing outer clutch cover
Finally, the finishing touches. The KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION would not be official without the very latest Red Bull KTM Factory Racing graphics and detailing. Other visual touches such as the orange 2026 FACTORY EDITION frame, black DirtStar wheels, orange factory seat are the markers of class.
The 2026 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION will be available from KTM Authorized dealers from December 2025 onward.
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