Totally agree, the 19-22 chassis where so much better for off-road. The 23 is stiff ! And transfers allot into front end. The power on the 350 is ridiculous! Not a fan, can only imagine a 450 Ps. No suspension break in. That’s an old myth. You will only have possible stiction from seals on debris on tubes.
I have a 2023 450XCF and a 2023 350XCF. Haven't rode the 350 yet, but the 450 doesn't feel like a 450 at all to me. I run the green map with traction control off. It's really smooth power. Not snappy at all like most 450s. I was surprised since it has a 52T rear sprocket.
Most of these reviews leave me with the impression that most intermediate riders would have more fun on a 350.... Or is the extra power necessary for sand/snow? I only ride dirt.... Cheers!
This 2023 450 is going to be a snow bike so it is needed for that..but I think you are right, especially for single track the 450 is too much at least for me.
Have a 2021 500 EXC 6 days de-corked with exhaust and Taco Moto tuned GET ECU, with the mods the 500 is just not comparable to the power of the race 450's (XCF/SXF) in stock form on dirt or as a snow bike IMO. The 500 is heavier, lacks the high RPM capabilities, midrange and top end hit, and HP compared to the 450's. The all new 2023 450 XCF has even more power then the old 2022 450 XCF. However, Sherco makes a 500, I rode last year, that does work very well.
Thanks. I’m pickup mine up in a week. What add ons do you recommend? So far getting wrap around bars, trail tech fan, linkage guard, heavy duty tunes, possibly rad guards.
@@montanagearhead7796 still a question mark in my mind, why the compression ratio of the ktm 450 xcf 2023 is only 13.5 to that amount. while 350 xcf 14.6 and 250 xcf 14.5
People going on about to much power. Theres never enough to much power. Just jump on the big boy and rip it. Id never get a 350 as i would get bored of the power and move up. Just get the big boy and learn it fully
Priceless area to ride so awesome!
Totally agree, the 19-22 chassis where so much better for off-road. The 23 is stiff ! And transfers allot into front end.
The power on the 350 is ridiculous! Not a fan, can only imagine a 450
Ps. No suspension break in. That’s an old myth. You will only have possible stiction from seals on debris on tubes.
I have a 2023 450XCF and a 2023 350XCF. Haven't rode the 350 yet, but the 450 doesn't feel like a 450 at all to me. I run the green map with traction control off. It's really smooth power. Not snappy at all like most 450s. I was surprised since it has a 52T rear sprocket.
I have a 22 450 xcf love it
I rode one of these after I rode the yz450fx, this bike was a teddy bear in comparison. I personally ride the 350 xc-f, best bike I have ever owned.
Nice vid!!
I’m waiting on my 250xc-f to come in.
Had a 350…wanted less power
Bikes great...Lots of power.
Most of these reviews leave me with the impression that most intermediate riders would have more fun on a 350.... Or is the extra power necessary for sand/snow? I only ride dirt.... Cheers!
This 2023 450 is going to be a snow bike so it is needed for that..but I think you are right, especially for single track the 450 is too much at least for me.
Nice bike
Thanks
The KTM 500 will make a better snow bike. It has the long stroke version of the same motor making more bottom end torque.
Have a 2021 500 EXC 6 days de-corked with exhaust and Taco Moto tuned GET ECU, with the mods the 500 is just not comparable to the power of the race 450's (XCF/SXF) in stock form on dirt or as a snow bike IMO. The 500 is heavier, lacks the high RPM capabilities, midrange and top end hit, and HP compared to the 450's. The all new 2023 450 XCF has even more power then the old 2022 450 XCF. However, Sherco makes a 500, I rode last year, that does work very well.
I need help I can't decide between the 450 exc 22 or 23 model it's all to hard to choose :(
Dose the 2023 450EXC sound the same as the 450XCF
not sure, as I have a 500 EXC and its throatier than the 450 off idle
What mirror are you using?
Double Take Mirrors
Thanks. I’m pickup mine up in a week. What add ons do you recommend? So far getting wrap around bars, trail tech fan, linkage guard, heavy duty tunes, possibly rad guards.
23 motor hits harder it will make a better snowbike then🤪
Hope so
@@montanagearhead7796 still a question mark in my mind, why the compression ratio of the ktm 450 xcf 2023 is only 13.5 to that amount. while 350 xcf 14.6 and 250 xcf 14.5
@@novendra_ 450 is SOCH and 250/350 are DOCH
What light kit did you buy for 2022
Sicass Racing makes a complete kit...Works great.
How was the install? Did you need a new stator or just wired up to battery
@@ThePilotwes Easy Peasy...wired to battery
Just a goober
Facts
People going on about to much power. Theres never enough to much power. Just jump on the big boy and rip it. Id never get a 350 as i would get bored of the power and move up. Just get the big boy and learn it fully