I just test-rode one of these for the first time (2009 model) and HO LY CHEEZE BALLS! That SOHC engine is a TORQUE MONSTER! LOOOOVE IT! My favorite dirt bike engine ever! They went to DOHC after 2011 I believe, which softened the torque quite a bit, but now I'm hunting for one of these older beauties!
I just picked up a 2011 husaberg 450 fe. Plan on making it a supermoto. In 11 husaberg has all ktm parts. I got a good deal on it. I also got it cause you don't see a husaberg everyday. I wanted something different.
It depends on where you're talking about me liking it more than my 2013. If it's in the trails, of coarse I'll like it more. On the track I highly doubt I'll like it more than a full blown race bike but I guess we'll see.
Waaayyy late to this video but just curious, did yours ever have any issues with cold starting? If the temp on mine is below 50 it just cranks until the battery dies. Above 50 and it fires on the first crank. Mines the 09 505xcf but my understanding is the 505 is the 450 bored out basically
Hello,This is old video but do you prefer 2 stroke or 4 stroke for me? My riding style is not agressive.Sometimes little accelerations and stuff.Also HUGE need for me is the mileage.I drive very long distances.Sorry for my bad english.Good video!
I need to come ride these trails with you some time! I'm picking up a 2017 this weekend lol still might buy yours at some point if you still have it by then lol
What do you think of the weight? I ride a 1996 Yamaha WR250z currently, and I'm looking to upgrade to a a thumper, while the WR isn't exactly a lightweight fully loaded with fuel, it looks like the 450 wouldn't weigh that much more?
I just test-rode one of these for the first time (2009 model) and HO LY CHEEZE BALLS! That SOHC engine is a TORQUE MONSTER! LOOOOVE IT! My favorite dirt bike engine ever! They went to DOHC after 2011 I believe, which softened the torque quite a bit, but now I'm hunting for one of these older beauties!
My first ever dirt bike was a 2008 ktm 505 xcf and I love it !
Im putting a light on my 530 for hot summer days go out in night you will like shocks easy to ajust and 2 clicks make a big diff
I just picked up a 2011 husaberg 450 fe. Plan on making it a supermoto. In 11 husaberg has all ktm parts. I got a good deal on it. I also got it cause you don't see a husaberg everyday. I wanted something different.
You will love it i got the 530 best bike i ever had
4 Stroke 4 Life !!!
U gay?????
BEAST.
Getting one jan 3 next week😁
It depends on where you're talking about me liking it more than my 2013. If it's in the trails, of coarse I'll like it more. On the track I highly doubt I'll like it more than a full blown race bike but I guess we'll see.
Ride with Zach it's gonna shred quite hard just you wait
Ethan Rides really not sure why you thought I would like it more on the track than a 2013 crf450r
Great bike.
If clutch acts up bleed it once in awhile i got to do mine ever 50 or so hrs
Just bleed clutch will be mint
That hill climb in front of you at 1:45 do it!!
+oHerroPrease haha it's too rocky for that, someone went down it though once
Waaayyy late to this video but just curious, did yours ever have any issues with cold starting? If the temp on mine is below 50 it just cranks until the battery dies. Above 50 and it fires on the first crank.
Mines the 09 505xcf but my understanding is the 505 is the 450 bored out basically
Change oil every 10 to 15 last long time
Once u ride KTM...
Lol
Would you also recommend this for streetriding
Very nice bike. What wind guards are those? I got some moose bark busters and trying to find the wind guards that mount like yours.
I wish I could tell you, I sold that bike like 6 months ago so I cannot remember
Repp Ledger they look a lot like my enduro engineering
Hello,This is old video but do you prefer 2 stroke or 4 stroke for me? My riding style is not agressive.Sometimes little accelerations and stuff.Also HUGE need for me is the mileage.I drive very long distances.Sorry for my bad english.Good video!
I would say 4 stroke all the way
@@SendItWithEthan Hey,Thanks for your answer! Also i have been thinking the SXF or XC or XCW model.
I wouldn't recommend an sx if you aren't track riding, but the xc ones are great too
can you use it for enduro riding?
I need to come ride these trails with you some time! I'm picking up a 2017 this weekend lol still might buy yours at some point if you still have it by then lol
+Jonathan Hamilton ah nice, technically it's not legal to ride these trails any more
Send It With Ethan well damn. What are the local trails you ride on now lol?
+Jonathan Hamilton I don't anymore
Does it have a kick start and electrical start
What do you think of the weight? I ride a 1996 Yamaha WR250z currently, and I'm looking to upgrade to a a thumper, while the WR isn't exactly a lightweight fully loaded with fuel, it looks like the 450 wouldn't weigh that much more?
It didn't feel too heavy, I never was bothered by the weight anywhere
@@SendItWithEthanis the Ktm xcr-w 2008 with it ?
super nice trail bike for sure but not a track bike
hydraulic clutch issues, typical KTM problem. I have the same problem on my 2009 ktm 450 sxf
Oh yeah it definitely had some odd tendencies, never left me stranded or cost me anything at least
Was it reliable for you? Thinking about picking one up
+Joshua Wieland it was, never had a valve problem and it always ran strong
+AnthonySanchex like 105 or something
+AnthonySanchex mph, maybe 170kmh
3k is the best deal
My clutch drags too, did you find a fix for it?
Can't remember if I did, if it was a normal clutch I would be able to help
Send It With Ethan Yes I have a normal clutch and I have to give it a lot of throttle to get into 1st without the bike stalling
What's. making you sell it?
+Dylan Fitzgerald I have a 125 and I'm going to start racing, can't start that on a 450
Send It With Ethan pretty interested but won't be back in Texas for a couple months bummer
Currently deployed
Mom?
I am buying one
Edit i got a deal mint condition i am not American bit i think its arount $3000 bit less
Are you selling this bike in Austin tx?
+Dylan Fitzgerald yes sir!
I am after the same bike and will do a plastic upgrade to 2015 , how reliable are the KTMs ???
I’ve only had one other but it was a 2 stroke, this bike was insanely reliable for the time I had it, which tends to be the case with any trail bike