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Andrew Oldar
by: Andrew Oldar
There’s no shortage of 450 motocross bikes to choose from, and the same rings true for 450 cross-country motorcycles. Five brands have joined the segment since 2016, and only KTM offered a big-bore four-stroke off-road competition model prior to that.How does a 450 cross-country motorcycle differ from a 450 motocross bike? Common features of at least some but not all of the off-road-focused models include model-specific EFI settings, larger fuel tanks, different gearing, O-ring chains, softer suspension settings, skid plates, 18-inch rear wheels, Dunlop Geomax AT81 tires, and hand guards.Now ...
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There’s no shortage of 450 motocross bikes to choose from, and the same rings true for 450 cross-country motorcycles. Five brands have joined the segment since 2016, and only KTM offered a big-bore four-stroke off-road competition model prior to that.How does a 450 cross-country motorcycle differ from a 450 motocross bike? Common features of at least some but not all of the off-road-focused models include model-specific EFI settings, larger fuel tanks, different gearing, O-ring chains, softer suspension settings, skid plates, 18-inch rear wheels, Dunlop Geomax AT81 tires, and hand guards.Now ...
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