The concept seems as simple as it is ingenious. You take one of the most victorious enduro machines, the 450 XC-G Racing, and set your sights on raising its already high standards.

And the result is more than impressive. With a completely new engine and its trend-setting chassis, the 450 XC-F raises the benchmark right from the start. Up-to-the-minute technology, optimized for hard enduro use, perfectly packaged in a high-tech racing bike that is unsurpassed. Extremely lightweight, agile and immensely powerful – and there is only one goal in the rough and tumble E2 class: the podium.

Technical Data

Engine Engine type Single cylinder, 4-stroke Displacement 449.30 cc Bore x stroke 97 x 60.8 mm (3.82 x 2.39") Compression ratio 12.5:1 Starter / Battery E-Starter / 4 Ah Transmission 5 gears XC semi-close-ratio Carburetor Keihin MX FCR 39 Control 4 V / OHC with cam levers Lubrication Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps Engine lubrication 10W50 Primary drive 29:74 Final drive 14:52 Cooling Liquid cooled Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically Ignition Kokusan digital SX

Chassis Frame Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 Subframe Aluminium, removable Handlebar Tapered Magura Aluminium Ø 28/22 mm (1.10/0.87") Front suspension WP USD Ø 48 mm (1.89") Rear suspension WP monoshock PDS Suspension travel front / rear 300 / 335 mm (11.81 / 13.19") Front brake 260mm (10.24") disc, Brembo double piston Rear brake 220mm (8.6") disc, Brembo single piston Rims, front / rear 1.60 x 21"; 2.15 x 18" Tires, front / rear 80/100-21"; 110/100-18" Chain X-ring chain 5/8 x 1/4" Main silencer Aluminium Steering head angle 63.5° Trail Adjustable Wheel base 1481±10 mm (58.31±0.39") Ground clearance (unloaded) 380 mm (15") Seat height 925 mm (36.42") Fuel capacity approx. 9.2 liters (2.43 gal) Weight (no fuel) approx. 108.3 kg (238.76 lbs)