Motorcycle specifications KTM 450 Rally Replica 2023 Rally permits

KTM is once again offering its rally-raid-compé-client machine for 2023: the 450 Rally Factory Replica. This machine has been fine-tuned to take on the challenges of deserts and antipodean spaces.

Marketed to a very discerning public in just 70 units (10 fewer than in 2022), the 450 Rally doesn't promise adventure; it delivers it! Its equipment and design are first-rate for tackling the conditions of the great horizons. A machine very similar to that used by official KTM riders in events such as the Dakar. For a price as high as its potential...

cylinder head

The single overhead camshaft (SOHC) cylinder head, made from the highest quality materials, has been manufactured to precise tolerances to guarantee long-lasting performance.

gearbox

The new gearbox has exactly the same ratios as the winning Red Bull KTM Factory Racing machines that won the Dakar Rally championship. It is extremely smooth in use, thanks to improvements in the selection mechanism. High-quality steel selectors treated with a special coating guarantee reliability and solidity, an essential condition for taking on long raids.

engine Management System (EMS)

Keihin's sophisticated engine management system features a new 44mm throttle body for instant response and consistent performance thanks to the unique position of the injector. Engine maps have been adapted to the new air filter housing and cylinder head. The engine speed sensor seal has also been improved. These mappings ensure optimum deployment of power according to the data communicated by the engaged gear sensor. Modifications to the throttle cable have simplified cable routing and made them more accessible.

muffler

The Akrapovic silencer has been designed to work optimally with the engine and air filter box. Shorter than its predecessor, it is also located lower down to improve mass centralization and enhance the bike's handling.

air filter

The air filter housing is mounted above the engine to improve airflow, ensure instant throttle response and enhance performance levels. The large TWIN AIR filter provides an effective barrier against dust and other impurities. The new design also frees up space for electrical components such as the battery. The battery occupies a central position between the steering column and the air filter housing, which is good for mass centralization.

frame

The 450 Rally Replica benefits from a new high-tech chromium-molybdenum steel trellis frame. The rigidity of the frame has been designed to improve rider feedback, handling and straight-line stability. The self-supporting fuel tank, with a capacity of 16 liters, has been cleverly integrated into the rear loop. If required, the machine can carry up to 33 liters of fuel.

swing arm

This model features a lightweight cast-aluminum swingarm whose flexural behavior has been designed to match the movement of the suspension. The linkage system transfers force to a shock absorber that can be adjusted in all directions to enhance feel, improve traction and increase resistance to bottoming. As a result, the rider benefits from a higher level of stability and safety when in full action.

suspensions

The 450 Rally is equipped with the latest WP PRO COMPONENTS suspensions. At the front, a 48 mm XACT PRO closed-cartridge fork with advanced Cone Valve technology. At the rear, a new WP XACT PRO shock absorber. The whole system works in perfect symbiosis to guarantee balanced damping, excellent stability and excellent resistance to bottoming at high speeds. This fully adjustable suspension combination can be tailored precisely to the terrain and rider preferences.

saddles

The saddle has been designed to improve overall ergonomics, provide good grip and better control for the rider, and ensure comfortable seating during longer stages.

panelling

Engineers and designers have taken into account the recommendations of KTM factory riders to create a bike that is as svelte as possible. Particular attention has been paid to ergonomics and rider contact points to ensure maximum freedom of movement. The new GPS holder, in ultra-light carbon fiber, is tucked away behind the redesigned fairing. This improves aerodynamics and considerably reduces turbulence at the rider's head when sitting on the saddle. This means less stress and fatigue for the rider.

Information and images: KTM