KTM’s best-selling bike
gets some major engine
and chassis revisions
for 2019.
W
ord is that the 350 XC-F
is KTM’s biggest-selling
model... worldwide. So,
when you have a machine this
popular you need to keep the ball
rolling, keep pushing for a little
closer to perfection and make
improvements. You can’t rest on
your hard-won laurels when a
machine is this important, or you
can just watch your customer
base go elsewhere. So, for 2019
the 350 XC-F has had some
significant updates, while not
being a completely new machine.
It’s all part of that nibbling closer
to perfection engineering ethos.
WHAT’S NEW
Things changed for 2019 include
the gripper seat, fuel tank and
radiators which are new along
with the bodywork and shrouds.
The purpose being to achieve
better overall ergonomics – the
bike is slimmer and has a lighter
riding feel through 15mm lower
radiators giving improved weight
distribution. The airbox is new
too along with the throttle body.
New wiring, bar pad and battery
complete the plastic bits updated.
The frame is stiffer to enhance
straight line stability and the
subframe is around 4cm longer
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