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KTM ANNOUNCES 2019 EXC UPDATES READ ABOUT KTM’S 150 HERE  A fter big updates to its range last year including fuel-injected two-strokes (we have the 300EXC on test at the moment – look out for upcoming long term test reports on that), the 2019 range of EXC machines gets modest updates this time around. Both the four-stroke and two-stroke ranges receive refinement tweaks with the front forks getting new settings and the rear shocks have been reworked with a new piston assembly. 14 KIWI RIDER A more powerful battery and new seat cover accompany new graphics and an orange frame, rather than the current black. The 125 and 150 XC-W cross-country models have received the most attention. Both get a new exhaust port shape and new power-valve to increase top-end power, as well as a new kickstarter, clutch, clutch cover and a re-worked gearbox for more reliability. Check out our look at the 150 XC-W and 150 SX in this issue.