DIRT NEWS
carcass compound that improves damping and absorption , which is claimed to add up to 30 % longer performance while new Progressive Cornering Block Technology improves traction , grip , and clearing mud . Suspension-wise , KTM has updated the linkage for the rear shock with renewed seals and smaller diameter linkage bolts . KTM says this setup is taken directly from its Factory Racing Team and is optimised to benefit weight savings and stiffness parameters . To complement this , KTM has also reworked the setting on the WP XACT AER fork to account for more flex and less weight . In the never-ending quest for the perfect ergonomic setup , KTM has given the SX and SX-F range new tank shrouds with bi-composite plastics on the upper and lower flanks . These not only provide the bikes with a distinctive new look but are aimed at helping improve cooling . The new shrouds are supported by an updated fuel tank roll that protects the frame against wear from scrubbing and improves tank fitment . Behind the plastics , there ’ s an updated air inlet sleeve and snorkel design . This is now a one-piece part , which KTM says will help in preventing deformation through a more robust and stiffer material design . Above the surface , all-new graphics mirror the new design language of the tank shrouds and hint at the many small technical changes on the 2025 line-up . Full-orange bodywork , red and black in-mould graphics , and a more durable black seat complete the new aesthetic . While the engines remain the same as 2024 , for 2025 KTM is introducing its Connectivity Unit Offroad as an optional accessory for the SX-F lineup . The CUO offers various functionalities and adjustability options via the KTMconnect app . This exists as two parts : the CUO , mounted on the right upper fork between the lower and upper triple clamp , and the GPS sensor on the front fender . A CUO-compatible front fender is also available as a KTM PowerParts option . We ’ ll tell you pricing and availability when we know some more .
18 KIWI RIDER