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A s promised in the last issue of Kiwi Rider , KTM has showcased its 2022 motocross range . “ The new SX range is all about the proximity to our race machinery , and the bikes that are doing the business on racetracks around the continents ,” says KTM ’ s Off Road Product Manager , Joachim Sauer . “ We ’ ve been refining these packages for several years and we feel the connection , both aesthetically but also in terms of performance , is now closer than ever . To prove our point , we gave production bikes to MXGP and MX2 World Champions and I ’ m glad to confirm they were surprised and impressed with their performance . It was fitting to give the 2022 models an even ‘ racier ’ look with the blue and orange design and to remind riders and fans that there isn ’ t a more READY TO RACE motocross range in any paddock anywhere .” For 2022 , the new model range takes full advantage of all the considerable knowledge in terms of the CroMo steel chassis construction , the useable power from the SX-F and SX motors , the latest standard settings of WP XACT suspension and other premium components such as the Brembo brakes and clutch systems , CNC-machined triple clamps and profiled plastics . The SX models also benefit from the developments in the electronics field , with the SX-F models featuring the latest Traction Control and Launch Control as well as the possibility to customise engine settings and get suspension set-up recommendations via your

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