- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Last year KTM massaged the 250SXF in the suspension department and offered an optional perforated airbox cover in order to open up the restrictive airbox that was introduced in 2019. For 2021, six changes were made to the 250SXF, with the most significant being to the suspension.
(1) Forks. The KTM R&D team spent most of its time and budget on the forks for 2021. How do we know? (a) We watched them all last year at every SoCal racetrack turning clickers and changing components day in and day out. (b) We can feel the difference. The WP XACT air forks were redesigned from the bottom up with the addition of oil-bypass notches, four bypass holes in the air seal, new bump-stop rubber replacing the previous bottoming cone, a longer cross-over bleed slot, increased volume in the negative side of the fork cartridge, a hand-adjustable rebound clicker and new valving, including the ingenious trampoline shim. Every internal change was designed to address a specific shortcoming in the traditional feel of air forks. (c) What KTM didnt do was shorten the forks and shock like on its white brother the Husky FC250. Since Husqvarnas shortened suspension is a smash hit with test riders, we cant wait to see what KTM does for next year.
(2) Shock. The WP shock got a reworked setting to match the XACT air forks. Plus, a Viton O-ring was added behind the shock bushing in hopes of reducing shock fade.
(3) Linkage. Low-friction SKF linkage bearing seals were used. This may not seem like a noteworthy change; however, we have had great testing experience with the new SKF seals. They work.
(4) Rear fender. KTM changed the rear fender color from white to orange for 2021.
(5) BNG. The graphics have been altered slightly.
(6) Mapping. Both ECU maps have been updated for 2021. KTM still calls Map 1 the standard map and Map 2 the aggressive map, but take it from us, Map 1 is much more aggressive than Map 2.
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Last year KTM massaged the 250SXF in the suspension department and offered an optional perforated airbox cover in order to open up the restrictive airbox that was introduced in 2019. For 2021, six changes were made to the 250SXF, with the most significant being to the suspension.
(1) Forks. The KTM R&D team spent most of its time and budget on the forks for 2021. How do we know? (a) We watched them all last year at every SoCal racetrack turning clickers and changing components day in and day out. (b) We can feel the difference. The WP XACT air forks were redesigned from the bottom up with the addition of oil-bypass notches, four bypass holes in the air seal, new bump-stop rubber replacing the previous bottoming cone, a longer cross-over bleed slot, increased volume in the negative side of the fork cartridge, a hand-adjustable rebound clicker and new valving, including the ingenious “trampoline shim.” Every internal change was designed to address a specific shortcoming in the traditional feel of air forks. (c) What KTM didn’t do was shorten the forks and shock like on its white brother the Husky FC250. Since Husqvarna’s shortened suspension is a smash hit with test riders, we can’t wait to see what KTM does for next year.
(2) Shock. The WP shock got a reworked setting to match the XACT air forks. Plus, a Viton O-ring was added behind the shock bushing in hopes of reducing shock fade.
(3) Linkage. Low-friction SKF linkage bearing seals were used. This may not seem like a noteworthy change; however, we have had great testing experience with the new SKF seals. They work.
(4) Rear fender. KTM changed the rear fender color from white to orange for 2021.
(5) BNG. The graphics have been altered slightly.
(6) Mapping. Both ECU maps have been updated for 2021. KTM still calls Map 1 the standard map and Map 2 the aggressive map, but take it from us, Map 1 is much more aggressive than Map 2.
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