The mighty 450cc enduro machine has been somewhat forgotten about in recent times. Mid-cap four-strokes like the KTM 350 EXC-F are the preferred trail capacity for most singletrack warriors, lightweight two-strokes like the 300 EXC are the weapon of choice for hard enduro punters and big-bores like the 500 EXC-F are almost unbeatable in the high-paced desert stuff. Even the 250 EXC-F is a more suitable mule for beginners and rightfully has its place as the entry-level bike. So where does the 2024 KTM 450 EXC-F fit in?
As strange as this is to say, the 450 EXC-F has turned into the do-it-all bike. Yep, that’s right, the 450cc capacity is actually more versatile than any other bike on the market. Ever since the European manufacturers started bringing in bikes of
