2008 KTM 450 XC Woods Racer - Revved Up And Ready To Race!

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2008 KTM 450 XC Woods Racer - Revved Up And Ready To Race!

We Dial In The KTM 450 XCTwo consecutive hours of pounding through the woods and bouncing off trees is brutal on an ATV's chassis. This severe abuse is unavoidable in a cross-country race, and without adequate protection the results can be absolutely devastating. Like Yamaha with its GYTR products and Polaris with its Pure Polaris components, KTM offers enough armor to protect the XC from a SCUD missile attack. An aggressive aluminum front bumper with a black powdercoat finish gives the 450 an intimidating appearance and doubles as a plow when the competition or underbrush gets in the way. Nerf bars are also available but are not required in cross-country racing. However, they do come highly recommended and prevent entanglement with other machines or trees with intentions of bending your axle. It's not just the cool looks and ability to prevent serious leg injuries that persuade us to bolt on a set. Aluminum skids complete our protection package and are must-have items if you plan to make it through the race season. A quarter ton of adrenaline hurdling through brutal terrain takes a toll on the underside of an ATV and can spell disaster for the unprepared. The aluminum easily resists damage caused by stumps, rocks and unsuspecting magazine cameramen who wander too close to the track. They also create a sled effect allowing the quad to maintain momentum through deep ruts and over obstacles. A few added pounds of alloy are a small sacrifice to make and are worth their weight in gold when a championship is on the line.


Photo Gallery: 2008 KTM 450 XC Woods Racer - ATV Rider Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2008 KTM 450 XC Woods Racer - ATV Rider Magazine


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