Garage Build
Garage Build 2019 KTM450 SX-F
Garage Build 2019 KTM450 SX-F
Garage Build
2019 KTM450 SX-F
BIKE BUILD BY 3 BROTHERS RACING // www.3brosktm.com
WORDS: DAVID PINGREE
PHOTOS: SIMON CUDBY
KTM’s “Ready to Race” motto rings true from the moment you set eyes on this machine in the showroom. But we can always customize a bike to fit us better, and on this build we enlisted the guys at 3 Brothers Racing to help us really get this KTM fitting like a glove.
PRO TAPER
Bars, Grips, Chain, Sprocket
www.protaper.com
DUBYA
Talon Ultra-Lite Hubs, DID Rims, Spokes
www.dubyausa.com
YOSHIMURA
Complete Exhaust System
www.yoshimura-rd.com
MICHELIN
Starcross 5 (front and rear)
www.michelin.com
ACERBIS
Complete OEM
Replacement Plastic Kit
www.acerbis.com
ARC LEVERS
Memlon Unbreakable
Levers and Clamps
www.arclevers.com
SDG INNOVATIONS
Custom Seat Cover
www.sdg-innovations.com
MOTOCUTZ
Custom Graphics
www.motocutzmx.com
KTM’s “Ready to Race” motto rings true from the moment you set eyes on this machine in the showroom. But we can always customize a bike to fit us better, and on this build we enlisted the guys at 3 Brothers Racing to help us really get this KTM fitting like a glove.
KTM’s “Ready to Race” motto rings true from the moment you set eyes on this machine in the showroom. But we can always customize a bike to fit us better, and on this build we enlisted the guys at 3 Brothers Racing to help us really get this KTM fitting like a glove.
KTM’s “Ready to Race” motto rings true from the moment you set eyes on this machine in the showroom. But we can always customize a bike to fit us better, and on this build we enlisted the guys at 3 Brothers Racing to help us really get this KTM fitting like a glove.
KTM’s “Ready to Race” motto rings true from the moment you set eyes on this machine in the showroom. But we can always customize a bike to fit us better, and on this build we enlisted the guys at 3 Brothers Racing to help us really get this KTM fitting like a glove.
PRO TAPER
Bars, Grips, Chain, Sprocket
www.protaper.com
DUBYA
Talon Ultra-Lite Hubs, DID Rims, Spokes
www.dubyausa.com
YOSHIMURA
Complete Exhaust System
www.yoshimura-rd.com
MICHELIN
Starcross 5 (front and rear)
www.michelin.com
ACERBIS
Complete OEM
Replacement Plastic Kit
www.acerbis.com
ARC LEVERS
Memlon Unbreakable
Levers and Clamps
www.arclevers.com
SDG INNOVATIONS
Custom Seat Cover
www.sdg-innovations.com
MOTOCUTZ
Custom Graphics
www.motocutzmx.com
KTM450 SX-F Close Up
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he great part about the crew at 3 Brothers Racing is that they’re a one-stop shop. They sprung and valved the suspension for me and then helped us get it set up and tuned at the track. They bolted on a Yoshimura exhaust system as well as Pro Taper bars/grips/chain/sprocket to make a great-performing bike even better. The wheelset is from Dubya and included Ultra-Lite Talon hubs and DID rims—a sharp-looking and bulletproof setup. They then mounted Michelin Starcross 5 tires to the wheels to complete the package. The look was designed by Motocutz graphics, and Acerbis sent us plastic for the bike. An SDG Innovations custom seat cover finished the look, and they added Arc Memlon unbreakable levers and rotator clamps for durability and performance.

2019 KTM 450 SX-F
2019 KTM 450 SX-F
2019 KTM 450 SX-F
2019 KTM 450 SX-F
2019 KTM 450 SX-F
2019 KTM 450 SX-F
On the track, the changes we made took this machine from being really good to being a perfect fit. We didn’t bump horsepower numbers way up (it’s already plenty fast enough), and we didn’t pour a bunch of money into it either. The changes we made improved comfort, reliability, and performance where we wanted it. The characteristic of the motor didn’t change, but the sound was sharper and the pull through the middle and top was improved. The bars and grips were a better fit for me from stock, and the suspension felt like I could sign up and race it right away. With the help of the 3 Brothers team, we took an impressive bike and really made it our own race bike. Check out the full test at racerxonline.com.