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3. 2015 KTM 450 SX-F
Combined rating: 99
The 2015 KTM 450 SX-F is one of the top off-road motorcycles on the market. With a starting price of $9,299 the bike is on the upper end of cost for off-road models, and the overall rating of the model is 99. The KTM 450 SX-F is powered by a 449cc 4-stroke engine that is larger than average for this size motor. The seat of the mike is just over 39 inches off of the ground making it more suitable for taller drivers, and the fuel tank is 1.98 gallons in size putting it at average in the class. The four-vale, SOHC, single cylinder engine has a cylinder bore of 95 inches and a stroke length of 63.4 inches making it oversquare and producing more power than engines with a smaller bore length. The bike features electronic fuel injection and ignition allowing for consistent throttle response.
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