June 2003True story: When I was nine I knew I was having a little Mamod steam traction engine from Santa. Fast-forward 32 years, Christmas Eve 2002, I shamelessly admit feeling the very same excitement when I picked up my new 450 EXC from KTM HQ

SX-F EU, 350 EXC-F EU/USA, 350 XCF-W USA, 350 SX-F EU, Freeride 350 EU, 450 EXC EU/AUS and 500 EXC EU/AUS/USA have been recalled from the Offroad 2012 range.Models in the Offroad 2013 range that were released in the US and Australia have also been

. It takes about 30 minutes and is naturally guaranteed and free of charge.In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the recall action affects the following KTM Models:Off-road 2012:250 EXC-F Six Days, 250 SX-F350 EXC-F, 350 SX-F, Freeride 350 450 EXC 500 EXC Off

the highlights.1: SX rangeThe firm's SX motocross machines have been revamped, with a totally new engines for the four-stroke 250SX-F and 450 SX-F and modifications for the 350 SX-F motor.  All the SX-F models from the 125 to the 450 get identical new bodywork

motorway. I did my first lap on a 450 EXC and was mighty impressed. It went up, down and over everything except the second steep climb, which was entirely due to my own incompetence. Pick it up, press the magic button, and away you go again. Great. With a

.Initially, Christini will sell two models – a Gas-Gas engined, 300cc two-stroke and a Honda-powered four-stroke 450.The firm reckons the alloy-framed 450 will sell for $6895 (around £4250) and the 300cc stroker will be $8995 (£5500).Both bikes use Christini's patented

being the 690 SMC (Supermoto-competition) and the 690 Enduro. 690 Enduro With the 690 Enduro KTM wanted to create a bike that bridged the gap between their successful range of pure competition enduro machines, like the 450 EXC for example

to at that age. If you got through that phase alive chances are you'd be an okay rider. So right now I've got my KTM450EXC, I love that thing and have just bought a set of Tecnosel 17" supermoto wheels for it. Haven't had a chance to fit them yet but I can't wait

competition enduro machines, like the 450 EXC for example, and the softer, bigger, road-going-only Japanese trailies like the Yamaha XT660R or the Suzuki DL650 V-Strom. But instead of just beefing up one of their existing four stroke enduro machines to accept

action. I asked if they were ever baited by lads looking for a chase. Marcus said that used to happen but word has spread that the cops are pretty handy, and he reckons with 450 EXCs arriving soon escaping will be even more difficult.I thoroughly enjoyed