2024 Suzuki DR-Z400SM Specs

• Engine and drivetrain:
  • 398cc, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder dual-overhead camshaft (DOHC) engine
  • Mikuni BSR36, single carburetor fuel system
  • Electric starter
  • Five-speed constant mesh transmission
• Suspension:
  • Front: Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable damping force
  • Rear: Link type, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload and damping force
  • Brakes:
    • Front: Disc brake, single floating rotor
    • Rear: Disc brake, single rotor
• Wheels and tires:
  • Front: 120/70 R17 M/C 58H, tube type
  • Rear: 140/70 R17 M/C 66H, tube type
• Additional specs:
  • 2.6-gallon fuel capacity (2.5-gallon for California model)
  • Chromed moly-steel frame
  • Front and rear axle sliders
  • Mirrors that rotate
  • Pouch on the rear
  • 10.2-inch ground clearance
  • 35-inch seat height
  • 322-pound curb weight
• 12-month limited warranty
• Colors: Grand Blue No. 2, Solid Black
• Starting MSRP: $7,899

Product Pairings

EBC Brakes Supermotard Contour Brake Rotors

The EBC Oversize Supermoto disc kit is easy to install, takes minutes to fit and gives a significant brake improvement. The 320-millimeter rotor upgrade kit comes complete with relocation bracket. Most models are now made with contoured profile. The rotor is strong and ultra lightweight, and it includes EBC’s patented “square drive” button system. It provides 25% improved braking over standard discs and comes complete with a billet alloy relocation bracket.

Joe Rocket Men’s Valiant Jacket

The Men’s Valiant Jacket is made of a combined RockTex 600D and Free Air mesh outer shell with CE Level 1 approved armor in the shoulders and elbows in addition to a six-point Sure Fit adjustment system. This jacket is designed with two outer shell pockets, one internal pocket, a lower back storage pocket, two belt loops for jacket-to-pant attachment, a pocket for an optional spine protector, and 360-degree reflective logo and trim. In addition, there is also a removable, waterproof, zip-out, full-sleeve liner. The Men’s Valiant Jacket is available sizes small to 3X-large in three different colorways: Black/Black, Blue/Black. and Green/Black; the Black/Black colorway is also available in sizes 4X-large and 5X-large.

Rabaconda Launches Motorcycle Wheel Balancer

Designed by riders for riders, the Rabaconda Motorcycle Wheel Balancer has taken the tried-and-true concept of the static wheel balancer to a completely new level with several unique state of the art features.

The durable sealed ball bearings ensure a consistent low friction rotation, and the Hand Adjustable Cone System (HACS) makes for quick and easy wheel centering and the durable sealed ball bearings, which ensure low friction rotation and allow for the perfect balance every time. The Motorcycle Wheel Balancer can be used on a workbench or, if bench space is an issue, on the wall of a garage, workshop, trailer or toy hauler with the included wall mount bracket.

Staying true to the hallmarks of all Rabaconda products, the Motorcycle Wheel Balancer is lightweight, compact, portable, can be assembled or disassembled in seconds and can be packed away in a convenient carry bag when not being used.

Z1R Jackal Dark Matter

Z1R has introduced the Jackal Dark Matter helmet. A space-inspired graphic reaches the Jackal helmet. Available in red, green and stealth, this new graphic is sure to bring some attention. This dual-density EPS helmet has an injection-molded polycarbonate shell to keep it lightweight, compact and strong. Also included is a drop-down sun visor, making it adaptable in all lighting conditions. A fully removable polyester moisture-wicking liner and cheek pads complete the Jackal Satin helmet. It is available in sizes S to 2X, and suggested retail is $169.95.

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With its championship-winning 450cc single overhead-camshaft (SOHC) powerplant already a highlight, the 2025 KTM 450 SMR benefits from a slew of updates as found on the newly updated 2025 KTM SX-F range. The biggest and most significant of these can be found on the frame, with visible cutouts and tube-wall thickness changes around the front end, with the engine and rear shock mountings also undergoing the knife. 

Besides a 300-gram weight-savings, these structural changes have been engineered to improve chassis flex characteristics and cornering behavior while maintaining overall stability. On the latter point, smaller footrests for 2025 maximize lean angles and reduce the risk of hooking up on curbs. 

The 2025 KTM 450 SMR also receives an adjustable 48-millimeter WP XACT Closed Cartridge spring fork for the first time. This features a new mid-valve piston concept that optimizes oil flow within the cartridge and avoids unwanted oil foaming, maintaining damping characteristics. A new hydro stop in the last part of the stroke helps to keep a maximum of reserves in extreme scenarios, like bigger jumps or hard landings. 

At the rear, a WP XACT rear shock benefits from an updated linkage with renewed seals and smaller diameter linkage bolts. The setup is taken directly from the KTM Factory Racing Team and has been thoroughly tested on both dirt and tarmac.

Ergonomically, the 2025 KTM 450 SMR benefits from new tank shrouds with bi-composite plastics on the upper and lower flanks. This not only provides a distinctive new look but also aids in cooling by channeling air more effectively.

With regard to air intake, an updated one-piece inlet sleeve and snorkel design feature prevents any deformation, thanks to a more robust and stiffer construction, while an updated fuel tank mount protects the frame against wear and improves tank fitment.

Above the surface, full-orange bodywork, featuring red and black in-mold graphics as well as a more durable black seat bring a cleaner look while communicating the 2025 KTM 450 SMR’s pure READY TO RACE intentions. 

As with previous generations, the 2025 KTM 450 SMR is fitted with race-ready Metzeler Racetec SM K1 Supermoto tires wrapped around lightweight 16.5-inch front and 17-inch rear ALPINA rims. 

The 2025 KTM 450 SMR has been rigorously tested to ensure it can perform under the most extreme conditions. Supermoto World Championship rider Lukas Höllbacher put the machine through its paces in a variety of challenging environments, from scorching 105-degree heat on Spanish asphalt to sub-zero temperatures on ice in Sweden. These grueling test simulations ensure that the 2025 KTM 450 SMR can deliver top performance regardless of the conditions.

Follow the link here to watch the testing phase in the harsh conditions.

With its sights set on maintaining the top spot in the Supermoto category, the new 2025 KTM 450 SMR will be launching off the Mattighofen, Austria, production line and available at your nearest Authorized KTM dealer from this November onward. To discover more about the 2025 KTM 450 SMR, visit KTM.com.

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Imagine the ultimate Supermoto “play weapon” but also a bike that boasts a number of technical features and additions necessary for extended touring capabilities: You can attack the hill but also know that the bike will take you much further.

Essential Information

• KTM 890 SMT back in the spotlight with re-tuned KTM 890 LC8c platform and developed to hit marks at the top of the Supermoto touring segment for power/torque-to-weight ratio.
• A street-focused chassis, adjustable suspension, premium tires and brakes, and other components elevate this purposeful model between KTM ADVENTURE and KTM STREET product ranges — the perfect foil for hill passes and the road that lies thereafter. 
• The 2024 KTM 890 SMT is relaunched with fanfare and pulsating “hill climb” concept in the hands of former AMA Superbike and Supermoto racer Chris Fillmore.

The only way is up. The racing skills of former AMA Superbike and Supermoto ace Chris Fillmore were an apt conduit to display the potential and the limits of the reimagined KTM 890 SMT. The Pikes Peak winner throttled the Supermoto-tourer along a Sardinian Mountain climb to show petrol heads and the motorcycle industry what they had been missing — and what they had been waiting for.

Fillmore gassed the super-torquey 889cc LC8c parallel twin and counted on class-leading power and torque. The engine is the same platform behind the enviable stats and output of the KTM 890 ADVENTURE R: With a 20% increase in rotating mass over the KTM 790 platform, providing stability and reassurance through corners, the knock control and 46-millimeter dual Dell’Orto throttle bodies guarantee optimum momentum while the fuel consumption from the 4.17-gallon (15.8-liter) tank is fantastically low. The KTM 890 SMT is just as happy pushed through low revs as pinned in higher gears. In fact, Fillmore used the full range of the KTM 790 DUKE’s motor to ace his second Pikes Peak hill climb record in Colorado.

The tank itself plays a forceful role in the ergonomics and has been slimmed and designed specifically for the KTM 890 SMT. The form of the tank slides the rider even further into the bike with a wide and comfy contact patch but still compact enough for free and flowing movement, aided by the single-piece Supermoto-shaped seat at a 33.8-inch (860-millimeter) height. The aero-optimized smoked windshield is placed just above the double fender concept with a low splash guard on the fork legs. Cruise or attack? 

Chassis-wise, the KTM 890 SMT has a chrome-molybdenum steel frame with a tighter geometry. The structure is typically light and superbly agile on the move but also ensures fierce stability the faster a rider pushes. The shock absorber is angled further to reduce the seat height and accommodate the longer swingarm, contributing to a forwardly inclined rider position as well as straight stability. 

Feeling the KTM 890 SMT on the go is a prime experience: agile, flighty and responsive. The WP APEX suspension (43-millimeter open cartridge upside-down forks at 180 millimeters of travel and same for the shock) is fully adjustable and complements the 17-inch wheels. The Michelin PowerGP tires supply more than enough stick for the tightest tarmac and have been especially selected for their specs and appropriateness for the KTM 890 SMT’s demands.

The state-of-the-art 5-inch TFT dashboard is made from optically bonded mineral glass and is scratch- and glare-resistant as well as fully customizable while divulging the easy-to-use infographic menu system for setup preferences. 

The bike can be molded even further. The three standard ride modes (RAIN, STREET, SPORT) can be expanded by an optional TRACK setting that permits the rider to toggle different amounts of throttle modes and traction control through 10 levels. Cornering motorcycle traction control (MTC) is an important safety feature sensitive to the bike’s pitch and behavior at lean. Try six different handlebar positions with a 30-millimeter range. The whole show can slide and be wrenched to a halt with potent brakes, with four piston calipers spinning a 320-millimeter front disc and 260-millimeter double piston calipers on the rear. Putting this stopping power into action employs Cornering anti-lock brakes (ABS) and Supermoto ABS, placing both technically advanced provisions into the mix for an excellent safety profile.

More add-ons include heated grips and the chance to add motor slip regulation (MSR, ideal for better control in low grip situations and for fast downshifts) to the software package. Quickshifter+ and cruise control are optional and ready to go with a simple activation process. Good connectivity with the bike means full access to navigation possibilities, and the advantages of the KTMconnect App (including owner manuals and digital service booklet for service and maintenance). 

It would be very “backmarker-ish” not to mention the looks. The KTM 890 SMT says a lot with its Supermoto-tourer style, from the wheels to the sporty graphics. The SMT cuts a sharp profile and will be impossible to miss and harder to outgun on the road. As ever, don’t forget the encompassing collection of KTM PowerParts (technical accessories and TRACK and TECH Packs) and KTM PowerWear to look the part on the hill, the highway or any hike to KTM 890 SMT happiness.

2024 KTM 890 SMT Highlights

• KTM 890 LC8c reworked for special sport touring emphasis and the next generation of the KTM 890 SMT thanks to unbeatable power delivery
• A chassis ideal for the perfect Supermoto-tourer that achieves the desirable pitch between aggression and chilled cruising with a sportier feel
• Frame, engine, wheels, WP APEX suspension all tweaked for lithe performance 
• Blast the gradient of any hill climb with Cornering MTC, Cornering ABS and Supermoto ABS, all applicable thanks to premium bike behavior functionality. More customization possible with adjustable Suspension and TRACK mode options
• Performance with function: Get excited by the tech specs and then revel in the touring aspect of the bike with elements, such as the 5-inch advanced TFT dashboard, Michelin PowerGP tires, and optional Quickshifter+ and cruise control, among other add-ons
• LED lights, eye-catching styling, 17-inch wheels and KTM 890 SMT spirit from the first throttle roll

Beat a path to an authorized KTM dealer from December onward to lay your gloves on the 2024 KTM 890 SMT.

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Since defining the sportbike segment in 1985, winning multiple road racing championships and becoming a dominant force in MotoAmerica Supersport racing over the past two seasons, the 2024 GSX-R750 aims to thrill riders with laser-like handling and exhilarating acceleration. 

For 2024, Suzuki DualSport models see the DR-Z400 line celebrate its 25th anniversary; the DR-Z400SM defines Supermoto performance and style, while the proven DR650S continues to combine both on-road riding enjoyment with rock-solid off-road versatility. 

Sport Bike

2024 Suzuki GSX-R750 

Whether it’s on the road or the racetrack, the GSX-R750 delivers a stunning mixture of outstanding engine performance, precision handling, and a lightweight and agile chassis combining for an exhilarating motorcycle. 

Its secret is an incomparable pairing of 750cc performance with the lightweight, compact chassis of a 600cc Supersport, complemented by technologically-advanced suspension front and rear.

For 2024, the GSX-R750 takes on a few stunning new looks, including revisiting Suzuki’s classic blue and white livery in Pearl Brilliant White/Metallic Triton Blue. It is also offered in Pearl Brilliant White and Metallic Matte Stellar Blue or classy Metallic Matte Black No. 2 and Glass Sparkle Black.

Key Features

• Iconic, GSX-R aerodynamic styling with three distinctive paint and graphics schemes
• Fuel-injected, 750cc, four-cylinder engine powers a balanced sport bike experience. 
• Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) lets the rider adjust the power delivery.
• Twin-spar aluminum frame and Showa Big Piston Front Fork (BPF) deliver extraordinary handling. 
• Twin Brembo Monobloc, radially mounted front brakes deliver robust stopping power.

MSRP: $12,999
More info

Dual Sport

DR650S

The 2024 Suzuki DR650S continues its reign as perhaps the best all-around, dual-purpose motorcycle available today. Always an outstanding performance value, every DR650S is quality-built and features a dependable, 644cc, oil-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine mounted in a robust steel, semi-double cradle frame. 

A variety of riders will enjoy this motorcycle, thanks to a seat height that may be significantly reduced (using the optional Low Side Stand Kit from Suzuki Genuine Accessories). Strong aluminum, spoke-style rims carrying tires that can manage both the street and dirt are fitted so riders can tackle pavement or trails with ease. 

With Solid Black and Iron Gray paint and contrasting black and orange graphics, or bright Solid Special White #2 bodywork that features distinctive blue and black graphics, the DR650S looks great when ridden on any surface. Whatever adventure a rider undertakes, the 2024 Suzuki DR650S is a willing and eager partner.

Key Features

• Convenient push-button electric starting easily gets the torque-rich, 644cc, air- and oil-cooled, 4-stroke thumper ready for fun.
• The smooth-shifting transmission with easy-pull clutch makes it easy to ride the DR650S on any kind of road.
• Built around cast and tubular parts precision welded together, the strong steel frame has high-quality suspension and brake components for trouble-free riding. 
• Engineered into the suspension is the ability to lower the seat height (Suzuki dealers can perform using an accessory low side stand kit). 

MSRP: $7,099
More info

DR-Z400S

The 2024 DR-Z400S is the latest evolution of the motorcycle that built the foundation of the modern dual sport movement. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024, the DR-Z400S extends the on- and off-road legacy only Suzuki can provide.

Riders remain impressed with the torque from the 398cc, liquid-cooled powerplant, as well as the crisp-handling, adjustable suspension. This ultra-reliable bike is completely street-legal, with an electric start and easy-to-read instrument cluster. Fully black, aluminum EXCEL rims laced with bright stainless-steel spokes are set up to accept rim locks if the rider chooses to mount more focused dual sport rubber.

True to its Suzuki off-road heritage, the 2024 DR-Z400S is available in stunning Champion Yellow bodywork enhanced with new blue and silver graphics, or gray and silver graphics on classy Solid Black bodywork making the DR-Z400S stand out everywhere. 

Key Features

• Compact, liquid-cooled, 398cc, single-cylinder engine produces widespread power.
• Electric starting and street-legal lighting
• Narrow and strong chrome-moly frame
• Fully adjustable, off-road capable suspension
• Black, spoke-style wheels with 21- and 18-inch aluminum rims

MSRP: $7,199
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Supermoto

DR-Z400SM

Suzuki’s 2024 supermoto variant, the DR-Z400SM, is based on the legendary DR-Z400S, combining supermoto styling and features in a proven, narrow, lithe and street-legal package. This bike brings off-road soul and sport bike riding fun to paved roads. The DR-Z400SM is just as at home on a twisty forest road as it is on tight canyon curves or slicing through commuter traffic around town. 

Its 398cc, liquid-cooled, four-stroke engine provides strong, low-rpm torque and crisp throttle response for any of these rides. Key differences between the DR-Z400SM and the DR-Z400S are the inverted front fork, wide spoke-style 17-inch wheels, and 300-millimeter diameter floating front brake rotor. The inverted fork contributes to less unsprung weight and improved overall on-road handling, while the large front brake and wider rims with high-grip tires help offer an exhilarating sport bike style riding experience.

Key Features

• Suzuki’s DR-Z400SM supermoto model is based on the proven DR-Z400S, combining supermoto style and features in a narrow, lightweight, street-legal package. 
• Versatile and strong, 398cc, dual-overhead camshaft (DOHC), liquid-cooled, dry-sump engine has push-button starting.
• The DR-Z400SM boasts fully adjustable MX-style suspension plus high-grip sport bike tires on strong spoke wheels featuring anodized, aluminum Excel rims. 
• The new Grand Blue and Solid Black or the dramatic Solid Black bodywork with angular graphics complement the motorcycle’s styling. 

MSRP: $7,899
More info

Like all Suzuki motorcycles, these 2024 models may be enhanced with a variety of Suzuki Genuine Accessories, specifically designed for each model, and aimed at enhancing the riding and ownership experience. For more information on these and all Suzuki motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, scooters and accessories, click to suzukicycles.com.

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Austria’s own Lukas Höllbacher took his KTM 450 SMR to the 2022 AMA Supermoto title and fought until the last moments for the FIM World Championship. Höllbacher’s track feats and feedback rolled into the serial production version of KTM’s latest and best Supermoto racer. In 2023, he will again be on the attack with the 2024 KTM 450 SMR, and riders can now get their hands on the same model. The 2024 incarnation has a fresh new splash of color using in-mold technology for the bodywork. KTM orange, white and black create an attractive blur at speed, but there is also the distinctive streak of purple, inspired by 1990 KTM bikes barreling around international racetracks.

Surge forward with the 450cc single overhead camshaft (SOHC) engine that fires out massive power with long service intervals. At less than 59.5 pounds (27 kilograms), the powerplant is a masterpiece of power-to-weight engineering. A 44-millimeter Keihin throttle body brings in the fun and gauges the right response, while the SUTER slipper clutch adds another important way to modulate lap-time speed.

Ultimate handling comes thanks to centralization of the motor and chassis within the hydro-formed, laser-cut and robot-welded frame. The compact construction has just the right amount of longitudinal rigidity and flex to provide superb feedback, energy absorption and straight-line stability. The reinforced aluminum subframe was generated from computational dynamic studies: sensitivity, robustness and reliability were the parameters. The hollow, die-cast aluminum swingarm is another remarkable contributor to the 2024 KTM 450 SMR’s performance, along with a NEKEN aluminum handlebar and CNC machined triple clamps (rubber damped for less vibration) to put every single vital meter of the racetrack right into the rider’s hands.

Pivot on a dime with dependable suspension. 48-millimeter WP XACT split front forks have AER technology for progressive and consistent damping, especially in the last 40 millimeters of travel. Count on quick access click adjusters for compression and rebound. The WP XACT shock is small, light and fixed with the frame geometry for better ground clearance of the linkage system. The XACT unit is one of the most advanced pieces of hardware to emerge from the WP Suspension factory lines. Like the fork, the shock’s compression and rebound can be configured without the need for tools.

It’s easy life for the racer, thanks to specialist features such as the electric start, the tool-less air filter for simple replacement; a performance-designed airbox; a flat and high seat (with a high-grip cover) to accommodate control at any angle; and a large, polythene, 1.9-gallon (7.2-liter) fuel tank, meaning more miles at speed. Carefully engineered footpegs with a larger surface area — but revised integration into the frame — are optimized for tarmac and the varying conditions of the terrain.

Run to the limit of the corners with heavy-duty Brembo brakes. The four-piston radial caliper will clamp the 310-millimeter front disc at the merest stroke of the lever, while a single piston unit grabs the 220-millimeter rear disc to set off those time-saving drifts.

Own the track with a raft of special race-orientated details, such as two selectable engine maps, launch control, traction control and the Quickshifter, all administered by a Keihin engine management system. An LED hour meter, fuel injection status and a rollover sensor (ROS) are included. The ROS detects the position of the bike in the event of a crash and automatically kills the engine in a nod towards improved safety.

It features tire tech that won’t let you down. Metzeler Racetec SM K1 Supermoto rubber heats up quickly and boasts a large performance scale in terms of temperature range and different states of asphalt. The tires are fitted to high strength but light ALPINA alloy rims with CNC-machined hubs.

2024 KTM 450 SMR Technical Highlights

• Purposeful orange, black, white and purple race trim livery with black-coated frame and menacing black wheels
• SOHC engine package weighing less than 59.9 pounds (27 kilograms) and prioritizing centralization thanks to altered positioning in the frame. Easily serviceable
• Two engine map options, launch control, traction control and Quickshifter as well as SUTER slipper clutch for maximum control
• Compact, light and innovative chassis for the best feeling, traction and handling
• First class WP XACT fork with AER technology and XACT shock: small, condensed and fully adjustable hardware to quickly refine track set-up
• High-quality Brembo brakes with four-piston radially mounted caliper and 310-millimeter front and 220-millimeter rear discs for potent stopping power
• READY TO RACE details for a pure track-based machine: 16.5/170-inch wheels, Metzeler tires, ODI lock-on grips, tool-less air filter access, light and optimized footpegs
• Unbeatable ergonomics that place all the stability and poise of the 2024 KTM 450 SMR at the rider’s fingertips for both front-end grip and rear-end confidence

The 2024 KTM 450 SMR will be sliding through Authorized KTM dealer showrooms from May 2023 onward.

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Powered by a proven 450cc, single-overhead camshaft (SOHC), four-stroke engine, the characteristics of the FS 450 can be fine-tuned by taking advantage of the easy-to-use handlebar-mounted map select switch. The activation of launch control, traction control and the innovative Quickshifter for precise upshifts can all be controlled, even under hard acceleration.

The hydro-formed chromium molybdenum frame ensures the highest levels of rider feedback with a polyamide-reinforced aluminum subframe aiding handling and ensuring comfort. With its engine positioned inside the frame to enhance mass centralization and equipped with the latest WP suspension, the FS 450 delivers an exceptional on-track experience for riders of all abilities.

Assembled skillfully with quality, race-tested hardware including Alpina wheels, a Suter anti-hopping clutch and high-performance Brembo brakes, the FS 450 is built for racing and is unquestionably the most powerful, best handling and most complete supermoto machine on the market today.

2024 Technical Highlights

• New gray and yellow graphics create a distinctive look
• New high-grip seat cover for improved control under hard acceleration
• Ergonomic bodywork for unrestricted movement on the motorcycle
• Hydro-formed chromium molybdenum frame designed to improve anti-squat behavior
• Proven SOHC engine provides class-leading performance and low weight
• Quickshifter ensures smooth and precise upshifting
• High-performance Brembo hydraulic clutch system
• Aluminum-polyamide hybrid subframe construction provides specifically calculated rigidity and advanced durability
• WP XACT 48-millimeter front fork with AER technology offers progressive, end-of-stroke damping
• WP XACT rear shock features a CFD-optimized main piston and tool-free adjusters
• Multifunctional map select switch, which also activates the quickshifter, traction and launch control
• Premium-quality ProTaper handlebars
• Electric starter powered by a lightweight lithium-ion 2.0 amp-hour battery

A selection of high-quality Technical Accessories is now available from Husqvarna Motorcycles dealerships, which allows all riders to customize their FS 450s. Each component is designed to enhance on-track performance, reduce weight or add durability to this exceptional supermoto machine. For enhanced rider protection and unrestricted performance, a premium collection of supermoto-specific Functional Apparel combines innovative technical features for improved comfort, protection and style.

The 2024 FS 450 is arriving now at authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles Dealers.

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Imagine the ultimate Supermoto “play weapon” but also a bike that boasts a number of technical features and additions necessary for extended touring capabilities: You can attack the hill but also know that the bike will take you much further. 

Essential Information

• KTM 890 SMT is back in the spotlight with re-tuned KTM 890 LC8c platform and developed to hit marks at the top of the Supermoto touring segment for power/torque-to-weight ratio.
• A street-focused chassis, adjustable suspension, premium tires and brakes, and other components elevate this purposeful model between the KTM ADVENTURE and KTM STREET product ranges — the perfect foil for hill passes but then the road that lies thereafter.
• The 2023 KTM 890 SMT is relaunched with fanfare and pulsating ‘hill climb’ concept in the hands of former AMA Superbike and Supermoto racer Chris Fillmore.

The only way is up. The racing skills of former AMA Superbike and Supermoto ace Chris Fillmore were an apt conduit to display the potential and the limits of the reimagined KTM 890 SMT. The American and Pikes Peak winner throttled the Supermoto-tourer along a Sardinian Mountain climb to show petrol heads and the motorcycle industry what they had been missing — and what they had been waiting for. 

Fillmore gassed the super-torquey 889cc LC8c parallel twin and counted on 105 horsepower at 8,000 rpm. The engine is the same platform behind the enviable stats and output of the KTM 890 ADVENTURE R model and variations: With a 20% increase in rotating mass over the KTM 790 platform, providing stability and reassurance through corners, the knock control and 46-millimeter dual Dell’Orto throttle bodies guaranteeing optimum momentum while the fuel consumption from the 15.8-liter tank is fantastically low at 4.6 liters/100 kilometers. The KTM 890 SMT is just as happy pushed through low revs as pinned in higher gears; in fact, Fillmore used the full range of the KTM 790 DUKE’s motor to ace his second Pikes Peak hill climb record in Colorado. 

The tank itself plays a forceful role in the ergonomics and has been slimmed and designed specifically for the KTM 890 SMT. The form of the tank slides the rider even further “into” the bike with a wide and comfy contact patch but still compact enough for free and flowing movement (aided by the single-piece Supermoto shaped seat at an 860-millimeter height). The aero-optimized smoked windshield is placed just above the double fender concept with a low splash guard on the fork legs. Cruise or attack? 

Chassis-wise, the KTM 890 SMT has a chromium-molybdenum steel frame with a tighter geometry that apes the KTM ADVENTUREs. The structure is typically light and superbly agile on the move but also ensures fierce stability the faster a rider pushes. The shock absorber is angled further to reduce the seat height and accommodate the longer swingarm, contributing to a forwardly inclined rider position as well as straight stability. 

Feeling the KTM 890 SMT on the go is a prime experience: agile, flighty and responsive. The WP APEX suspension (43-millimeter open cartridge upside-down forks at 180 millimeters of travel and same for the shock) is fully adjustable and complements the 17-inch wheels. The Michelin PowerGP tires supply more than enough stick for the slickest tarmac and have been especially selected for their specs and appropriateness for the KTM 890 SMT’s demands. The state-of-the-art 5-inch TFT dashboard is made from optically bonded mineral glass and is scratch- and glare-resistant and fully customizable while divulging the easy-to-use infographic menu system for setup preferences. 

The bike can be molded even further. The three standard ride modes (RAIN, STREET, SPORT) can be expanded by an optional TRACK setting that permits the rider to toggle different amounts of throttle modes and traction control through 10 levels. Cornering Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC) is an important safety feature sensitive to the bike’s pitch and behavior at lean. Try six different handlebar positions with a 30-milimmeter range. The whole show can slide and be wrenched to a halt with potent brakes, with four piston calipers spinning a 320-millimeter front disc and 260-millimeter double piston calipers on the rear. Putting this stopping power into action employs Cornering anti-lock brakes (ABS) and Supermoto ABS, placing both technically advanced provisions into the mix for an excellent safety profile. 

More add-ons include heated grips and the chance to add Motor Slip Regulation (MSR, ideal for better control in low-grip situations and for fast downshifts) to the software package. QUICKSHIFTER+ and cruise control are optional and ready to go with a simple activation process. Good connectivity with the bike means full access to navigation possibilities, and the advantages of the KTMconnect App include roadside assistance, owner manuals, digital service booklet for service and maintenance. 

It would be very “backmarker-ish” not to mention the looks. The KTM 890 SMT says a lot with its Supermoto tourer style, from the wheels to the sporty graphics. The SMT cuts a sharp profile and will be impossible to miss and harder to outgun on the road. As ever, don’t forget the encompassing collection of KTM PowerParts (accessories and TRACK and TECH Packs) and KTM PowerWear to look the part on the hill, the highway or any hike to KTM 890 SMT happiness. 

2023 KTM 890 SMT Highlights

• KTM 890 LC8c reworked for special sport touring emphasis and the next generation of the KTM 890 SMT thanks to 100 newton-meters of torque and 105 horsepower with unbeatable power delivery 
• A chassis ideal for the perfect Supermoto-tourer that achieves the desirable pitch between aggression and chilled cruising with a sportier feel 
• Frame, engine, wheels, WP APEX suspension all tweaked for lithe performance 
• Blast the gradient of any hill climb with Cornering MTC, Cornering ABS and Supermoto ABS, all applicable thanks to premium bike behavior functionality. More customization possible with adjustable Suspension and TRACK mode options 
• Performance with function: Get excited by the tech specs and then revel in the touring aspect of the bike with elements such as the 5-inch advanced TFT dashboard, Michelin PowerGP tires and optional QUICKSHIFTER+ and cruise control among other add-ons.
• LED lights, eye-catching styling, 17-inch wheels and KTM 890 SMT spirit from the first throttle roll 

Beat a path to any authorized KTM dealer from April 2023 to order or lay your gloves on the KTM 890 SMT.

The KTM 890 SMT will not be available in North America for model year 2023

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Domestically, Peacock will be the exclusive streaming home for all SuperMotocross World Championship action, including 17 rounds of Monster Energy AMA Supercross; 11 rounds of Pro Motocross, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing; two SuperMotocross playoff races; and then the SuperMotocross World Championship Final. Twenty-three races will live stream exclusively on Peacock, including one SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff event. The platform will also provide on-demand replays of every race.

Internationally, the SuperMotocross Video Pass (Supermotocross.tv) will be available in every country outside of the U.S., live and on-demand, making the SuperMotocross World Championship series one of the most accessible live-viewing motorsports series across the globe.

As previously announced, “Race Day Live” will expand in 2023 to cover all 31 races of the SuperMotocross World Championship series. Dan Hubbard and Daniel Blair will serve as hosts of the pre-race program, which will feature 2.5 hours of coverage for each Supercross event, one hour for each Pro Motocross event and 2.5 hours for both SuperMotocross Playoff events and the SuperMotocross World Championship Final.

New in 2023, “Race Day Live” will feature an all-star cast of broadcast and racing professionals as Steven Scott (Lurch), Haley Shanley, Katie Osborne and Justin Brayton all join the fold for various rounds throughout the 31-race season.

SuperMotocross Video Pass subscribers can enjoy all the live 2023 racing action between January and October 2023, plus gain access to 12 years of archival race content dating back to 2010. The SuperMotocross Video Pass is currently available outside the U.S. via the web and will be rolling out apps on IOS, Android, Amazon Fire, Roku and Samsung CTV in the coming weeks.

The SuperMotocross Video Pass service includes:

• Live and on-demand access to stream the entire 17-round schedule of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship, all 11 AMA Pro Motocross Championship events, plus the SuperMotocross World Championship Playoffs and Final
• 31 rounds of the fan favorite “Race Day Live” pre-show, giving fans insider access to everything happening from every 2023 race location
• 250 and 450 class race highlights from all 31 rounds
• Archived races from both Supercross and Pro Motocross, including an extensive 12-year archive of previous Supercross seasons dating back to 2010.

A full season subscription is $159.99 USD for unlimited access to all the content within the platform through Nov. 30, 2023, and for a limited time, fans can take advantage of an early bird promotion when they use code SMX23EARLY upon sign up, receiving $30 USD off the full season price.  Promotion period ends Dec. 25 at midnight PT.

Peacock offers off-road motorcycle racing to fans within the U.S. year-round with all 31 SuperMotocross World Championship events, “Race Day Live” programming and on-demand replays. Peacock Premium is available for $4.99 per month. To learn more about Peacock, including how to sign up, click here.

The SuperMotocross World Championship is part of Peacock’s expansive programming featuring live sports coverage that includes Sunday Night Football, Premier League, MLB Sunday Leadoff, NASCAR, INDYCAR, Notre Dame Football, golf, Olympic sports, horse racing and much more. Peacock also offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel which streams Peacock Original Brother from Another and staples like The Dan Patrick Show and Pro Football Talk Live. Click here to learn more and to sign up.

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Powered by a new 450 cc single-overhead camshaft (SOHC) four-stroke engine, the performance characteristics of the FS 450 can be fine-tuned using the updated map select switch mounted on the ProTaper handlebars. This sophisticated device allows for full customization of the machine as it controls the activation of launch control, traction control and the new Quickshifter, which ensures seamless upshifts.

A new hydro-formed frame enhances rider feedback with the new polyamide-reinforced aluminum subframe playing a vital role in aiding handling and ensuring comfort. Together with the latest WP suspension and a repositioned engine that improves mass centralization, the FS 450 delivers an exceptional on-track experience for all riders.

Assembled skillfully with quality, supermoto-specific hardware, including Alpina wheels, a Suter anti-hopping clutch, and high performance Brembo brakes, the FS 450 is undoubtedly built for competition.

With all these performance-focused technical advancements, the FS 450 unquestionably remains as the most powerful, best-handling and most complete supermoto machine on the market today.

2023 Technical Highlights

• New bodywork with specifically tailored ergonomics for easier movement on the motorcycle
• New hydro-formed chromium molybdenum frame significantly improves anti-squat behavior
• New SOHC engine provides class-leading performance and low weight
• New Quickshift sensor ensures seamless up-shifting
• High-performance Brembo hydraulic clutch system
• New aluminum-polyamide hybrid subframe construction provides specifically calculated rigidity and advanced durability
• New WP XACT 48-millimeter front forks with AER technology offer more progressive end-of-stroke damping
• New WP XACT rear shock design with CFD-optimized main piston and tool-free adjusters
• New multifunctional map switch, which also activates the Quickshifter, traction control and launch control
• Premium-quality ProTaper handlebars
• Electric starter powered by a lightweight lithium-ion 2.0 amp-hour battery

To further customize the FS 450, a concise selection of high-quality Technical Accessories is available from your local Husqvarna Motorcycles dealership. Each component is designed to enhance on-track performance, reduce weight or add durability to this exceptional supermoto machine. For enhanced rider safety and unrestricted performance, a premium collection of supermoto-specific Functional Apparel combines innovative technical features for improved comfort, protection and style.

The 2023 FS 450 will be available at authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles Dealers from November 2022 onward.

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