The 2020 KTM motocross range was revealed last week, with images popping up across the globe. Predictably, as with sister brand Husqvarna, the changes to the new season bikes are extremely limited as last year saw the major changes across the entire SX range.
So what do you get for your new bike? Well the main change that seems to get any coverage is upgrades to the WP XACT suspension and the AER forks. KTM also allude to continued improvements to performance, but the detail seems hard to find.
SMOKERS
The thinking behind the new Model range was explained by KTM‘s Senior Offroad Product Manager, Joaquim Sauer
“To be the consistent performer at any level of racing, you have to continue to progress in development. The work never stops – whether that’s here in Mattighofen, or with our engineers in the USA. The KTM SX range model year 2020 has received a number of updates to complement last year’s groundbreaking new generation models, and we can see that our continued efforts in development are paying off – our athletes both in Supercross and Motocross have enjoyed some fantastic results so far this season. Utilizing the same R&D team as their bigger brothers, the KTM sportminicycle models remain at the very forefront of junior racing competition with detailed refinements for MY2020. In addition, we are excited for the highly anticipated launch of the all-new KTM SX-E 5 electric minicycle, which will arrive this summer.”
THUMPERS
The fourstrokes also get the light brush over of changed graphics and minor tweaks that don’t seem to add up to too much to persuade the less well off rider into an upgrade. Sure they look good, but whether that’s enough – we’re not so sure, especially as the 2019 models will now be super cheap …
But with KTM having just wrapped up yet another 450 AMA Supercross title thanks to Cooper Webb’s stunning 2019 season, the new bikes will still fly out of the showrooms.
And if Antonio Cairoli manages to take his tenth MXGP title and matches the incredible record of legend Stefan Everts, the SXF450 will enjoy yet another groundbreaking success.
So what do you reckon – will you be upgrading for this year or keeping with last year’s model? Let us know …
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