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2013 KTM 150SX Review
2013 KTM 150SX
Performance approaching that of a 250 with the handling of a 125. The perfect all-rounder in the 2-stroke segment appears even more aggressive now with new bodywork and significantly revamped suspension. You can’t go wrong here.
2013 KTM 150SX Features and Benefits
COOLING SYSTEM
The tried and tested, integrated cooling system leads from the cylinder head through the frame triangle directly to the new radiators made by WP Radiator from tougher aluminium. Lack of piping simplifies radiator installation and improves air flow beneath the fuel tank of the KTM 150 SX 2013.
AIRBOX
The revised design of the airbox guarantees optimum protection of the filter from dirt and maximum air flow for top performance. New, significantly stiffer intake snorkels (between filter and throttle body) also have a noticeable effect. New airbox covers are manufactured in a 2-component process with new in-mould graphics. The fixing for the left cover has been further improved, along with its installation. This makes quick replacement of the twin-air filter in a matter of seconds even easier. Needless to say, no tool is required – a feature that’s unique in the motocross world. Furthermore, an additional tab on the cover allows it to be secured with a bolt.
FRAME
The modern frame design of lightweight, high strength, chrome-molybdenum steel section tubes guarantees an ideal mix of longitudinal and torsional stiffness, resulting not only in easy handling and precise steering behaviour, but also in excellent ride stability. The engine braces to the cylinder head have also been optimised, along with their attachment to the frame. The frames bear a new colour for the 2013 model year and they are still the benchmark in terms of weight and stability.
SHOCK ABSORBER
The WP monoshock has been further refined for the KTM 150 SX 2013 and, together with the KTM linkage system, it excels with its completely revamped settings for improved damping, more traction and even higher reserves against bottoming out. As ever, rebound and compression damping (high and low speed) can be adapted individually to the track and rider in no time at all.
HANDLEBAR
All SX models are equipped in 2013 with new Renthal Fatbar 827 handlebars, whose offset has been adapted to the needs of our motocross professionals (same as 996 Bend). As on the factory bikes, these handlebars are now black anodised and protect the rider with a large Renthal crash pad. Furthermore, we’ve also developed new grips that are manufactured in a 2-component process by Domino. Needless to say, four handlebar position settings are still the KTM standard.
BRAKES
Brakes from Brembo are standard equipment on KTM motocross bikes and, together with lightweight wave brake discs, they are recognised as the measure of all things in terms of application and brake performance. At the rear wheel, the brake calliper carriers have been adapted to the larger axle diameter on the KTM 150 SX 2013.
TOP-NOTCH ERGONOMICS
2013 KTM 150SX – USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: See dealer for pricing in USD
ENGINE
Design 1-cylinder 2-stroke engine, water-cooled, with reed intake and exhaust control
Displacement 143.6 cm³ (8.763 cu in)
Bore 56 mm (2.2 in)
Stroke 58.4 mm (2.299 in)
Starting aid
Gearbox 6-gear, claw shifted
Primary transmission 23:73
Secondary ratio 14:50
Clutch Multidisc clutch in oil bath/hydraulically activated
Ignition Contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment, type Kokusan
CHASSIS
Frame Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing
Fork WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA CC
Shock absorber WP Suspension 5018 BAVP DCC
Suspension travel Front 300 mm (11.81 in)
Suspension travel Rear 330 mm (12.99 in)
Brake system Disc brakes, brake calipers on floating bearings
Brake discs – diameter Front 260 mm (10.24 in)
Brake discs – diameter Rear 220 mm (8.66 in)
Chain 5/8 x 1/4″
Steering head angle 63.5°
Wheelbase 1,480±10 mm (58.27±0.39 in)
Ground clearance unloaded 395 mm (15.55 in)
Seat height unloaded 992 mm (39.06 in)
Total fuel tank capacity, approx. 7.5 l (1.98 US gal)
Super unleaded gasoline, mixed with 2-stroke engine oil (1:40)
Weight without fuel, approx. 90.8 kg (200.2 lb.)
2013 KTM 150SX – Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: See dealer for pricing in CDN
ENGINE
Design 1-cylinder 2-stroke engine, water-cooled, with reed intake and exhaust control
Displacement 143.6 cm³ (8.763 cu in)
Bore 56 mm (2.2 in)
Stroke 58.4 mm (2.299 in)
Starting aid
Gearbox 6-gear, claw shifted
Primary transmission 23:73
Secondary ratio 14:50
Clutch Multidisc clutch in oil bath/hydraulically activated
Ignition Contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment, type Kokusan
CHASSIS
Frame Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing
Fork WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA CC
Shock absorber WP Suspension 5018 BAVP DCC
Suspension travel Front 300 mm (11.81 in)
Suspension travel Rear 330 mm (12.99 in)
Brake system Disc brakes, brake calipers on floating bearings
Brake discs – diameter Front 260 mm (10.24 in)
Brake discs – diameter Rear 220 mm (8.66 in)
Chain 5/8 x 1/4″
Steering head angle 63.5°
Wheelbase 1,480±10 mm (58.27±0.39 in)
Ground clearance unloaded 395 mm (15.55 in)
Seat height unloaded 992 mm (39.06 in)
Total fuel tank capacity, approx. 7.5 l (1.98 US gal)
Super unleaded gasoline, mixed with 2-stroke engine oil (1:40)
Weight without fuel, approx. 90.8 kg (200.2 lb.)
Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
2013 KTM 150SX – UK/Europe Specifications/Technical Details
UK/European MSRP Price: £5,545.00 GBP.
ENGINE
Design 1-cylinder 2-stroke engine, water-cooled, with reed intake and exhaust control
Displacement 143.6 cm³
Bore 56 mm
Stroke 58.4 mm
Starting aid
Transmission 6 gear, claw shifted
Primary gear 23:73
Final drive 14:50
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated
Ignition system Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment, type Kokusan
CHASSIS
Frame Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing
Forks WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA CC
Shock absorber WP Suspension 5018 BAVP DCC
Suspension travel Front 300 mm
Suspension travel Rear 330 mm
Brake system Disc brakes, brake calipers on floating bearings
Brake discs – diameter Front 260 mm
Brake discs – diameter Rear 220 mm
Chain 5/8 x 1/4″
Steering head angle 63.5°
Wheel base 1,480±10 mm
Ground clearance (unloaded) 395 mm
Seat height (unloaded) 992 mm
Total fuel tank capacity approx. 7.5 l
Unleaded premium fuel, mixed with 2-stroke engine oil (1:40)
Weight without fuel approx. 90.8 kg
Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
2013 KTM 150SX – Australian Specifications/Technical Details
AU MSRP Price: See dealer for Pricing in AUD
Engine
Engine Type1-cylinder 2-stroke engine, water cooled, with reed intake and exhaust control
Displacement143.6cm³
Bore / Stroke56/58.4mm
Starter / BatteryKickstarter
Transmission6 gear, claw shifted
Fuel ManagementKeihin PWK 38 S AG
ControlExhaust Control
LubricationMixture oil lubrication
Primary Ratio23:73
Final Drive13:48
CoolingLiquid cooling system
ClutchWet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated
IgnitionKokusan
Chassis
FrameCentral tube frame of chrome molybdenum steel tubing
Sub-Frame aluminium
HandlebarRenthal aluminium
Front SuspensionWP Suspension USD 4860 MXMA CC
Rear SuspensionWP Suspension 5018 BAVP DCC
Suspension Travel – Front / Rear300/330mm
Front / Rear BrakesDisc brake 260mm front / 220mm rear
Front / Rear Rims1.60 x 21″ / 2.15 x 19″ Excel
Front / Rear Tyres80/100-21″ / 100/90-19″
Chain5/8 x 1/4″
Silenceraluminium
Steering Head Angle63.5º
Wheel Base1480 ± 10mm
Ground Clearance395mm
Seat Height992mm
Tank Capacity approx.7.5l
Weight Without Fuel approx.90.8kg
Specifications, features and prices to change by manufacturer without notice. All information correct as of posted date.
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