WP Cone Valve Forks on my 2022.5 KTM 450 Factory Edition

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Picked up a new 2022.5 KTM 450 Factory Edition. This bike is all new and very different from my 21.5 KTM 450 Factory Edition. After a few rides I installed my favorite set of WP Cone Valve spring forks. I've owned these forks for over three years and have installed them on (3) previous KTM 450's. I was curious to see how these WP CV forks would work on the all new chassis. After spinning a few laps I can say they are still my favorite set of forks and they made the new chassis feel even more planted with such good front tire contact patch feel. WP Cone Valve forks are expensive and being able to move them from bike to bike for many years helps justify that high initial cost. And you don't have to be a pro level rider to appreciate the supple friction free movement over the little chop or excellent bottoming resistance when coming up short or over jumping. These forks also respond well to clicker changes and work great off road opening up the clickers.
Here are my ride impressions after riding it about 3 hours at Briarlciff MX, Grear MX, and a private farm... • 2022 KTM 450 Factory E...
Here is a short trail ride.... • Trail Riding my 2022.5...

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@Scottymuffins 2 года назад

Rode a set of these on a mutual friends 300xc in the mountains of idaho. I was blown away. Just can’t afford something like that.

@mxengineer1 2 года назад

Nice you got a chance to try some out. Suspension is the most important thing on a dirt bike. I was fortunate to get this set used for a good price and they have worked well on 3+ bikes the past 3 years.

@motox766 2 года назад

What do you like better the ohlins A kit stuff or the wp cone valve stuff?

@mxengineer1 2 года назад

I think both Ohlins and WP Cone Valve forks can work amazing - really depends on the setting. I may give the slight edge to Ohlins just because the gold color looks pretty cool. The WP Pro Components have to edge of being developed for KTM bikes. I would go with whatever brand you have better support for set up.

@Kelben23 8 месяцев назад

Isnt new new chassis forks little bit lower than the 19 - 22 chassi forks?

@mxengineer1 8 месяцев назад

I am not sure the overall length change on the 23/24 forks. I usually measure the triple clamp to front axle length of the stock forks and slide the WP CV forks in the clamps to match that dimension as a starting point. I've used this set of forks on 19~23 450 Factory Editions and they have worked great on all of those bikes.

@Kelben23 8 месяцев назад

@@mxengineer1 Okay thanks,

@funkNretro 2 года назад

ktm has been making these for so long I cant imagine that they could cost that much to manufacture and put on consumer bikes. wp suspension is the only thing from keeping me buying a ktm again.

@mxengineer1 2 года назад

Would be cool if WP Pro Components came with the Factory Edition motocross models. Just think if KTM's came with KYB components;)

@amanwithnoname6948 2 года назад

What track is this?

@mxengineer1 2 года назад

Grear MX in Zanesville, Ohio

@johnkling3537 Год назад

Nice wheelie 🚀

@mxengineer1 Год назад

Thanks! 😁

@chriszacharias7968 2 года назад

Can we get a good walk around of this bike with the forks and some close ups, just a nice review of the bike

@mxengineer1 2 года назад

Here is my 3-hour review of this bike (before I installed the WP CV forks)..... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0Fc0xJp0hpA.html

@chriszacharias7968 2 года назад

@@mxengineer1 oh sweet I’ll give that a watch now, but more so meant just to have a good close up look at the bike and also because it looks so good with the conevalves! I just put some on my rockstar edition and riding tomorrow with them, I can’t wait Big support from Australia

@mxengineer1 2 года назад

@@chriszacharias7968 How have the WP Cone Valve forks worked out on your Rockstar Edition?

@chriszacharias7968 2 года назад

@@mxengineer1 hi mate! Really well actually, has made a big difference from the stock air, I’ve been swapping them into my 21 gas gas mc450 as well, huge upgrade

@mxengineer1 2 года назад

@@chriszacharias7968 That is great to hear! Suspension is #1 on dirt bikes and the high end stuff is expensive but makes a big difference. Plus once you buy it easy enough to switch between bikes - especially if you ride Austrian bikes!