Okay awesome. Only thing in the manual said to check after 1 hour of riding "IF hard starting" otherwise every 30 hours. Bottom line, I worked hard for 4 years to pull a brand new KTM 450 SXF. At first, since I ride single track with a lot of wide open stuff I was going to get the 300 XC or XCW but there's something about a thumper that I just Page 44: 10 Service Schedule Different service intervals may apply in your country, depending on the local operating conditions. Individual service intervals and scopes may change in the course of technical developments. The most up-to-date service schedule can always be found on KTM Dealer.net. Your authorized KTM dealer will be happy to For comparison, my KTM Adventure is 5K between oil changes. Uses two filters & 3 drain plugs. Takes me about 20 minutes for an oil change. Valves are also every 5K or once a year. Takes maybe 5 minutes to actually check and adjust, but another 1/2 hour to tear it all down to get access to the valves, then put it all back together. 2024 KTM 450 EXC-F 2024 KTM 350 EXC-F Service. Safety; Manuals; Maintenance; Warranty; Service & Safety Check; Freeride E Hotline; Spare Parts Finder; Tire Installing the Lower Triple Clamp (EXC-R SIX DAYS, XCR-W USA) 46. Installing the Lower Triple Clamp (EXC-R EU, EXC-R AUS/UK, EXC-R USA, XCR-W ZA) 47. Greasing the Steering Head Bearing. 48. Dismounting the Front Fender. 48. Installing the Front Fender. The all-new KTM 450 SX-FFACTORYEDITIONhas never more accurately defined READY TO RACE and will form the bases of the Factory machines piloted by two-time 450SX champion Cooper Webb and his teammates, industry heavy-hitters Marvin Musquin and debut KTM rider AaronPlessinger, throughout the 2022 racing season. This was also the unofficial view of an unnamed KTM tech with decades of experience with KTM race engines. So based on what he said and some empirical testing, I’ve settled to a rhythm of changing the oil and filter after around 20-25 hours of expedition use and every fifteen hours when training. This interval seems to work well enough for my Engine life and maintenance intervals are probably a wash, weight favors the KTM, but stock suspension favors the Honda CRF450L. I don't want a 450 or 500 in slow technical singletrack, but I'd be pleased with either one for the dirt focused dualsport riding that I love Posted September 18, 2012. My Rides (5) The KTM RFS engined EXCs are known for soft intake valves and the WR is known for it's solid valve train. In my experience the KTM should have the intakes checked every 250-500 miles in hard use and 500-750 miles easy use, your millage may vary. The exhausts are not an issue and can go 3X that. Some competitors for the 2020 KTM 350 EXC-F would include the Husqvarna FE 350s, Beta 350 RR-S, Honda CRF450L, and KTM 500 EXC-F. At $10,999, the 350 EXC-F is $100 less than the FE 350s, $400 more jn6ykcW.