2012 KTM 350 EXC-F Review


KTM is to apply the recipe for success in the World Championship Enduro MX 2010 WC. The new 350 EXC-F combines ultra-easy handling of a 250 with the powerful performance of a 450. The result is the best chance of victory for business and fun factor for the fans. Very wide speed range and performance of the powerful high-tech DOHC four-stroke effective driveability of the new 350 EXC-F set the tone for enduro features previously unattainable.

2012 KTM 350 EXC-F Features and Benefits

MANAGEMENT 250

FRAME

The new light frame 350 EXC-F is made of stainless high-quality chrome molybdenum is characterized by a very high level of lateral rigidity. Also excellent for absorbing shocks introduced by the suspension system, the playful handling and comfort of the 350 EXC-F have been optimized.

2012 KTM 350 EXC-F
2012 KTM 350 EXC-F
Swingarm, the PDS

The new 350 EXC-F is the lightweight aluminum swingarm meets WP shock almost centrally to load swing your arms more evenly. PDS shock absorber with adjustable rebound and high / low compression damping high-speed growth, despite the direct link.

Fork

The new 350 EXC-F is equipped with the latest WP inverted fork with adjustment ranges in width. Sensitive responsiveness and excellent attenuation of open-cartridge fork with 48 mm (1.89 in) outer tube is a perfect addition to handling 350 EXC-F is fun and precision.

WHEELS

Rays almost unbeatable in terms of weight and stability, the wheels are CNC machined hubs, Excel rims, zinc / nickel-plated aluminum and nuts. They reduce unsprung loads and gyroscopic increasing the playful manipulation of the new 350 EXC-F.

Performance 450

ENGINE

The new 350 EXC-F is a compact, state-of-the-art four-stroke engine is distinguished by the most useful speed range and performance of a much larger displacement engine. Laterally placed on the balancing shaft, which acts as the state and distribution of the head and the water pump, eliminates the vibrations inherent in this kind of model.


2012 KTM 350 EXC-F
2012 KTM 350 EXC-F

HEAD

In the cylinder dual overhead cam head to head, four titanium valves is very lightweight, carbon-coated cam levers. This development of the valves, pistons and a new ultra-light 350 EXC-F is very short-stroke engine up to 13 000 1/min easier.

Balance shaft

The balance shaft eliminates not only the vibration, but also acts as an intermediate shaft of the valve train, causing the water pump. The intelligent multi-functionality makes an essential contribution to the compactness and low weight of the new 350 EXC-F engine.

SHAFT

When designing a new crankshaft 350 EXC-F, KTM's engineers focused on reducing the weight back and forth, and development of the rotating masses. So I managed to combine low vibration-free with excellent traction and itinerant nature.

Lubrication system

The new 350 EXC-F engine is equipped with two oil pumps. Pump lubricates the engine and the ignition switch and cool, when the vacuum pump sucks the oil in the crankcase, using it to lubricate the transmission. At the same time, a vacuum created an enclosure that provides more power the engine speed.

EMS

The engine management system with Keihin electronic fuel injection ensures a spontaneous response and maximum engine performance. Several characteristics of the motor can be activated with a switch to the option card.

CLUTCH

The 350 EXC-F newly developed clutch steel cage with a depreciation of the subsequent transmission robust and easier, use a disk for the first time, instead of the traditional conical springs, thus greatly reducing the strength of the operation. The hydraulic mechanism Brembo ® facilitates the modulation of the sensitivity of the clutch.

TRANSMISSION

The six-speed transmission in the new 350 EXC-F has been specially designed to match the characteristics of the 350cc engine and meet the demands of endurance sports, excelling with its accurate and easy to change.

SILENT

The new 350 EXC-F, with its large volume silencer reduces noise levels to a higher level of the future.

With electric start

ELECTRIC START

The new 350 EXC-F is equipped with both a kick starter and electric starter. The search for electric start generator is integrated into the cover instead of the crankcase, so the bike can be converted into a pure football-starter by simply replacing the cover of the generator.

Ergonomics

BASKETBALL

The new 350 EXC-F body with the head very thin and the lines of spoiler, as well as excellent contact points, improves the ergonomics of the bike, so that management even easier and more accurate. The rear fender, extended to protect the driver very effectively from the stones swirled.