With over a decade of racing – and winning – at the highest tier of professional motocross, the KTM 350 SX-F has long shed its underdog label and proven itself a worthy adversary. Delivering usable power throughout the rev range, unwavering stability at speed, and true championship-winning credentials, the 2023 KTM 350 SX-F is once again READY TO RACE.
01. Before The Gate
CLICK
INTO ACTION
Easy Suspension Adjustment
Get dialed in! The 2023 KTM SX range boasts totally tool-free suspension setup at both ends. Thanks to an all-new shock absorber design featuring hand-adjustable dual compression control, it allows riders to adjust high- and low-speed settings in a matter of seconds. On the front end, the forks are also easily adjusted thanks to a single air pressure preload valve, as well as through easy access click adjusters for compression and
rebound. We'll even throw the air pump in as standard.
BREATHE EASY
Airbox
Designed to provide maximum airflow, the new air filter box is designed with precisely positioned inlet ducts aimed at preventing air deformation and maintaining filter protection. The Twin Air
filter and air filter support design feature a simple fail-proof mounting system for safe and accurate filter installation, ensuring the air filter is easily accessed, without tools, by removing the left side panel, for easy track-side maintenance. A vented air filter box cover is also included for all SX and SX-F models in the by-pack.
LESS FOCUS ON THE TOOL, MORE FOCUS ON THE TRACK
Serviceability
The 2023 KTM SX and SX-F range is engineered and designed to provide riders with easy-to-access service parts, as well as suspension adjustability. This allows faster track-side and off-season
maintenance, as well as making motocross more accessible for novice riders without pit crews.
CLICK INTO ACTION
Easy Suspension Adjustment
Get dialed in! The 2023 KTM SX range boasts totally tool-free suspension setup at both ends. Thanks to an all-new shock absorber design featuring hand-adjustable dual compression control, it allows riders to adjust high- and low-speed settings in a matter of seconds. On the front end, the forks are also easily adjusted thanks to a single air pressure preload valve, as well as through easy access click
adjusters for compression and rebound. We'll even throw the air pump in as standard.
BREATHE EASY
Airbox
Designed to provide maximum airflow, the new air filter box is designed with precisely positioned inlet ducts aimed at preventing air deformation and maintaining filter protection. The Twin Air filter and air filter support design feature a simple fail-proof mounting system for safe and
accurate filter installation, ensuring the air filter is easily accessed, without tools, by removing the left side panel, for easy track-side maintenance. A vented air filter box cover is also included for all SX and SX-F models in the by-pack.
LESS FOCUS ON THE TOOL, MORE FOCUS ON THE TRACK
Serviceability
The 2023 KTM SX and SX-F
range is engineered and designed to provide riders with easy-to-access service parts, as well as suspension adjustability. This allows faster track-side and off-season maintenance, as well as making motocross more accessible for novice riders without pit crews.
02. Start Strong
UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE
More Usable Power
Perfectly filling the gap with the KTM 250 SX-F and the powerhouse KTM 450 SX-F, the lightweight KTM 350 SX-F powerplant weighs in at only 60.6 lb. This makes it the ultimate weapon when weighing up power to weight options.
DROP THE CLUTCH
Launch Control & Quickshifter
Launch control, ENGAGED! Designed for the holeshot, the 2023 KTM SX-F range comes standard with launch control and a new Quickshifter function, allowing for fast upshifts without using the clutch. Launch control is easily engaged
by pressing the traction control and Quickshifter buttons simultaneously and works by limiting the amount of power to the rear wheel, improving traction, and preventing loss of control under hard acceleration. Meanwhile, the Quickshifter function means you can bang through from 2nd to 5th gear with your focus solely on the first corner.
TOTAL TRACTION
Selectable Maps + TC
The map select switch on the 2023 KTM SX models features a simpler design, allowing for easier functionality in switching between 2 engine maps. Map 1 provides a more linear power curve. while map 2 punches all-out with aggressive throttle and explosive power.
Luckily, Traction control is easily toggled to an on or off position from the same switch, ensuring maximum traction and a distinct advantage in wet or muddy conditions.
UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE
More Usable Power
Perfectly filling the gap with the KTM 250 SX-F and the powerhouse KTM 450 SX-F, the lightweight KTM 350 SX-F powerplant weighs in at only 60.6 lb. This makes it the ultimate weapon when weighing up power to weight options.
DROP THE CLUTCH
Launch Control & Quickshifter
Launch control, ENGAGED! Designed for the holeshot, the 2023 KTM SX-F range comes standard with launch control and a new Quickshifter function, allowing for fast upshifts without using the clutch. Launch control is easily engaged
by pressing the traction control and Quickshifter buttons simultaneously and works by limiting the amount of power to the rear wheel, improving traction, and preventing loss of control under hard acceleration. Meanwhile, the Quickshifter function means you can bang through from 2nd to 5th gear with your focus solely on the first corner.
TOTAL TRACTION
Selectable Maps + TC
The map select switch on the 2023 KTM SX models features a simpler design, allowing for easier functionality in switching between 2 engine maps. Map 1 provides a more linear power curve. while map 2 punches all-out with aggressive throttle and explosive power.
Luckily, Traction control is easily toggled to an on or off position from the same switch, ensuring maximum traction and a distinct advantage in wet or muddy conditions.
03. Calm Under Fire
SLEEKER
FOR YOU TO SCRUB CLEANER
Absolute Control
No matter how gnarly the track is, you'll stay in complete control thanks to an all-new frame design that has not only been engineered for longitudinal rigidity but also repositions rotating mass closer to the center of gravity. A new shock mounting also provides improved anti-squat behavior to better traction out of corners, while the footpeg mounting position has moved inwards for less risk of hooking up in deep ruts or when
scrubbing jumps.
FLUID RIDER MOTION
Ergonomics
The 2023 KTM SX and SX-F range feature an entirely new and improved rider triangle, providing improved knee contact - especially when standing on the pegs - with improved gripping surfaces all around. New
plastics work to expel mud buildup in wet, muddy conditions, with a new, flatter seat profile and high grip seat cover providing exceptional rider movement and control. The polyamide reinforced aluminum subframe further enhances rider feel and feedback.
UNMATCHED
PERFORMANCE
Performance
The 2023 KTM 350 SX-F engine is tilted 2° backward, resulting in a 3 mm lower front sprocket position. All of this means greatly improved mass centralization and reduced overall weight, benefiting handling and anti-squat behavior.
SLEEKER FOR YOU TO SCRUB CLEANER
Absolute Control
No matter how gnarly the track is, you'll stay in complete
control thanks to an all-new frame design that has not only been engineered for longitudinal rigidity but also repositions rotating mass closer to the center of gravity. A new shock mounting also provides improved anti-squat behavior to better traction out of corners, while the footpeg mounting position has moved inwards for less risk of hooking up in deep ruts or when scrubbing jumps.
FLUID RIDER MOTION
Ergonomics
The 2023 KTM SX and SX-F range feature an entirely new and improved rider triangle, providing improved knee contact - especially when standing on the pegs - with improved gripping surfaces all around. New plastics work to expel mud buildup in wet, muddy
conditions, with a new, flatter seat profile and high grip seat cover providing exceptional rider movement and control. The polyamide reinforced aluminum subframe further enhances rider feel and feedback.
UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE
Performance
The 2023 KTM 350 SX-F engine is tilted 2° backward, resulting in a 3 mm lower front
sprocket position. All of this means greatly improved mass centralization and reduced overall weight, benefiting handling and anti-squat behavior.
04. Hit The Big Stuff
HARNESSING
GRAVITY
Mass Centralization
Ready to rip your arms out of the sockets? Together with the benefits of mass centralization and an overall lighter feel, the anti-squat behavior of the chassis is significantly improved by changing the backbone of the steel frame concept. In layman's terms, the 2023 KTM 350 SX-F gets its power down perfectly when tearing out of corners.
UNFLAPPABLE FRONT END
WP XACT Fork
48 mm air type WP XACT front fork with a split damping function provides all the confidence you need to attack the track. New hydrostops in the fork legs improve bottoming-out resistance and account for less rebound when attacking big jumps, bumps, and thumps.
Redesigned fork protection rings also increase protection against dirt, making them as reliable as they are awesome.
RACING ON RAILS
Stability
The 2023 KTM 350 SX-F is rock-solid at any speed thanks to a repositioned and forged steering head connection and
CNC milled triple clamps. Made from high-grade aluminum, these feature optimally tuned steering stem stiffness, perfect alignment of the fork tubes, and precise geometry of the fork clamps to ensure highly responsive and smooth fork action - not to mention unwavering stability when charging across ruts and onto the podium.
HARNESSING GRAVITY
Mass Centralization
Ready to rip your arms out of the sockets? Together with the benefits of
mass centralization and an overall lighter feel, the anti-squat behavior of the chassis is significantly improved by changing the backbone of the steel frame concept. In layman's terms, the 2023 KTM 350 SX-F gets its power down perfectly when tearing out of corners.
UNFLAPPABLE FRONT END
WP XACT Fork
48 mm air type WP XACT front fork with a split damping function provides all the confidence
you need to attack the track. New hydrostops in the fork legs improve bottoming-out resistance and account for less rebound when attacking big jumps, bumps, and thumps. Redesigned fork protection rings also increase protection against dirt, making them as reliable as they are awesome.
RACING ON RAILS
Stability
The 2023 KTM 350 SX-F is rock-solid at any speed thanks to a repositioned and forged steering head
connection and CNC milled triple clamps. Made from high-grade aluminum, these feature optimally tuned steering stem stiffness, perfect alignment of the fork tubes, and precise geometry of the fork clamps to ensure highly responsive and smooth fork action - not to mention unwavering stability when charging across ruts and onto the podium.
05. Maintaining Momentum
UNOBTRUSIVE IMPACT
Energy absorption
Besides the expertly crafted, hydro-formed, laser-cut, and robot-welded frame being engineered to provide exceptional rider feedback and straight-line stability, it consists of specifically calculated parameters of longitudinal and torsional flex. This
means the frame acts as a "shock absorber" of sorts, making for a less harsh ride, resulting in less rider fatigue over many hard laps.
NOTHING TO HOLD YOU BACK
Ground clearance
The all-new frame and shock absorber geometry on the 2023 KTM
350 SX-F improve ground clearance of the linkage, with all-new topology optimized die-cast footpegs that are less susceptible to hooking on deep ruts, and take-offs when scrubbing.
PRECISE, LAP AFTER LAP
Consistency
A new WP XACT shock absorber
provides unmatched consistency lap after lap, thanks to low-friction SKF linkage seals and advanced damping characteristics for unsurpassed traction and energy absorption.
UNOBTRUSIVE IMPACT
Energy absorption
Besides the expertly crafted, hydro-formed, laser-cut, and robot-welded frame being engineered to provide exceptional rider feedback and straight-line stability, it consists of specifically calculated parameters of longitudinal and torsional flex. This
means the frame acts as a "shock absorber" of sorts, making for a less harsh ride, resulting in less rider fatigue over many hard laps.
NOTHING TO HOLD YOU BACK
Ground clearance
The all-new frame and shock absorber geometry on the 2023 KTM 350 SX-F improve ground clearance of the linkage, with all-new topology optimized die-cast footpegs that are less susceptible to hooking on deep ruts,
and take-offs when scrubbing.
PRECISE, LAP AFTER LAP
Consistency
A new WP XACT shock absorber provides unmatched consistency lap after lap, thanks to low-friction SKF linkage seals and advanced damping characteristics for unsurpassed traction and energy absorption.
What does a 2022 KTM 350 SXF weight?
We recently took delivery of the 2022 KTM 350 SX-F, recorded its wet weight of 234 pounds on the Dirt Rider scales, measured the seat height at 37.4 inches, and mounted a Dunlop D404 street tire on the rear wheel to see what it was capable of on our in-house dyno.
How much horsepower does a KTM 350 SXF have?
Perfectly filling the gap with the KTM 250 SX-F and the powerhouse KTM 450 SX-F, the lightweight KTM 350 SX-F powerplant weighs in at only 27.5 kg, pumping out a hard-hitting 57 hp.
What year did the KTM 350 SXF come out?
The KTM 350SXF has been the star of the KTM hit parade since it first hit the showrooms in 2011. It is KTM's best-selling engine size next to its 250/300 two-stroke engines, which three of the Big Four don't make, either.
How much HP does a KTM 350 have?
Powered by a 350cc four stroke single, it develops approximately 35 HP, making it close to what a 450cc engine can make. On the other hand, the bike only weighs 236 lbs wet, making it more in line with a 250cc style bike in the overall 2021 lineup.
