The technically advanced but temptingly raw KTM 450 SMR is still the reference for competition-oriented Supermoto.
Performance, pace, purpose: the 2027 version retains all the class-leading characteristics but with a sharp new look and extended coverage through the new Premium Manufacturer’s Warranty.
Power and agility combine to ruthless effect with the 2027 KTM 450 SMR. The SOHC 450 cc engine is a hyper-responsive, compact, light and fiery heart of the bike that growls for the chromometer, and is augmented by multiple maps, traction and launch control and a SUTER slipper clutch. Grip is gold. The horsepower package (adhering to the 109db FIM noise limit) is held by reinforced mounts and is moulded by the minimalistic but dependable chassis that keeps the whole bike planted and ensures line choice is a breeze. Rear end slides become second nature.
Race design-thinking litters the KTM 450 SMR. From the ergonomics, zoned centralisation, sculpted plastics (acute rider positioning) and emphasis on serviceability; like the accessible airbox, threaded radiator closure and other components. WP XACT suspension (48mm closed cartridge forks) and streamlined rear shock are premium additions and are fully adjustable meaning the KTM 450 SMR can adapt to a billiard-table smooth strip of asphalt or also handle dirt and Supermoto jumps. Brembo brakes guarantee sharp stopping prowess.
The KTM 450 SMR is a sumptuous toy for the track but also a foil for victory, having taken the 2025 FIM Supermoto World Championship title together with Lukas Höllbacher in the S1GP. The technical specifications will ask questions of the rider and dare the racer to grab those extra tenths of a second or dive for that extra position. With the predominant orange livery, hardened with black handguards, wheel rims, silencer and seat, the visual effect is one of winning menace. As ever, the KTM PowerParts catalogue has a wide range of accessories and options for more personalisation or more competitiveness at the highest levels of the sport.
KTM motorcycles come with a standard manufacturer’s warranty, providing confidence for any rider to push the limits with the KTM 450 SMR, but the package has been boosted by the application of the new Premium Manufacturer’s Warranty Premium Manufacturer’s Warranty, offering extra peace of mind at no extra cost.
Tap into potential and destroy the results sheets with the 2027 KTM 450 SMR. Priced at £11,449, the 2027 KTM 450 SMR will be available from authorised UK dealers from September 2026.
For more information, visit KTM.com.
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(original post on modernclassicbikes.co.uk)
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About KTM
KTM is an Austrian company known for its high-performance street and offroad motorcycles, as well as bicycles. Originally founded in 1934 as a repair shop, it now operates under the parent company Pierer Mobility AG and is Europe’s largest motorcycle manufacturer. The brand is synonymous with its “READY TO RACE” philosophy and has achieved significant success in motorsports, which influences its product development.
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