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450 SX-F 2012

Track: Circuit Moto Cross de Rixheim

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KTM 450 SX-F 2012 - 75 kg, Intermediate, Neutral, Circuit Moto Cross de Rixheim

Set this first

Most important change

Shock: High-speed compression

Stock value
2 turns
Recommended
1.5 turns
Change
0.5 turns harder than stock

clicks out from fully closed

How to test it: Change High-speed compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

Key values

15 confirmed settings available.

Source

Released reference setup, confirmed by an expert

One released reference records no document.

Last reviewed: 29 Jul 2026

All recommended changes

In order, biggest deviation from the stock value first. Take them one at a time.

  1. Shock: High-speed compression0.5 turns harder than stock

    2 turns1.5 turnsclicks out from fully closed

    How to test it

    Change High-speed compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  2. Fork: Compression3 clicks harder than stock

    14 clicks11 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Circuit Moto Cross de Rixheim

    How to test it

    Change Compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  3. Shock: Low-speed compression3 clicks harder than stock

    15 clicks12 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Circuit Moto Cross de Rixheim

    How to test it

    Change Low-speed compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  4. Fork: Rebound1 click softer than stock

    15 clicks16 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Circuit Moto Cross de Rixheim

    How to test it

    Change Rebound only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  5. Shock: Rebound1 click softer than stock

    15 clicks16 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Circuit Moto Cross de Rixheim

    How to test it

    Change Rebound only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

All technical values

Complete settings, technical data, components, gearing and geometry - including the adjusters that exist on the bike but do not carry a confirmed value yet.

15 confirmed values
BrakeBrembo Hydraulic Disc Brakes (260/220 mm)
ChainOEM Chain
Chain length118 linksOEM
ChassisOEM Chromoly Steel Frame
ClutchOEM Wet Multiplate Clutch
ForkWP 4860 MXMA Closed-Cartridge Fork
Compressionclicks out from fully closed11 clicks -3computed
Reboundclicks out from fully closed16 clicks +1computed
Spring rate4.6 N/mmOEM
HandlebarOEM Handlebar
ShockWP XACT Monoshock
Sagloaded, rider in gear105 mmOEM
Static sagwithout load35 mmOEM
High-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed1.5 turns -0.5computed
Low-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed12 clicks -3computed
Reboundclicks out from fully closed16 clicks +1computed
Spring rate69 N/mmOEM
SwingarmOEM Aluminium Swingarm
TireDunlop Geomax MX51
Front tire pressure1 bar (14.5 psi)OEM
Rear tire pressure1 bar (14.5 psi)OEM
TransmissionOEM Final Drive
Front sprocket14 teethOEM
Rear sprocket52 teethOEM
Triple ClampOEM CNC Triple Clamp
Offset18 mmOEM

After the ride

Tested a change? Record what happened. LAISA stores it against this bike and this condition. The recommendation above does not adapt to it automatically yet.

About this baseline

For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the baseline for the KTM 450 SX-F 2012 at Circuit Moto Cross de Rixheim shifts 5 of 15 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: High-speed compression 1.5 turns (-0,5 vs OEM), Compression 11 clicks (-3 vs OEM). All values are computed from OEM defaults and your rider and condition factors.

Value provenance: OEM = manufacturer specification · verified = confirmed by an expert · reviewed = editorially reviewed reference · community = confirmed by the community (median of at least three public setups) · computed = automatically derived by the LAISA engine. Automatically extracted and unconfirmed values never appear on public pages.

Next steps

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Upgrades that fit

Optional aftermarket parts for this bike - the setup above comes first, these are next.

Exhaustfits
Pro Circuit Pro Circuit Auspuffanlage, FIM Ti6 Pro
Clutchfits
Acerbis Acerbis Kupplungs/Zündungsdeckelschutz X-Power
Tirelikely fit
Dunlop Dunlop Geomax MX 14 ( 110/90-19 TT 62M Hinterrad )
Forklikely fit
SPV2 Factory Fork Upgrade
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Setups for this bike

1 setups

Reference setups

Verified factory and expert setups.
ReferenceStock baseline (2010-12 platform, MXA)AI
RaceTraining
Compressionclicks out from fully closed12 clicks
Reboundclicks out from fully closed12 clicks
Sagloaded, rider in gear105 mm
High-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed1.25 clicks
Low-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed12 clicks
Reboundclicks out from fully closed12 clicks
Spring rate71 N/mm

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Frequently asked questions

How much race sag for the KTM 450 SX-F 2012?

As a starting point, 105 mm of race sag at 75 kg rider weight. Measure with a helper and set it via spring preload.

What tire pressure is recommended for the KTM 450 SX-F 2012?

As a starting point: 1 bar front, 1 bar rear - computed for a 75 kg Intermediate rider. Check cold and adjust in small steps by feel.

What gearing (sprockets) does the KTM 450 SX-F 2012 run?

As a starting point, 14 teeth front / 52 teeth rear. For more acceleration go larger at the rear (or smaller at the front); for more top speed, the reverse.

Are these values safe to ride?

Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style and conditions - not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike, adjust step by step and ride within your limits.

Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style, and condition - or lifted from an expert/verified setup where one exists (see the provenance badge). They are not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike and ride within your limits.

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