Racing

2014 KTM 350 SX-F First Impression

June 7, 2013

Story by Kris Keefer

Photos by Nic Cade

2014 is here! The KTM 350 SX-F marks the first of many 2014s that we will test this year.

Here it is, barely June and we are already receiving 2014 motocross machines. The Austrian manufacturer KTM was the first to give Dirt Rider a call and ask if we wanted to pick up a fresh 2014 – the KTM 350 SX-F in this case – and give it a whirl. Of course we obliged and here is our first impression from day one with the new 350. Look for a more in depth test in an upcoming issue of Dirt Rider Magazine, but for now here are 10 things we thought you should know about the new 2014 mid-size KTM four banger.

Got power? The 350 SX-F definitely does, pulling over massive jumps with nearly the same meaty torque as a 450.

Although vibration is still an issue, the KTM 350 SX-F is a consistent turner.

At the end of the day I came away very impressed with the electric-start-only (no kickstart back up) 2014 KTM 350 SX-F. The last time I had the chance to test the KTM 350 SX-F was in 2012. Although the changes are minimal to the 2014 from the 2013 I came away impressed on how much better this machine is from the 2012 model. It really is a fun, yet powerful and can be competitive in the 450 class. Stay tuned to the magazine for more info!