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ADV NewsKTM Announces ‘Champion’ Edition Dual Sport Models For 2025

KTM Announces ‘Champion’ Edition Dual Sport Models For 2025

New variants honor past and present KTM champions.

Published on 09.18.2024

KTM has unveiled a special-edition version of their popular 350 EXC-F and 500 EXF-C dual sport models. Called the Champion Edition, the new variants celebrate the brand’s historic dominance in the FIM Hard Enduro and EnduroGP World Championships with factory racing graphics and the addition of select technical accessories. 

Accordingly, the Champion edition 4-stroke machines are draped with a Red Bull KTM Factory racing graphics kit complemented by gray ODI lock-on grips, an orange factory racing seat, plus a frame and front axle puller also boasting the brand’s iconic orange color.

Other features added to the mix include a frame protection set, a semi-floating front brake disc, a supersprox stealth rear sprocket, and a composite skid plate for more protection against rocks and debris.


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Highlights:

  • Orange Frame
  • Frame Protection Set
  • Gray, ODI Lock-on Grips 
  • Orange Factory Racing Seat
  • Orange Front Axle Puller
  • Semi-Floating Front Brake Disc
  • Supersprox Stealth Rear Sprocket
  • Skid Plate
  • RED BULL KTM Factory Racing Graphics 

Beyond that, the Champion Edition EXC-Fs receive the same upgrades as the standard models. A 48 mm WP XACT Closed- Cartridge spring fork handles suspension duties up front, while at the rear, handling is further refined thanks to new settings for the WP XPLOR PDS shock, resulting in an improved pressure balance and a lower risk of cavitation. The swingarm also gets an update, with a machined unit to improve the durability of the chain slider.

Up front, a new fuel tank mount now secures the tank more firmly in place while keeping the frame protected against scrubbing. 

Set to roll off the Mattighofen production line in September, the new 2025 KTM Champion Edition machines will be available at authorized KTM dealers from October onward. MSRP has been listed at $13,149.00 USD for the 350 EXC-F and $13,599.00 USD for the 500. 

KTM 350 / 500 EXC-F Champion Edition dual sport models
The Champion Edition colorway and accessories are also available in KTM’s 300 XC-W 2-stroke model.

KTM 350/500 EXC-F Specs

350 EXC-F500 EXC-F
Engine Type:Single Cylinder, 4-StrokeSingle Cylinder, 4-Stroke
Displacement:349.7 cc510.9 cc
Bore/Stroke:88/57.5 mm95/72 mm
Starter:Electric, Lithium Ion 12.8V 2AhElectric, Lithium Ion 12.8V 2Ah
Transmission:6 Gears, Wide Ratio6 Gears, Wide Ratio
Fuel System:Keihin EFI, Throttle Body 42 mm Keihin EFI, Throttle Body 42 mm 
Lubrication:Pressure Lubrication with 2 Oil PumpsPressure Lubrication with 2 Oil Pumps
Primary Ratio:24:72 29:72 
Final Drive:14:4814:48
Cooling:Liquid CoolingLiquid Cooling
Clutch:Wet Multi-Disc DDS Clutch, Brembo HydraulicsWet Multi-Disc DDS Clutch, Brembo Hydraulics
Ignition:Keihin EMSKeihin EMS
Frame:Central Double-Cradle Type 25CrMo4 SteelCentral Double-Cradle Type 25CrMo4 Steel
Subframe:Aluminum Reinforced Polyamide Aluminum Reinforced Polyamide 
Handlebar:NEKEN, Aluminum Ø 28/22 mmNEKEN, Aluminum Ø 28/22 mm
Front Suspension:WP XACT Closed Cartridge USD Ø 48 mmWP XACT Closed Cartridge USD Ø 48 mm
Rear Suspension:WP XPLOR Shock with PDSWP XPLOR Shock with PDS
Suspension Travel Front / Rear:300 / 310 mm; 11.8 / 12.2 in300 / 310 mm; 11.8 / 12.2 in
Front/Rear Brakes:Disc Brake 260 mm; 220 mmDisc Brake 260 mm; 220 mm
Front/Rear Rims:1.60 x 21” / 2.15 x 18” Giant1.60 x 21” / 2.15 x 18” Giant
Front/Rear Tires:90/90-21” / 140/80-18” Continental TKC 8090/90-21” / 140/80-18” Continental TKC 80
Chain:520, X-Ring520, X-Ring
Silencer:AluminumAluminum
Steering Head Angle:26.1º26.1º
Triple Clamp Offset:22 mm22 mm
Wheelbase:1,489 ± 10 mm / 58.6 ± 0.4 in 1,489 ± 10 mm / 58.6 ± 0.4 in 
Ground Clearance:374 mm / 14.7 in374 mm / 14.7 in
Seat Height:963 mm / 37.9 in963 mm / 37.9 in
Tank Capacity, Approx:8.5 l / 2.24 gal8.5 l / 2.24 gal
Weight (without fuel), Approx:113 kg / 249.1 lb 115 kg / 253.5 lb 

Author: ADV Pulse Staff
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Patriot159D
Patriot159
September 18, 2024 9:13 pm

Now if only they would make a champion edition engine for my 790 R that won’t destroy its cam shafts…

Garrett
Garrett
September 19, 2024 7:58 am

That last picture is clearly a two-stroke…

ADV Pulse
ADV Pulse
September 19, 2024 9:52 am
Reply to  Garrett

Correct, the Champion Edition is also available for the 300 XC-W. Caption added to clarify. Thank you!

Scott
Scott
September 19, 2024 8:26 pm
Reply to  Garrett

It also says the color ways are also available on the 300XC-W which is a 2 stroke.

Steve
Steve
September 24, 2024 1:22 pm

Had a 2010 530 Champions Edition. Loved that bike

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