After only a few laps, we were surprised to see how much 450 EXC-F had really improved. Not to say we dislike the ‘old’ one, because to this day it’s a really nice bike. But it kind of lacked some personality, it did everything well but nothing was outstanding. The 2017 model is a very different story, the weight savings and new suspension really transform the KTM and make it much more enjoyable to ride. From a rider’s perspective the new suspension offers so much more feel and traction through the front end of the bike. It