2025 KTM 450 Rally Replica Unveiled with Limited Production — Only 5 Daniel Sanders Edition Units to Be Made.
KTM has once again pushed the boundaries of off-road motorcycling with the launch of the 2025 KTM 450 Rally Replica, a machine designed for serious competitors and rally enthusiasts. With a production limit of just 150 units, this model stays true to the legacy of KTM’s Dakar Factory Rally bike, offering exceptional performance and race-ready specifications. Additionally, KTM has announced the exclusive 450 Rally Replica Sanders Edition, limited to only five units, making it an ultra-rare collector’s item for racing fans.
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Engine and Performance
The KTM 450 Rally Replica is equipped with a refined 450cc single-cylinder SOHC engine, optimized for endurance and high-speed off-road racing. Its reinforced clutch and strengthened gearbox ensure durability under intense rally conditions. A dual-radiator setup has been incorporated to maintain optimal cooling, even in the harshest environments. Adding to its performance credentials, the motorcycle features a race-spec titanium Akrapovič full-system exhaust, ensuring a lightweight build and enhanced power delivery.
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2025 KTM 450 Rally Replica: Design and Features
Built on a laser-cut, hydro-formed steel trellis frame, hand-welded at KTM’s motorsport facility in Austria, the 450 Rally Replica guarantees superior rigidity and energy absorption—essential for grueling rally stages. Fuel storage is a key aspect of any rally bike, and KTM has addressed this with an innovative multi-tank system—a 16-litre rear fuel tank (doubling as a subframe) along with two front tanks (9 and 9.5 litres), delivering a total fuel capacity of 34.5 litres to tackle long distances without frequent stops.
Suspension duties are handled by fully adjustable WP XACT PRO components, featuring: 48mm closed-cartridge cone valve forks at the front.High-performance WP XACT PRO rear shock, fine-tuned for rally conditions. Scotts steering damper for enhanced high-speed stability over rough terrain. The lightweight carbon-fibre navigation tower houses a digital roadbook system, with the option for a traditional paper setup, keeping the bike competition-ready.
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KTM 450 Rally Replica Sanders Edition
For those craving exclusivity, KTM has introduced the 450 Rally Replica Sanders Edition, featuring:Full factory Red Bull racing livery.Signed front number plate decal. Factory-spec rim set with Michelin race tyres, and Additional rim set for road-legal use.
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Given the extremely limited production numbers, the chances of the KTM 450 Rally Replica making its way to India are slim. However, Indian motorsport enthusiasts and professional rally riders can certainly admire the technology and design innovations behind this high-performance machine.
