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For 2018 much of the noise from KTM has been around the Austrian brand’s groundbreaking TPI two-stroke models, which is fine, because in 2017 KTM made a fair impact with its entire four-stroke range that made a lasting impression. As the KTM 500 EXC-F had been completely redesigned from the ground up last year, with the mantra behind the new design being ‘lighter, faster, stronger’, it is safe to say that KTM knocked it out of the park at five kilograms lighter, with 63hp and boasting significant race results around the world. This time around, KTM didn’t need to reinvent the wheel, so it was all about refining the 500 EXC-F. What you’ll find here are subtle tweaks that make the 2018 KTM 500 EXC-F that much better.

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No new frame, new engine or spring-cartridge fork until next year; not even the partially blacked-out radiator shrouds from the 2018 450. But there’s still plenty of good things to say about the 2018 Suzuki RM-Z250.

2018 SUZUKI RM-Z250 POSITIVES

LOOKS Even though the bike is due for a major overhaul, it still looks very cool. The addition of the extra blue on the bike is a nice touch and a direction that Suzuki will be heading in. The bike also comes standard with black rims, black triple-clamps and Renthal Fatbar.
AGILITY While other parts of the bike are slightly outdated, the RM-Z250 is still one of the most agile on the track. Whether you are trying to stick an inside line, or turn the bike inside out for a photographer [...]