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2027KTM 50 SX

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The 2027 KTM 50 SX is a youth motocross bike displacing 49.9cc, weighing 43.5kg without fuel with a 653mm seat height built for young riders progressing through KTM's youth MX ladder. WP suspension provides 165mm front and 190.5mm rear travel. As with KTM's other closed-course competition models, official power/torque figures are not published.

Capacity
49.9 ccm
Engine
Single, two-stroke
Gearbox
Not on record
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Dry weight
43.5 kg
Seat height
653 mm
Power
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What’s new for the 2027 KTM 50 SX

vs the 2026
Spec20262027
Power 5.4 HP (4.0 kW) not listed
Gearbox 1-speed not listed
Front suspension XACT 35 WP Upside-Down fork, Ø 35 mm not listed
Rear suspension XACT WP mono shock not listed
Front brakes Disc brake not listed
Rear brakes Disc brake not listed
Wheelbase 1026 mm (40.4 inches) not listed
Compression 12.5:1 not listed
Other years 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 30Agility 85Comfort 20Off-road 90Touring 5Road manners 5
Off-road & trail90%
Cornering50%
City riding5%
Daily riding5%
Touring5%
Two-up5%
Track60%
Best for
Youth motocross racing and skills development
Built for
Entry-to-intermediate youth motocross machine
Not ideal for
Adult riders or road use

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 653mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2027 KTM 50 SX, with a cramped knee angle of around 55 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
49.9 ccm
Engine type
Single, two-stroke
Cooling system
Liquid
Transmission
Transmission type
Automatic
Final drive
Chain
Dimensions & weight
Seat height
653 mm
Dry weight
43.5 kg
Fuel capacity
2.30 litres
Ground clearance
233 mm
Chassis & suspension
Front wheel travel
165 mm
Rear wheel travel
190 mm
Other
Comments
Youth motocross model. Closed-course competition model - KTM does not publish official hp/torque.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 20062011201720222027
Capacity 49 cc 49 cc 49 cc 49 cc 50 cc
Dry weight 39 kg 40 kg 42 kg 42 kg 44 kg
Seat height 650 mm 684 mm 684 mm 665 mm 653 mm
Fuel capacity 1.8 L 2.3 L 2.3 L 2.3 L 2.3 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the KTM 50 SX?

The 2027 KTM 50 SX has a Capacity of 49.9 ccm (3.05 cubic inches).

How much does the KTM 50 SX weigh?

The 2027 KTM 50 SX has a Dry weight of 43.5 kg (95.9 pounds).

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