The BEST Factory Edition Bike of the year is... | 2024 SML Edition Shootout

Our final comparison test of the year is in the books, as we recently wrapped up testing for our 2024 Edition Shootout. Swapmoto Live test riders spent their final day of testing out at LACR, where they ultimately ranked each manufacture in the order they would choose to purchase them. Press play to see what Pat Foster, Donn Maeda, Tallon LaFountaine, and Kyle Puerner had to say about this year's Husqvarna FC450 Rockstar Edition, KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition, Honda CRF450R Works Edition, and GasGas MC 450F Factory Edition!

[@GregKerr301]

I wish all of the manufactuers would make a "factory" edition bike. So cool.

[@blizzard71]

I am in Love with my 2024.5 KTM Factory Edition ! not just the looks , but they did an awesome job on everything about the bike!

[@RogerT-kt3zd]

Enjoy the bike bro, definitely made the correct choice. KTM’s are unmatched off the showroom floor ✊

[@SteveMoto622]

Me to

[@RogerT-kt3zd]

KTM is the KING of offroad. They have won the most supercross & motocross championships out of any manufacturer in the last 20 years. and have dominated enduro 25 years in a row. DOMINANT 🍊💯 KTM MX2 World Championships: 2003 2004 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 🔥🍊💯 KTM MXGP World Championships: 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2017 2018 2021 2023 🔥🍊💯 KTM Supercross 450 Championships: 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 🔥🍊💯 KTM Has won an incredible 64 out of 81 Motos this year at loretta lynns. Pure DOMINATION. this once again proves that KTM is the best Motocross & Enduro manufacturer on the planet. KINGS 🔥👑🍊🧡💯

[@chetmanley7209]

So a Honda vs three ktms.

[@eatnpooter1634]

and Honda keeps winning championships

[@RogerT-kt3zd]

@@eatnpooter1634 KTM is the KING of offroad. They have won the most supercross & motocross championships out of any manufacturer in the last 20 years. and have dominated enduro 25 years in a row. DOMINANT 🍊💯 KTM MX2 World Championships: 2003 2004 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 🔥🍊💯 KTM MXGP World Championships: 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2017 2018 2021 2023 🔥🍊💯 KTM Supercross 450 Championships: 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 🔥🍊💯 KTM Has won an incredible 64 out of 81 Motos this year at loretta lynns. Pure DOMINATION. this once again proves that KTM is the best Motocross & Enduro manufacturer on the planet. KINGS 🔥👑🍊🧡💯🙌

[@macedhx]

@@RogerT-kt3zd Well, i mean, they do have 3 freaking major brands so i would expect them to win. Domination? Nah mate, they have done really well tho, no denying on that.

[@christophervillarreal8565]

Yes that’s exactly right and new bikes like betas and triumph are all hybrid KTMs 😂

[@johndunn9819]

Not at all

[@johnnyhotshoe1292]

I was at my local Honda Saturday getting my daughter a white/pink crf50. They had a factory edition CRF450, and man that thing is so badass! A rolling piece of art!

[@johndunn9819]

It is beautiful. I've got my first KTM and it's beyond great but there's that Honda feel and sound. My KTM is awesome but man, it sounds like it doesn't have oil in it 😕 compared to Honda. Clearly Honda is going to have to step up their game. Good for you and me.

[@vaughanscott7308]

Pat Foster is a great reviewer, i really appreciate his in-depth insight. Great work Pat.

[@cme982]

Got my 2024.5 KTM 450 FE to accompany my 24' SX300 (two stroke). Man, once I reduced the engine braking, that thing was so smooth on the corners and manageable throttle! I did put a Renthal Fatbar 839 on both with Renthal grips and a Works Connection throttle tube.

[@torr-michaelbennetta9785]

Too bad no KX SR in the mix this year. It was the best.

[@offroadrepairman]

I put the connectivity unit on my 24 ktm 450sxf. After reducing the engine breaking I noticed the chassis feels less harsh. Best $200 I’ve spent on my bike.

[@E63s_Scott]

Did you get the cuo without the new front fender? I’m looking to get it for my 23 fc350 I only want the mapping / app not the GPS / fender

[@offroadrepairman]

@E63s_Scott, yes I only got the cu. I didn’t want the fender and gps either. Also, the instructions aren’t very clear. Once you use make a different map, and install it. The map you make is active with the green light on map switch. White light is a softer version of your new map and more closely resembles the stock tune.

[@E63s_Scott]

@@offroadrepairmanthanks for the added info, I shall order mine and try low engine braking & aggressive throttle response :)

[@Feral-Angst]

Best KTM in years!! I despised the previous frame. It's insane how much better the updated frame is.

[@StayTunedMoto]

Hope my channel can review bikes like this one day!

[@superbeast-lq3ft]

I find it easy to mod the airbox , everyone acts like you cant do it or it takes hours .

[@carolinasrt4163]

Need a 350 factory edition

[@christophervillarreal8565]

For what

[@carolinasrt4163]

@@christophervillarreal8565for the people that won’t a 350 😂

[@craigdineley895]

Most people that buy the factory edition are older vets. The 350 is perfect for that demographic.

[@byronjames-zr2kp]

They have one

[@actZR900]

Love my GG 450FE

[@Tmac327]

Hey Don & Swampmoto Crew, I am wondering why the Kawasaki KX 450SR wasnt put in here?

[@Roller71]

I wonder how long it will be before a Primo, Stark Varg, Triumph get to be "allowed" air time.

[@gunsgeargodandcountry6609]

Where is the Kawi KX450 Special Racer edition

[@MOS09W1]

I hate that Chase had been riding the ktm they used for the shootout. That break in for the frame and suspension being riding by him will make that bike immediately feel better than the other Austrians and skew opinions.

[@skyeltz50]

What happen to the Kawasaki KX450SR

[@isaiahwoodbury5205]

No kx450SR?

[@SteveMoto622]

Kawasaki should of made a Sr with Kybs this year 😢 But I love my 24.5 Ktm

[@macedhx]

So, Ktm vs Ktm vs Ktm vs Honda?

[@quadcityracing]

…lucky, you ever take it off any sweet jumps?

[@nikolaynaydenov1561]

Good thing the 450 SR is not in this, the others are mostly just looks, the SR is actually closer to a real factory bike.

[@Smilesmd35]

TALLON!!!!!

[@Mikenbikez]

Where’s kx450sr

[@stephenadams5223]

Smells like a paid advertisement 👀

[@byronjames-zr2kp]

Y cuz they didn’t like ur bike 🤓

[@josephchambers5400]

Basically this shootout is Austrian vs Honda

[@ryanxmx31]

Who else makes a factory edition?

[@RogerT-kt3zd]

KTM is #1 Best stock bikes on the market without a doubt 🍊💯

[@bradpowell843]

Kawasaki did in 2023 but not 24.

[@timothykamholz7222]

Where was the Kawasaki SR?

[@bradpowell843]

They don’t have one for 2024.

[@bikernu]

How many perfect seasons does KTM, Husky or GASGAS have? 0 HONDA 2

[@byronjames-zr2kp]

Now how many championships in all ama/mxgp/euro etc does KTM have over Honda 😂 perfect season is cuz the rider not the bike

[@bikernu]

@@byronjames-zr2kp Well since you think it is all the rider and not the bike then maybe you can tell me which rider who won any championships for ktm that had a perfect season? 0 is the correct answer. True you need a great rider but he also needs a great bike and a whole lot of luck. Honda 2 ktm 0

[@byronjames-zr2kp]

@@bikernu perfect seasons ain’t cuz the bike… its the rider. By ur logic kawi better than Honda cuz James n Ricky had 3 perfect seasons? Ricky 2 (indoor 8-0 outdoor 24-0) and James again 24-0 and than Ricky did it again on a suki? Na perfect seasons mean nothing with the world of MX/SX/MXGP/EURO being dominated by championships going to KTM

[@bikernu]

@@byronjames-zr2kp So i think that you would agree that ktm has never had a perfect winning season and that only 3 companies can claim that fact and that no rider won a championship on a bad bike

[@garymallard4699]

Would be nice to actually be shown the differences in each Austrian bike and what they are like when Identical? I understand this test...but when you have 3 brands from 1 company then the differences are important.... Basically if you make then identical they are the same...and what is the price differences between them? and who keeps their bikes Stock? Factory Editions get upgrades or personal changes in products a rider likes...no racing bike is identical... Seems to be a biased test ?? Everyone agrees on the top 3?? 🤔 🇨🇦🤓🤟

[@rotorbob88]

No 450SR this year?

[@ba946x4]

That’s what I was wanting to know. Kawasaki was putting a lot of effort into theirs and all of the sudden no bike for 2024, what’s up?💁🏼‍♂️

[@SMLChase]

Because the kx450 is all new this year they did not make one. I believe it’ll be back next year though!

[@torr-michaelbennetta9785]

Kawasaki put all their $$ and R&D to launching the new '24 platform. Perhaps next year.

[@ba946x4]

@@SMLChase I didn’t think about that. Thank for the info.

[@ba946x4]

@@torr-michaelbennetta9785 appreciate your help and input.

[@jimmysmyth7510]

Kawasaki????????

[@SMLChase]

Not in 2024

[@christophervillarreal8565]

Are trash

[@bearfighting3069]

This guy always picks ktm. We get it you like ktm haha

[@braaap322]

Still buy the Honda over the ktm

[@leefonda698]

Kawasaki ????

[@caydenthompson126]

Honda sucks lol

[@macedhx]

Who's winning championships?

[@caydenthompson126]

@@macedhx someone on a factory bike

[@christophervillarreal8565]

@@macedhxJett Lawrence

[@VietnamAndKoreanFlashbacks]

Honda has 3 perfect seasons, KTM has zero

[@braaap322]

Who won the 250 out door ? 450 outdoor ? 250 supercross ? 450 supercross ? Only Honda . Only manufacturer to EVER do that . Can't be that bad