Product Description
450 SXF steering stabilizer choices for KTM 450 SxF Factory Edition riders (2018): a complete kit, a triple clamp kit, a mount kit only, a frame bracket and a bar clamp. Every option below comes from Scott's own fitment list for this bike. A steering stabilizer does for the 450 SxF Factory Edition's handlebars what a shock does for the wheels: it controls fast movement with oil and valving you can adjust. For these years the weld-on complete kit is part DS-4551-00 (about 3.5 lb), the top mount complete kit is part DS-5970 (about 3.5 lb) and the top mount complete kit is part DS-5970-WC (about 4.3 lb); 12 more options are listed below.
Kit options for the KTM 450 SxF Factory Edition (2018)
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete | part DS-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 3.5 lb
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete - solid type | part DS-5970 | about 3.5 lb
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete - with HD billet Lower Bar Cradle | part DS-5970-WC | about 4.3 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - Solid type - using original triple clamps | part DS-SUB-5925-01 | about 2.7 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - Rubber type - using original triple clamps | part DS-SUB-5925-01R | about 4.5 lb
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer (Bolt-on Kit) | part DT-9259-5970 | about 7.5 lb
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - with Triple Clamp | part DT-SUB-5925-01 | about 5 lb
- Weld-On - Mount Kit Only | part DM-4551-00 | requires 2 small welds | about 1.5 lb
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only | part DM-5970 | about 2 lb
- Top Mount - Mount Kit Only - with HD Billet Lower Bar Cradle | part DM-5970-WC | about 2.8 lb
- SUB Mount - Mount Kit Only Solid - when using original triple clamps | part DM-SUB-5925-01 | about 1.9 lb
- SUB Mount - Mount Kit Only - rubber type - using original triple clamps | part DM-SUB-5925-01R | about 3.5 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on Top mount) | part FBD-5970 | about 0.5 lb
- Frame Bracket only (Bolt-on sub mount) | part FBD-5925 | about 0.5 lb
- Bar Clamp only | no part number listed
About this 450 SxF Factory Edition listing
Scott's lists 6 kit generations for the 450 SxF Factory Edition: 2012-2014, 2015-2017, 2018, 2019-2021, 2022-2023, 2024-2027. This page covers 2018. For comparison, the nearest generations: 2019-2021 uses DS-4551-00; 2015-2017 uses DS-4551-00; 2022-2023 uses DS-4551-00. Scott's fitment notes for this bike: requires 2 small welds. This page offers weld-on, top mount, sub mount, bolt-on mounting.
Technical Details
- Fits: KTM 450 SxF Factory Edition, 2018
- Also searched as: 450 SXF stabilizer, 450 SXF steering damper
- Stabilizer: part 4200-00 is the Scott's stabilizer sold separately and is the same for every bike; the bike-specific part is the mount kit.
Fitment
- KTM 450 SxF Factory Edition | 2018
Questions riders ask
Which kit do I need for the 450 SxF Factory Edition?
If you do not have a Scott's stabilizer yet, pick a complete kit. If you already own one, a mount kit only moves it to this bike.
Do I need new triple clamps?
Sub mount kits are listed for use with the original triple clamps on the 450 SxF Factory Edition. Triple clamp kits include a new clamp as part of the kit.
Questions riders ask
Which Scott's steering stabilizer kit fits a 2018 KTM 450 SxF Factory Edition?
Scott's lists 15 kit options for the 2018 KTM 450 SxF Factory Edition. Pick the one you want from the Kit menu on this page. A complete kit has everything you need to get a stabilizer on the bike; a mount kit only is for riders who already own a Scott's stabilizer. The kit guide has a chooser table.
What is the part number for a 450 SxF Factory Edition steering damper from Scott's?
Scott's part numbers for the 2018 KTM 450 SxF Factory Edition:
- Weld-On - Stabilizer Kit Complete: part DS-4551-00
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete - solid type: part DS-5970
- Top Mount - Stabilizer Kit Complete - with HD billet Lower Bar Cradle: part DS-5970-WC
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - Solid type - using original triple clamps: part DS-SUB-5925-01
- SUB Mount - Complete Stabilizer Kit - Rubber type - using original triple clamps: part DS-SUB-5925-01R
- Triple Clamp kit with Stabilizer (Bolt-on Kit): part DT-9259-5970
8 more kit options with part numbers are listed in the Kit menu on this page.
1 option on this page, such as a bar clamp only, has no part number listed by Scott's, so it is not shown here.
Does a Scott's 450 SxF Factory Edition steering damper kit come with the mounts?
The complete kit does. Scott's lists a complete kit as the one with everything you need to get a stabilizer on the bike, and a mount kit only as the part for riders who already own a Scott's stabilizer. Both are options for the 2018 KTM 450 SxF Factory Edition on this page.
What does a 450 SxF Factory Edition steering stabilizer do?
A steering stabilizer does for the 450 SxF Factory Edition's handlebars what a shock does for the wheels: it controls fast movement with oil and valving you can adjust.
Is the Scott's stabilizer for the 450 SxF Factory Edition the same as on other bikes?
Almost always. The stabilizer is part 4200-00, and the mount is the part that changes from bike to bike. See the Scott's 4200-00 stabilizer.
Can I move my Scott's stabilizer to a 2018 KTM 450 SxF Factory Edition?
Scott's says yes, with a mount kit for the new bike. For the 2018 KTM 450 SxF Factory Edition, the mount kit only parts: DM-4551-00, DM-5970, DM-5970-WC.
What is a tank slapper, and do I need a steering stabilizer on my KTM 450 SxF Factory Edition?
A tank slapper is a fast side to side shake of the handlebars. Our guides explain what causes it and how to decide whether you need a stabilizer: tank slappers, speed wobble and head shake and do you need a steering stabilizer.
Will a Scott's steering stabilizer fit my KTM 450 SxF Factory Edition?
Fit depends on the model year. This page covers 2018 of the KTM 450 SxF Factory Edition. Choose your year in the fitment bar and match the part number on the kit to your bike. Part numbers are explained in the kit guide.
How do I set the damping on a 450 SxF Factory Edition steering stabilizer?
Scott's says its off-road units damp as the bars turn away from center and let them return freely. Scott's also says the damping is adjustable, including while riding. The install guide covers settings.
How do I service a Scott's 450 SxF Factory Edition steering stabilizer?
Scott's says to treat it like suspension, with an occasional oil change depending on how hard you ride. See the service guide.
