2024 Fantic rally xef & xef factory

NOW available in australia & New Zealand $29,599 + On Roads

ENGINE

The amazing 450cc 4-stroke engine doesn’t need introduction: single-cylinder with excellent horse power, it makes sure you make the most of it, aggressive when needed and manageable in all situations. Characteristics that arise from a series of solid solutions like the double camshaft and drive shaft, and a touch of craziness. The inverted head, combined with a backwards-sloping cylinder, centralises weight and guarantees exceptional agility and impressive handling.

CHASSIS

XEF 450 Rally and a limited edition XEF 450 Rally Factory, two production bikes that are coming straight from the proving grounds of the 2022 Dakar and Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge into hands of privateers and adventurous everyday riders. At the core of the Fantic 450s is the proven platform of Yamaha’s WR450, so there’s the 450cc single-cylinder engine, aluminum twin-spar frame and KYB suspension. Yet Fantic has truly used the engine and chassis as a starting point, adding many refinements and custom components during the XEF’s two years of development.

Dual fuel tanks, one situated centrally under the seat of the bike and the other split and positioned laterally, combine for an ample 30 liters, or 7.93 gallons. A carbon kevlar sump protector wraps fully around the sides of the engine to protect the gas tanks, as well as beneath, protecting the engine and manifold of the bike’s custom-developed Arrow exhaust system.

AESTHETICS

This Fantic rally bike is definitely a race replica of a different feather, with its Japanese bones and Italian finesse. All of XEF 450 Rally bikes, whether headed for the factory race team or a consumer’s garage, are hand built in the now Fantic-owned Motori Minarelli factory in Bologna, Italy.

Fantic XEF 450 Dakar Rally MY24 — Factory Rally Performance, Un Compromised

This isn’t an adventure bike dressed up for marketing — this is a genuine rally machine, built to go the distance.

The Fantic XEF 450 Dakar Rally MY24 delivers a riding experience that sits far beyond the typical ADV category. Engineered in Italy with direct influence from rally competition, it brings together ultra-lightweight construction, race-spec suspension, and long-range capability in one purpose-built package.

At the heart of the machine is a proven Yamaha-derived 450cc fuel-injected engine — known globally for its durability, punchy torque delivery, and ability to perform under extreme conditions. Matched with Fantic’s aluminium perimeter frame, the bike feels light, sharp, and incredibly responsive, whether you're navigating tight technical terrain or opening it up across wide open desert.

Rally DNA — Built to Be Ridden Hard

This is a motorcycle designed for riders who actually use their machines — not just talk about it.

30L long-range fuel tank — built for serious distance between stops

KYB fully adjustable suspension (310mm front / 300mm rear) — true race-level control

Sub-140kg weight — significantly lighter than traditional adventure bikes

Full rally cockpit with navigation tower — functional, purposeful, un compromised

The result is a bike that handles like a competition enduro, yet carries the fuel range and stability required for true rally-style riding.

Where It Excels

Australia is exactly where this machine comes alive.

Deep sand and desert crossings

Fire trails and forestry terrain

Technical hill climbs and rocky sections

Long-distance off-road expeditions

Where heavier adventure bikes become a liability, the XEF 450 Dakar Rally continues to perform — faster, lighter, and with far more control.

Italian Design. Proven Engineering. Serious Intent.

Fantic has delivered something rare — a motorcycle that combines European rally heritage with bulletproof Japanese engine architecture, resulting in a machine that feels both exclusive and dependable.

This is not built for the masses.

This is built for riders who know exactly what they’re looking at.

Fuel capacity: 30L

Kerb weight: under 140kg

The Takeaway

If you're chasing comfort and compromise, there are plenty of options out there.

If you want a true rally-bred motorcycle — capable of tackling Australia’s toughest terrain with confidence and speed — this is it.

TECHNICAL SPECS

RALLY XEF

Type:Single-cylinder 4-strokes, liquid cooled, 4 valves DOHC

Displacement:450 cc

Induction:Fuel Injection

Bore:97.0 mm

Stroke:60.8 mm

Compression ratio:13.0 : 1

Ignition system:TCI

Starting system:Electric starter

Lubrication system:Wet sump

Trasmission:5-speed

Clutch:Wet, multiple-disc

Homologation:Euro5

Frame type:Aluminum perimeter frame

Caster angle:27.2°

Trail:116 mm

Rear frame:Steel

Swingarm:Aluminum with variable section and progressive link

Rims:21x1.60 – 18x2.15

Tyres:90/90x21 - 140/90x18

Brakes:Hydraulic disc ø300mm - Hydraulic disc ø245mm

Front suspension:KYB ø48 mm, fully adjustable, wheel travel 310 mm