So the new SXF brakes are quite good(much better than past KTM IMO), but they are very grabby and I would like to have more modulation with a progressive feel.. any proven ideas? I was thinking of going to a different brake pad- like a harder compound, but not sure which one....
thanks for the help.

I had the same problem on my last 2 KTM's. Here is what I did. I changed pad material from a carbon/metallic to a carbon/Kevlar. Makes the brakes have moor feel in the pedal and in the lever. Pad life will do down compared to the stock pads, but I don't care.....I want to stop. I have been using EBC. Hope this helps.

The front brake on my 250 SXF was so strong it almost threw me over the bars (probably just too much adreniline on my part). I just backed off the adjustment in the lever a little which softened it up til I got used to it a bit. Now I am cranking it back in. It could be that the pads are just breaking in but I really think it is me that is adjusting. I have to say though with the engine braking and these brakes this thing STOPS! Can't wait to get it on a trail (you can always blow thru a turn on the track).