2026 KTM 450 SX-F vs 2026 Kawasaki KX450

Side-by-side specs. Differences are highlighted. Blank = not yet verified for that year-model (we don’t guess).

2026 KTM 450 SX-FKTM
2026 Kawasaki KX450Kawasaki

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Spec2026 KTM 450 SX-F2026 Kawasaki KX450
Class450cc 4-stroke450cc 4-stroke
Displacement449.9cc449cc
Bore × stroke96 × 62.1 mm
CoolingLiquid
InductionKeihin EFI, throttle body 44 mmDFI with Keihin 44mm throttle body
Power valve
StarterElectric
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front suspensionWP XACT-USD (AER), 48 mm49mm inverted coil-spring fork
Front travel12 in
Rear travel12.1 in
Front brake270mm
Rear brake240mm
Front wheel21"
Rear wheel19"
Seat height37.76 in37.8 in
Wheelbase58.3 in
Weight225.84 lb (without fuel)248.2 lb (curb (with fuel))
Fuel capacity1.905 gal1.64 gal
MSRP$10,499

Highlighted (blue) rows differ between the two. Verified manufacturer data; see each bike’s page for sources. Torque/fluid specs are on the individual pages (service-manual only).