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).
KTM
Kawasaki| Spec | 2026 KTM 450 SX-F | 2026 Kawasaki KX450 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | 450cc 4-stroke | 450cc 4-stroke |
| Displacement | 449.9cc | 449cc |
| Bore × stroke | — | 96 × 62.1 mm |
| Cooling | — | Liquid |
| Induction | Keihin EFI, throttle body 44 mm | DFI with Keihin 44mm throttle body |
| Power valve | — | — |
| Starter | — | Electric |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Front suspension | WP XACT-USD (AER), 48 mm | 49mm inverted coil-spring fork |
| Front travel | — | 12 in |
| Rear travel | — | 12.1 in |
| Front brake | — | 270mm |
| Rear brake | — | 240mm |
| Front wheel | — | 21" |
| Rear wheel | — | 19" |
| Seat height | 37.76 in | 37.8 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 58.3 in |
| Weight | 225.84 lb (without fuel) | 248.2 lb (curb (with fuel)) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.905 gal | 1.64 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).