Aprilia MXV 4.5 vs KTM 450 EXC Six Days (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia MXV 4.5stacks up against the KTM 450 EXC Six Days. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia MXV 4.5KTM 450 EXC Six Days
Model year20132016
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight111 kg
Seat height38 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Lightweight stainless steel floating disc with Nissin floating caliper.Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Rear brakesSingle disc. Stainless steel disc with Nissin floating caliperSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Tires80/100-21 / 110/90-19

Aprilia MXV 4.5 vs KTM 450 EXC Six Days — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia MXV 4.5 and the KTM 450 EXC Six Days usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia MXV 4.5 brings its published horsepower, while the KTM 450 EXC Six Days counters with its own power figure at 111 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: