Benelli BX 449 Cross vs KTM 450 EXC Six Days (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Benelli BX 449 Crossstacks up against the KTM 450 EXC Six Days. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBenelli BX 449 CrossKTM 450 EXC Six Days
Model year20112016
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Horsepower55 hp
Torque45 Nm
Weight108 kg111 kg
Seat height38 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. WaveSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Rear brakesSingle disc. WaveSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Tires80/100-21 / 110/90-19

Benelli BX 449 Cross vs KTM 450 EXC Six Days — which should you buy?

Picking between the Benelli BX 449 Cross and the KTM 450 EXC Six Days usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Benelli BX 449 Cross brings 55 hp in a 108 kg package, 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: