Borile Bastard 450 vs KTM 450 XC-W (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Borile Bastard 450stacks up against the KTM 450 XC-W. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBorile Bastard 450KTM 450 XC-W
Model year20142014
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight111 kg
Seat height38 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Tires120/70-21 / 150/70-18

Borile Bastard 450 vs KTM 450 XC-W — which should you buy?

Picking between the Borile Bastard 450 and the KTM 450 XC-W usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Borile Bastard 450 brings its published horsepower, while the KTM 450 XC-W 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: