Honda CRF450F vs KTM 450 XC (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CRF450Fstacks up against the KTM 450 XC. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CRF450FKTM 450 XC
Model year20092008
Price$7,599
Engine449 cc449 cc
Horsepower48 hp
Weight110 kg
Seat height38 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc. Dual piston, 240mm Rotor
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Dual piston, 220mm Rotor
Tires80/18-21 / 120/80-19

Honda CRF450F vs KTM 450 XC — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CRF450F and the KTM 450 XC usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CRF450F brings its published horsepower, while the KTM 450 XC counters with 48 hp at 110 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: