Honda CRF® 450X vs KTM 450 XC-F (2026)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CRF® 450Xstacks up against the KTM 450 XC-F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda CRF® 450X | KTM 450 XC-F |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Price | $9,999 | $11,649 |
| Engine | 449 cc | 449 cc |
| Weight | 124 kg | 103 kg |
| Seat height | 962 mm | 38 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7.0 L | 2.3 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Manual, 6 speed, Chain | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc | Single disc |
| Tires | Dunlop® MX52: 80/100-21 / Dunlop® MX52: 110/100-18 | 1.6-21 / 2.15-19 |
Honda CRF® 450X vs KTM 450 XC-F — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda CRF® 450X and the KTM 450 XC-F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CRF® 450X brings its published horsepower in a 124 kg package, while the KTM 450 XC-F counters with its own power figure at 103 kg. On price, the Honda CRF® 450X has the lower MSRP.
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: