Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition vs Kawasaki KX™ 450SR (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Editionstacks up against the Kawasaki KX™ 450SR. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHusqvarna FC 450 Factory EditionKawasaki KX™ 450SR
Model year20262026
Price$13,799$13,599
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight106 kg108 kg
Seat height946 mm955 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscDisc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscDisc
TiresDunlop® Geomax MX34: 80/100 R21 (51M) / Dunlop® Geomax MX34: 120/90 R19 (63M)Dunlop® Geomax MX3SF: 80/100-21 51M / Dunlop® Geomax MX3S: 120/80-19 63M

Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition vs Kawasaki KX™ 450SR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition and the Kawasaki KX™ 450SR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition brings its published horsepower in a 106 kg package, while the Kawasaki KX™ 450SR counters with its own power figure at 108 kg. On price, the Kawasaki KX™ 450SR 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: