Husqvarna FC 450 vs KTM 450 XC-W (2025)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHusqvarna FC 450KTM 450 XC-W
Model year20252014
Price$11,399
Engine450 cc449 cc
Weight227 kg111 kg
Seat height946 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity7.2 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
TiresDunlop® Geomax MX34: 80/100 R21 (51M) / Dunlop® Geomax MX34: 120/90 R19 (63M)

Husqvarna FC 450 vs KTM 450 XC-W — which should you buy?

Picking between the Husqvarna FC 450 and the KTM 450 XC-W usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Husqvarna FC 450 brings its published horsepower in a 227 kg package, 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: