Husqvarna SM 450R vs Highland 450 SM (2010)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHusqvarna SM 450RHighland 450 SM
Model year20102007
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Horsepower56 hp
Torque51 Nm
Weight103 kg
Seat height39 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Bremo
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. bremo

Husqvarna SM 450R vs Highland 450 SM — which should you buy?

Picking between the Husqvarna SM 450R and the Highland 450 SM usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Husqvarna SM 450R brings its published horsepower, while the Highland 450 SM counters with 56 hp at 103 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: