Kawasaki KX™ 450X vs KTM 450 XC-F (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki KX™ 450XKTM 450 XC-F
Model year20262023
Price$10,699$11,649
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight109 kg103 kg
Seat height950 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, Chain5-speed
Front brakesDiscSingle disc
Rear brakesDiscSingle disc
TiresDunlop® Geomax AT18F: 80/100-21 51M / Dunlop® Geomax AT18 120/80-18 65M1.6-21 / 2.15-19

Kawasaki KX™ 450X vs KTM 450 XC-F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki KX™ 450X and the KTM 450 XC-F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki KX™ 450X brings its published horsepower in a 109 kg package, while the KTM 450 XC-F counters with its own power figure at 103 kg. On price, the Kawasaki KX™ 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: