KTM 300 EXC-E vs Honda CRF® 300F (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 300 EXC-Estacks up against the Honda CRF® 300F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 300 EXC-EHonda CRF® 300F
Model year20082026
Price$4,999
Engine293 cc294 cc
Weight106 kg124 kg
Seat height38 mm889 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesSingle discDisc
Rear brakesSingle discDisc
Tires90/90-21 / 140/80-18 80/100-21 / 100/100-18

KTM 300 EXC-E vs Honda CRF® 300F — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 300 EXC-E and the Honda CRF® 300F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 300 EXC-E brings its published horsepower in a 106 kg package, while the Honda CRF® 300F counters with its own power figure at 124 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: