KTM 400 EGS-E vs KTM 400 LC4 EGS (1998)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 400 EGS-Estacks up against the KTM 400 LC4 EGS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 400 EGS-EKTM 400 LC4 EGS
Model year19981997
Price
Engine398 cc398 cc
Horsepower42 hp41 hp
Weight132 kg137 kg
Seat height37 mm37 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

KTM 400 EGS-E vs KTM 400 LC4 EGS — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 400 EGS-E and the KTM 400 LC4 EGS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 400 EGS-E brings 42 hp in a 132 kg package, while the KTM 400 LC4 EGS counters with 41 hp at 137 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: