KTM 400 EXC vs Honda XR 400 R (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 400 EXCHonda XR 400 R
Model year20112004
Price$5,299
Engine393 cc397 cc
Weight114 kg
Seat height39 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 140/80-18 80/90-21 / 110/90-18

KTM 400 EXC vs Honda XR 400 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 400 EXC and the Honda XR 400 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 400 EXC brings its published horsepower in a 114 kg package, while the Honda XR 400 R counters with its own power figure.

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: