KTM 400 LSE vs KTM 400 LC4 LSE (1998)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 400 LSEKTM 400 LC4 LSE
Model year19981997
Price
Engine398 cc398 cc
Horsepower42 hp41 hp
Weight138 kg137 kg
Seat height34 mm34 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

KTM 400 LSE vs KTM 400 LC4 LSE — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 400 LSE and the KTM 400 LC4 LSE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 400 LSE brings 42 hp in a 138 kg package, while the KTM 400 LC4 LSE 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: