KTM 400 SXC vs KTM 400 LSE (1999)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 400 SXCKTM 400 LSE
Model year19991998
Price
Engine398 cc398 cc
Horsepower42 hp42 hp
Weight117 kg138 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

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

Picking between the KTM 400 SXC and the KTM 400 LSE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 400 SXC brings 42 hp in a 117 kg package, while the KTM 400 LSE counters with 42 hp at 138 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: