KTM 450 EXC-F vs Honda CRF® 450R (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 450 EXC-Fstacks up against the Honda CRF® 450R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 450 EXC-FHonda CRF® 450R
Model year20262026
Price$11,500$9,699
Engine450 cc449 cc
Horsepower53 hp
Torque45 Nm
Weight110 kg113 kg
Seat height960 mm960 mm
Fuel capacity9.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed manualManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesSingle 260mm discDisc
Rear brakesSingle 220mm discDisc
Tires90/90-21 front, 140/80-18 rearDunlop® Geomax MX33: 80/100-21 / Dunlop® Geomax MX33: 120/80-19

KTM 450 EXC-F vs Honda CRF® 450R — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 450 EXC-F and the Honda CRF® 450R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 450 EXC-F brings 53 hp in a 110 kg package, while the Honda CRF® 450R counters with its own power figure at 113 kg. On price, the Honda CRF® 450R has the lower MSRP.

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: