KTM 450 EXC-R vs GAS GAS 450 FSE (2008)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 450 EXC-RGAS GAS 450 FSE
Model year20082006
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight114 kg118 kg
Seat height38 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L1.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Bomba Nissin* y pinza de doble pistón Nissin
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Bomba Nissin* y pinza de pistón simple Nissin
Tires90/90-21 / 140/80-18 90/90-21 / 140/80-18

KTM 450 EXC-R vs GAS GAS 450 FSE — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 450 EXC-R and the GAS GAS 450 FSE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 450 EXC-R brings its published horsepower in a 114 kg package, while the GAS GAS 450 FSE counters with its own power figure at 118 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: