KTM 450 EXC-R vs Husqvarna TXC 450 (2008)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 450 EXC-RHusqvarna TXC 450
Model year20082008
Price$7,198
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight114 kg104 kg
Seat height38 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 140/80-18

KTM 450 EXC-R vs Husqvarna TXC 450 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 450 EXC-R and the Husqvarna TXC 450 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 Husqvarna TXC 450 counters with its own power figure at 104 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: