KTM 450 SX-F Cairoli vs Sherco 450 SEF-R (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 450 SX-F Cairolistacks up against the Sherco 450 SEF-R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 450 SX-F CairoliSherco 450 SEF-R
Model year20202020
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Horsepower63 hp
Weight100 kg109 kg
Seat height37 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearingsSingle disc. Brembo
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearingsSingle disc. Brembo
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18

KTM 450 SX-F Cairoli vs Sherco 450 SEF-R — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 450 SX-F Cairoli and the Sherco 450 SEF-R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 450 SX-F Cairoli brings 63 hp in a 100 kg package, while the Sherco 450 SEF-R counters with its own power figure at 109 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: