KTM 450 SX vs Honda TRX520 (2022)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 450 SXstacks up against the Honda TRX520. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 450 SXHonda TRX520
Model year20122022
Price
Engine510 cc518 cc
Weight165 kg
Seat height31 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity2.7 L3.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Floating Wave discs, 4-piston fixed caliperDouble disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single piston floating caliperSingle disc
Tires20/7-10 / 20/11-9 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

KTM 450 SX vs Honda TRX520 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 450 SX and the Honda TRX520 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 450 SX brings its published horsepower in a 165 kg package, while the Honda TRX520 counters with its own power figure.

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: