KTM 450 XC-F vs KTM 450 XCF-W (2023)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 450 XC-FKTM 450 XCF-W
Model year20232023
Price$11,649$11,649
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight103 kg106 kg
Seat height38 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires1.6-21 / 2.15-19 1.6-21 / 2.15-18

KTM 450 XC-F vs KTM 450 XCF-W — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 450 XC-F and the KTM 450 XCF-W usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 450 XC-F brings its published horsepower in a 103 kg package, while the KTM 450 XCF-W counters with its own power figure at 106 kg. On price, the KTM 450 XCF-W 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: