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

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 450 XCF-WKTM 450 XC-F
Model year20232023
Price$11,649$11,649
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight106 kg103 kg
Seat height38 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires1.6-21 / 2.15-18 1.6-21 / 2.15-19

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

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