KTM EXC 400 vs KTM 400 SXC (2001)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM EXC 400stacks up against the KTM 400 SXC. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM EXC 400KTM 400 SXC
Model year20011999
Price
Engine398 cc398 cc
Horsepower44 hp42 hp
Weight117 kg
Seat height37 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 140/80-18

KTM EXC 400 vs KTM 400 SXC — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM EXC 400 and the KTM 400 SXC usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM EXC 400 brings 44 hp, while the KTM 400 SXC counters with 42 hp at 117 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: