KTM SMR 450 vs Honda CRF® 450RL (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM SMR 450Honda CRF® 450RL
Model year20262026
Price$12,499$10,099
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight109 kg131 kg
Seat height898 mm945 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L7.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscDisc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscDisc
TiresMetzeler Racetec SM K1 Supermoto 125/75 R16.5 / Metzeler Racetec SM K1 Supermoto 165/55 R17IRC GP21: 80/100-21 51P / IRC GP22: 120/80-18 62P

KTM SMR 450 vs Honda CRF® 450RL — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM SMR 450 and the Honda CRF® 450RL usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM SMR 450 brings its published horsepower in a 109 kg package, while the Honda CRF® 450RL counters with its own power figure at 131 kg. On price, the Honda CRF® 450RL 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: