KTM SX 450 F Factory Edition vs KTM 450 XCF-W (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM SX 450 F Factory EditionKTM 450 XCF-W
Model year20262023
Price$13,699$11,649
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight106 kg106 kg
Seat height958 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
TiresDunlop® GEOMAX MX34 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 120/80 R19 62M1.6-21 / 2.15-18

KTM SX 450 F Factory Edition vs KTM 450 XCF-W — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM SX 450 F Factory Edition and the KTM 450 XCF-W usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM SX 450 F Factory Edition brings its published horsepower in a 106 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: