KTM SX 450 F vs Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM SX 450 FSherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory
Model year20262026
Price$11,649$13,390
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight102 kg
Seat height958 mm950 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L9.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® GEOMAX MX34 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 110/90 R19 62MMichelin Enduro Medium 1.6 X 21 / Michelin Enduro Medium 1.6 X 21

KTM SX 450 F vs Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM SX 450 F and the Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM SX 450 F brings its published horsepower in a 102 kg package, while the Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory counters with its own power figure. On price, the KTM SX 450 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: