KTM SX 50 Factory Edition vs KTM SX 50 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM SX 50 Factory Editionstacks up against the KTM SX 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM SX 50 Factory EditionKTM SX 50
Model year20262026
Price$5,999$5,099
Engine49 cc49 cc
Weight42 kg42 kg
Seat height653 mm653 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic, 1 speed, ChainAutomatic, 1 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® GEOMAX MX53 2.50 X 12 42J / Dunlop® GEOMAX MX53 2.75 X 10 38JMaxxis® MX-ST 2.50 X 12 42J / Maxxis® MX-ST 2.75 X 10 38J

KTM SX 50 Factory Edition vs KTM SX 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM SX 50 Factory Edition and the KTM SX 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM SX 50 Factory Edition brings its published horsepower in a 42 kg package, while the KTM SX 50 counters with its own power figure at 42 kg. On price, the KTM SX 50 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: