Sherco 450 SEF-R Factory vs KTM 450 XC-W (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSherco 450 SEF-R FactoryKTM 450 XC-W
Model year20162014
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight109 kg111 kg
Seat height37 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18

Sherco 450 SEF-R Factory vs KTM 450 XC-W — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco 450 SEF-R Factory and the KTM 450 XC-W usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco 450 SEF-R Factory brings its published horsepower in a 109 kg package, while the KTM 450 XC-W counters with its own power figure at 111 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: