Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory vs KTM 450 XCF-W (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSherco Motorcycles SEF 450 FactoryKTM 450 XCF-W
Model year20262023
Price$13,390$11,649
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight106 kg
Seat height950 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity9.0 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
TiresMichelin Enduro Medium 1.6 X 21 / Michelin Enduro Medium 1.6 X 211.6-21 / 2.15-18

Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory vs KTM 450 XCF-W — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory and the KTM 450 XCF-W usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory brings its published horsepower, 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: