TGB Blade 550 LT vs KTM 450 SX (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the TGB Blade 550 LTstacks up against the KTM 450 SX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTGB Blade 550 LTKTM 450 SX
Model year20112012
Price
Engine503 cc510 cc
Horsepower41 hp
Weight364 kg165 kg
Seat height36 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Floating Wave discs, 4-piston fixed caliper
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single piston floating caliper
Tires26/8-14 / 26/10-14 20/7-10 / 20/11-9

TGB Blade 550 LT vs KTM 450 SX — which should you buy?

Picking between the TGB Blade 550 LT and the KTM 450 SX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the TGB Blade 550 LT brings 41 hp in a 364 kg package, while the KTM 450 SX counters with its own power figure at 165 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: