Veli VL400 GS vs KTM 400 EXC (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Veli VL400 GSstacks up against the KTM 400 EXC. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVeli VL400 GSKTM 400 EXC
Model year20162011
Price
Engine388 cc393 cc
Weight142 kg114 kg
Seat height31 mm39 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission7-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/90-16 / 140/70-16 90/90-21 / 140/80-18

Veli VL400 GS vs KTM 400 EXC — which should you buy?

Picking between the Veli VL400 GS and the KTM 400 EXC usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Veli VL400 GS brings its published horsepower in a 142 kg package, while the KTM 400 EXC counters with its own power figure at 114 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: