Highland 450cc Cross Country vs KTM 450 EXC Six Days (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Highland 450cc Cross Countrystacks up against the KTM 450 EXC Six Days. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHighland 450cc Cross CountryKTM 450 EXC Six Days
Model year20112016
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight111 kg
Seat height11 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 2-pistonSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Tires80/100-21 / 110/90-19

Highland 450cc Cross Country vs KTM 450 EXC Six Days — which should you buy?

Picking between the Highland 450cc Cross Country and the KTM 450 EXC Six Days usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Highland 450cc Cross Country brings its published horsepower, while the KTM 450 EXC Six Days 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: