Honda CRF® 450R vs KTM 450 SX-F (2026)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CRF® 450Rstacks up against the KTM 450 SX-F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda CRF® 450R | KTM 450 SX-F |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Price | $9,699 | — |
| Engine | 449 cc | 450 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 63 hp |
| Weight | 113 kg | 103 kg |
| Seat height | 960 mm | 38 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 6.0 L | 1.9 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Manual, 5 speed, Chain | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Disc | Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings |
| Rear brakes | Disc | Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings |
| Tires | Dunlop® Geomax MX33: 80/100-21 / Dunlop® Geomax MX33: 120/80-19 | 1.6-21 / 2.15-19 |
Honda CRF® 450R vs KTM 450 SX-F — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda CRF® 450R and the KTM 450 SX-F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CRF® 450R brings its published horsepower in a 113 kg package, while the KTM 450 SX-F counters with 63 hp at 103 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: