Husqvarna FE 450 vs KTM SX 450 F Factory Edition (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Husqvarna FE 450stacks up against the KTM SX 450 F Factory Edition. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHusqvarna FE 450KTM SX 450 F Factory Edition
Model year20262026
Price$12,599$13,699
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight109 kg106 kg
Seat height952 mm958 mm
Fuel capacity8.0 L7.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop®AT82: 80/100-21 (51M) / Dunlop®AT82: 110/100-18 (64M)Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 120/80 R19 62M

Husqvarna FE 450 vs KTM SX 450 F Factory Edition — which should you buy?

Picking between the Husqvarna FE 450 and the KTM SX 450 F Factory Edition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Husqvarna FE 450 brings its published horsepower in a 109 kg package, while the KTM SX 450 F Factory Edition counters with its own power figure at 106 kg. On price, the Husqvarna FE 450 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: