KTM 450 EXC-R vs GAS GAS EC 450 FSR (2009)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 450 EXC-Rstacks up against the GAS GAS EC 450 FSR. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | KTM 450 EXC-R | GAS GAS EC 450 FSR |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 449 cc | 449 cc |
| Weight | 114 kg | 118 kg |
| Seat height | 38 mm | 37 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.4 L | 2.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Double-piston Nissin |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Single-piston Nissin |
| Tires | 90/90-21 / 140/80-18 | 90/90-21 / 140/80-18 |
KTM 450 EXC-R vs GAS GAS EC 450 FSR — which should you buy?
Picking between the KTM 450 EXC-R and the GAS GAS EC 450 FSR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 450 EXC-R brings its published horsepower in a 114 kg package, while the GAS GAS EC 450 FSR counters with its own power figure at 118 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: