KTM 450 EXC-R vs Husaberg FE 450e (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 450 EXC-Rstacks up against the Husaberg FE 450e. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 450 EXC-RHusaberg FE 450e
Model year20082008
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight114 kg109 kg
Seat height38 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 140/80-18 90/90-21 / 140/80-18

KTM 450 EXC-R vs Husaberg FE 450e — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 450 EXC-R and the Husaberg FE 450e 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 Husaberg FE 450e counters with its own power figure at 109 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: