KTM 450 EXC vs KTM 450 XC-W (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 450 EXCKTM 450 XC-W
Model year20162014
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight111 kg111 kg
Seat height38 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearingsSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearingsSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings

KTM 450 EXC vs KTM 450 XC-W — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 450 EXC and the KTM 450 XC-W usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 450 EXC brings its published horsepower in a 111 kg package, while the KTM 450 XC-W 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: