KTM 450 EXC vs Sherco 450 SEF-R Factory (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 450 EXCSherco 450 SEF-R Factory
Model year20162016
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight111 kg109 kg
Seat height38 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearingsSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearingsSingle disc
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18

KTM 450 EXC vs Sherco 450 SEF-R Factory — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 450 EXC and the Sherco 450 SEF-R Factory 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 Sherco 450 SEF-R Factory 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: