KTM 450 MXC USA vs Kawasaki KX™ 450X (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 450 MXC USAstacks up against the Kawasaki KX™ 450X. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 450 MXC USAKawasaki KX™ 450X
Model year20052026
Price$10,699
Engine448 cc449 cc
Weight112 kg109 kg
Seat height36 mm950 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speedManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesSingle discDisc
Rear brakesSingle discDisc
TiresDunlop® Geomax AT18F: 80/100-21 51M / Dunlop® Geomax AT18 120/80-18 65M

KTM 450 MXC USA vs Kawasaki KX™ 450X — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 450 MXC USA and the Kawasaki KX™ 450X usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 450 MXC USA brings its published horsepower in a 112 kg package, while the Kawasaki KX™ 450X 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: