KTM 450 SX ATV vs Polaris Sportsman 400 HO (2014)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 450 SX ATVstacks up against the Polaris Sportsman 400 HO. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | KTM 450 SX ATV | Polaris Sportsman 400 HO |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2010 | 2014 |
| Price | — | $5,699 |
| Engine | 449 cc | 455 cc |
| Weight | 165 kg | 312 kg |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 34 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.7 L | 4.1 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 20/6-10 / 18/10-8 | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 |
KTM 450 SX ATV vs Polaris Sportsman 400 HO — which should you buy?
Picking between the KTM 450 SX ATV and the Polaris Sportsman 400 HO usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 450 SX ATV brings its published horsepower in a 165 kg package, while the Polaris Sportsman 400 HO counters with its own power figure at 312 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: