KTM 450 SX vs Linhai 550 EFI (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 450 SXstacks up against the Linhai 550 EFI. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 450 SXLinhai 550 EFI
Model year20122010
Price
Engine510 cc514 cc
Weight165 kg344 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.7 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Floating Wave discs, 4-piston fixed caliperSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single piston floating caliperSingle disc
Tires20/7-10 / 20/11-9 24/8-12 / 24/11-10

KTM 450 SX vs Linhai 550 EFI — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 450 SX and the Linhai 550 EFI usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 450 SX brings its published horsepower in a 165 kg package, while the Linhai 550 EFI counters with its own power figure at 344 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: