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
| Spec | KTM 450 SX | Linhai 550 EFI |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2010 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 510 cc | 514 cc |
| Weight | 165 kg | 344 kg |
| Seat height | 31 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 2.7 L | 4.2 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Floating Wave discs, 4-piston fixed caliper | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single piston floating caliper | Single disc |
| Tires | 20/7-10 / 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:

