KTM 450 XC-W vs Aprilia MXV 4.5 (2014)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 450 XC-Wstacks up against the Aprilia MXV 4.5. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | KTM 450 XC-W | Aprilia MXV 4.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2014 | 2013 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 449 cc | 449 cc |
| Weight | 111 kg | — |
| Seat height | 38 mm | 38 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.3 L | 2.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | — | 4-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings | Single disc. Lightweight stainless steel floating disc with Nissin floating caliper. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings | Single disc. Stainless steel disc with Nissin floating caliper |
| Tires | — | 80/100-21 / 110/90-19 |
KTM 450 XC-W vs Aprilia MXV 4.5 — which should you buy?
Picking between the KTM 450 XC-W and the Aprilia MXV 4.5 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 450 XC-W brings its published horsepower in a 111 kg package, while the Aprilia MXV 4.5 counters with its own power figure.
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: