KTM SX 450 F Factory Edition vs Honda CRF® 450X (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM SX 450 F Factory Editionstacks up against the Honda CRF® 450X. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM SX 450 F Factory EditionHonda CRF® 450X
Model year20262026
Price$13,699$9,999
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight106 kg124 kg
Seat height958 mm962 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L7.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscDisc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscDisc
TiresDunlop® GEOMAX MX34 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 120/80 R19 62MDunlop® MX52: 80/100-21 / Dunlop® MX52: 110/100-18

KTM SX 450 F Factory Edition vs Honda CRF® 450X — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM SX 450 F Factory Edition and the Honda CRF® 450X usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM SX 450 F Factory Edition brings its published horsepower in a 106 kg package, while the Honda CRF® 450X counters with its own power figure at 124 kg. On price, the Honda CRF® 450X has the lower MSRP.

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: