KTM SX 450 F Factory Edition vs Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM SX 450 F Factory EditionSherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory
Model year20262026
Price$13,699$13,390
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight106 kg
Seat height958 mm950 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L9.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® GEOMAX MX34 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 120/80 R19 62MMichelin Enduro Medium 1.6 X 21 / Michelin Enduro Medium 1.6 X 21

KTM SX 450 F Factory Edition vs Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM SX 450 F Factory Edition and the Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory 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 Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory counters with its own power figure. On price, the Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory 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: