Rieju MRX 450 vs KTM 450 EXC-R (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Rieju MRX 450stacks up against the KTM 450 EXC-R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecRieju MRX 450KTM 450 EXC-R
Model year20082008
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight115 kg114 kg
Seat height29 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.7 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 130/90-18 90/90-21 / 140/80-18

Rieju MRX 450 vs KTM 450 EXC-R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Rieju MRX 450 and the KTM 450 EXC-R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Rieju MRX 450 brings its published horsepower in a 115 kg package, while the KTM 450 EXC-R counters with its own power figure at 114 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: