Sherco 450 SEF-R vs KTM 450 Rally Prototype (2020)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSherco 450 SEF-RKTM 450 Rally Prototype
Model year20202018
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight109 kg107 kg
Seat height37 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. BremboSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Rear brakesSingle disc. BremboSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18

Sherco 450 SEF-R vs KTM 450 Rally Prototype — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco 450 SEF-R and the KTM 450 Rally Prototype usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco 450 SEF-R brings its published horsepower in a 109 kg package, while the KTM 450 Rally Prototype counters with its own power figure at 107 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: