Sherco 450 SEF Racing vs KTM 450 SX-F Cairoli (2021)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSherco 450 SEF RacingKTM 450 SX-F Cairoli
Model year20212020
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Horsepower63 hp
Weight100 kg
Seat height37 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed4-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 Racing vs KTM 450 SX-F Cairoli — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco 450 SEF Racing and the KTM 450 SX-F Cairoli usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco 450 SEF Racing brings its published horsepower, while the KTM 450 SX-F Cairoli counters with 63 hp at 100 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: