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

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

Spec comparison

SpecSherco Motorcycles SEF 450 FactoryKTM SX 450 F
Model year20262026
Price$13,390$11,649
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight102 kg
Seat height950 mm958 mm
Fuel capacity9.0 L7.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresMichelin Enduro Medium 1.6 X 21 / Michelin Enduro Medium 1.6 X 21Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 110/90 R19 62M

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

Picking between the Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory and the KTM SX 450 F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco Motorcycles SEF 450 Factory brings its published horsepower, while the KTM SX 450 F counters with its own power figure at 102 kg. On price, the KTM SX 450 F 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: