Vent Baja 85 Cross vs KTM 85 SX (2022)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vent Baja 85 Crossstacks up against the KTM 85 SX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVent Baja 85 CrossKTM 85 SX
Model year20222019
Price
Engine85 cc85 cc
Weight90 kg68 kg
Seat height34 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L1.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Floating discs. Wave disc. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Floating disc. Wave disc. Single disc
Tires80/90-21 / 100/80-18

Vent Baja 85 Cross vs KTM 85 SX — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vent Baja 85 Cross and the KTM 85 SX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vent Baja 85 Cross brings its published horsepower in a 90 kg package, while the KTM 85 SX counters with its own power figure at 68 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: