Kawasaki KLX 450R vs KTM 250 SX-F

Last Updated: September 4, 2026

KTM 250 SX-F price starts at Rs. 9.58 Lakh, which is Rs. 3,000 cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki KLX 450R, priced at Rs. 9.61 Lakh. On the performance front, the KLX 450R uses a 449cc engine and the 250 SX-F a 249.9cc engine producing 46.8 PS @ 13900 rpm. If you're deciding between the KLX 450R and 250 SX-F, the 250 SX-F is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight.

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KLX 450R vs 250 SX-F Comparison Summary

Specification Kawasaki KLX 450RKTM 250 SX-F
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 9.61 LakhRs. 9.58 Lakh
Mileage 23 kmplNot Available
Engine 449 cc249.9 cc
Max power Not Available46.8 PS @ 13900 rpm
Kerb weight 126 Kg104 Kg

KLX 450R vs 250 SX-F Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki KLX 450R STDKTM 250 SX-F STD
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Brand Name Kawasaki KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 9.61 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 9.58 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke
Max Power Not Available 46.8 PS @ 13900 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki KLX 450R Colors
KTM 250 SX-F Colors
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-482.6 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Not Available Dual Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Not Available
EMI
Rs. 26,312 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 26,230 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 31,842 KLX 450R Insurance Rs. 24,799 250 SX-F Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
150 kmph
136 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke
Engine Displacement
449 cc
249.9 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
Not Available
46.8 PS @ 13900 rpm
Max Torque
Not Available
26.5 Nm @ 9500 rpm
Bore
96 mm
81 mm
Stroke
62.1 mm
48.5 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
Keihin EMS
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
14.5:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
23 kmpl
Not Available

Suspension-Front
Ø48 mm Inverted AOS Type Telescopic Fork With 22 Way Compression And 18 Way Rebound Damping, Travel - 305mm
Wp Xact Usd, Ø 48 mm, Travel - 310 mm
Suspension-Rear
Uni Trak With 22 Way Low Speed, 2 Turns Or More High Speed Compression Damping, 22 Way Rebound Damping And Adjustable Spring Preload, Travel - 315mm
Wp Xact Monoshock With Linkage, Travel - 300 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
11 psi
15 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
11 psi
15 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
14 psi
15 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
14 psi
15 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-80/100-21 Rear :-120/90-18
Front :-80/100-21, Rear :-110/90-19
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-482.6 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
101 kg
Seat height
935 mm
958 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
1 L
1.9 L
Length*Width*Height
2175*820*1250 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1480 mm
1493 mm
Length
2175 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
315 mm
343 mm
Height
1250 mm
Not Available
Width
820 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
8 L
7.2 L
Kerb Weight
126 Kg
104 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Not Available
Front Brake Size
250 mm
260 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
220 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Li-ion
Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
Not Available
Battery Capacity
12.8V / 2AH
12.8V / 2AH

Frame Type
Perimeter, Aluminium
Central Double Cradle Type 25CrMo4
Trip Meter
Digital
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Kick Start
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
Launch Control
Not Available
Yes
Handlebar type
Not Available
Neken, Aluminum
ABS
Not Available
Dual Channel
Body Type
Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Speedometer
Digital
Not Available
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Not Available
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years or 30,000 Km
2 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
30000
50000
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Which bike is best between Kawasaki KLX 450R vs KTM 250 SX-F?
KTM 250 SX-F is better on the grounds of maintenance and features. On the basis of mileage, performance and comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki KLX 450R vs KTM 250 SX-F?
The KTM 250 SX-F is cheaper than Kawasaki KLX 450R by ₹3,000.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki KLX 450R vs KTM 250 SX-F?
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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