Kawasaki KX 450 vs KTM 250 SX-F

Last Updated: August 9, 2026

KTM 250 SX-F price starts at Rs. 9.58 Lakh, which is Rs. 34,000 cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki KX 450, priced at Rs. 9.92 Lakh. On the performance front, the KX 450 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 KX 450 and 250 SX-F, the 250 SX-F is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight.

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KX 450 vs 250 SX-F Comparison Summary

Specification Kawasaki KX 450KTM 250 SX-F
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 9.92 LakhRs. 9.58 Lakh
Mileage 25 kmplNot Available
Engine 449 cc249.9 cc
Max power Not Available46.8 PS @ 13900 rpm
Kerb weight 112.9 Kg104 Kg

KX 450 vs 250 SX-F Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki KX 450 STDKTM 250 SX-F STD
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Brand Name Kawasaki KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 9.92 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 KX 450 Colors
KTM 250 SX-F Colors
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-482.6 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-482.6 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Not Available Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
EMI
Rs. 27,161 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 26,230 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 33,406 KX 450 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
143 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
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital DC-CDI
Keihin EMS
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
14.5:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
25 kmpl
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Not Available

Suspension-Front
Ø49 mm, Telescopic Fork (Upside Down), Travel - 305 mm
Wp Xact Usd, Ø 48 mm, Travel - 310 mm
Suspension-Rear
Uni Trak Swingarm, Travel - 307 mm
Wp Xact Monoshock With Linkage, Travel - 300 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
14 psi
15 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
14 psi
15 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
18 psi
15 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
18 psi
15 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-80/100-21 Rear :-120/80-19
Front :-80/100-21, Rear :-110/90-19
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-482.6 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
960 mm
958 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
1 L
1.9 L
Length*Width*Height
2180*820*1270 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1480 mm
1493 mm
Length
2180 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
345 mm
343 mm
Height
1270 mm
Not Available
Width
820 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
6.2 L
7.2 L
Kerb Weight
112.9 Kg
104 Kg
Front Brake Size
270 mm
260 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
220 mm

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

Frame Type
Tubular, Semi Double Cradle
Central Double Cradle Type 25CrMo4
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
Launch Control
Yes
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
Not Available
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Mobile Application
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Not Available
Navigation
Yes
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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The KTM 250 SX-F is cheaper than Kawasaki KX 450 by ₹34,000.
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