Kawasaki KX 450 vs KTM 450 SX-F

Last Updated: November 11, 2026

Kawasaki KX 450 price starts at Rs. 9.92 Lakh, which is Rs. 33,100 cheaper than the base variant of KTM 450 SX-F, priced at Rs. 10.25 Lakh. On the performance front, the KX 450 uses a 449cc engine and the 450 SX-F a 449.9cc engine producing 62.96 PS @ 9500 rpm. If you're deciding between the KX 450 and 450 SX-F, the 450 SX-F is the better pick for a lighter kerb weight.

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KX 450 vs 450 SX-F Comparison Summary

Specification Kawasaki KX 450KTM 450 SX-F
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 9.92 LakhRs. 10.25 Lakh
Mileage 25 kmplNot Available
Engine 449 cc449.9 cc
Max power Not Available62.96 PS @ 9500 rpm
Kerb weight 112.9 Kg107 Kg

KX 450 vs 450 SX-F Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki KX 450 STDKTM 450 SX-F STD
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Brand Name Kawasaki KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 9.92 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.25 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke
Max Power Not Available 62.96 PS @ 9500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki KX 450 Colors
KTM 450 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. 28,067 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 32,294 KX 450 Insurance Rs. 32,776 450 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
197 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
449.9 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
Not Available
62.96 PS @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque
Not Available
74 Nm @ 9500 rpm
Bore
96 mm
95 mm
Stroke
62.1 mm
63.4 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Carburetor
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital DC-CDI
Keihin EMS
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
13.1:1

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
102.6 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
107 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
Not Available
Battery Capacity
12.8V / 2AH
12.8V / 2AH
Power Modes
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Tubular, Semi Double Cradle
Central Double Cradle Type 25CrMo4 (Subframe - Aluminium reinforced Polyamide)
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
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
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
KTM 450 SX-F
  • The KTM 450 SX-F is a motocross bike, and is the most premium offering by KTM in that segment. Even though it is a four-stroke bike, it is not road legal as it is designed only for competition use.
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