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All Bikes/Compare/Gas Gas Mc 450f vs Kawasaki Kx 450

Gas Gas Mc 450f vs Kawasaki Kx 450

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Gas Gas Mc 450f vs Kawasaki Kx 450. Gas Gas Mc 450f: ~63 hp @ 9,900 rpm (estimated, closely mirrors KTM 450 SX-F figures) hp, 101 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated; off-road/motocross bikes are not typically tested for top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki Kx 450: ~55 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures — note: dyno results typically range 53–58 hp) hp, 110 kg (curb weight, 2023 model) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated; gearing and terrain dependent — note: best estimate, not manufacturer-specified), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Gas Gas Mc 450f Kawasaki Kx 450
Horsepower (hp)
63 hp
55 hp
Torque (Nm)
53 Nm
52 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
101 kg
110 kg
Type
Motocross
Motocross
Horsepower
~63 hp @ 9,900 rpm (estimated, closely mirrors KTM 450 SX-F figures)
~55 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures — note: dyno results typically range 53–58 hp)
Torque
~53 Nm @ 7,250 rpm (estimated, based on shared engine platform)
~52 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; official figures not published — note: best estimate based on dyno data)
Top Speed
~145 km/h (estimated; off-road/motocross bikes are not typically tested for top speed)
~145 km/h (estimated; gearing and terrain dependent — note: best estimate, not manufacturer-specified)
Weight
101 kg (wet/curb weight)
110 kg (curb weight, 2023 model)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (estimate based on similar platform bikes; varies greatly with riding conditions)
Estimated 6–9 L/100km (note: highly variable depending on riding intensity; off-road/motocross use is not standardized for fuel economy testing)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Gas Gas Mc 450f
Gas Gas Mc 450f
8.0/10

"The smartest backdoor into KTM performance without KTM pricing."

Pros
+KTM mechanicals, lower price
+WP XACT suspension excellent
+Strong, rev-happy 450 engine
Cons
Needs strict service intervals
GasGas app ecosystem immature
Resale value drops fast
Kawasaki Kx 450
Kawasaki Kx 450
8.5/10

"A brilliant 450 that rewards experienced riders who buy smart."

Pros
+Factory suspension genuinely excellent
+Explosive yet manageable power
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
Unforgiving if neglected
Steep learning curve
Consumables burn fast

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