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All Bikes/Compare/Husqvarna Fe 501 vs Ktm 450 Exc-f

Husqvarna Fe 501 vs Ktm 450 Exc-f

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Husqvarna Fe 501 vs Ktm 450 Exc-f. Husqvarna Fe 501: ~63 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; varies slightly by model year) hp, ~111 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by model year) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated; note: gearing and terrain dependent), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Ktm 450 Exc-f: ~63 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: KTM does not officially publish output figures; estimate based on third-party dyno testing of 2020–2024 models) hp, 111 kg (wet/curb weight, based on 2022–2024 model specs) weight, top speed ~170 km/h (note: estimate; street-legal gearing limits top end, varies by year and sprocket setup), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Husqvarna Fe 501 Ktm 450 Exc-f
Horsepower (hp)
63 hp
63 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
54 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
111 kg
111 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
~63 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; varies slightly by model year)
~63 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: KTM does not officially publish output figures; estimate based on third-party dyno testing of 2020–2024 models)
Torque
~55 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated; varies slightly by model year)
~54 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (note: estimate based on third-party dyno data; official figures not published by KTM)
Top Speed
~145 km/h (estimated; note: gearing and terrain dependent)
~170 km/h (note: estimate; street-legal gearing limits top end, varies by year and sprocket setup)
Weight
~111 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by model year)
111 kg (wet/curb weight, based on 2022–2024 model specs)
Fuel
~6–8 L/100km (estimated real-world average depending on terrain and riding style)
Estimated 6–9 L/100km depending on terrain and riding style (note: estimate, varies significantly off-road vs. road)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Husqvarna Fe 501
Husqvarna Fe 501
8.5/10

"The ultimate trail weapon if you commit to proper maintenance."

Pros
+Class-leading WP suspension
+Monstrous tractable engine
+Premium KTM mechanicals underneath
Cons
Expensive used, always
Demanding maintenance schedule
Miserable long-distance comfort
Ktm 450 Exc-f
Ktm 450 Exc-f
8.5/10

"An outstanding used buy, but service history is absolutely non-negotiable."

Pros
+Exceptional power-to-weight ratio
+Street legal enduro capable
+Strong aftermarket parts support
Cons
Expensive maintenance if neglected
Harsh on slow trails
Thirsty for a single

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