Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Honda Crf450rx
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 500 Exc-f
Honda Crf450rx
Horsepower (hp)
63 hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
51 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
111 kg
110 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
~63 hp @ 8,750 rpm (estimated based on published KTM data for recent model years)
~56 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated; Honda does not officially publish power figures)
Torque
~55 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
~51 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated; Honda does not officially publish torque figures)
Top Speed
~175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions)
~170 km/h (estimated; note: top speed is not the primary design focus of this off-road machine)
Weight
111 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate for recent model years)
110 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate)
Fuel
~6.0 L/100km (estimated real-world average; varies greatly with riding style and terrain)
Approximately 8–10 L/100km (10–12.5 km/L) under hard off-road riding conditions
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm 500 Exc-f
8.5/10
"The ultimate dual-sport weapon for experienced, mechanically committed riders only."
Pros
+Unmatched power-to-weight ratio
+World-class WP suspension
+Street legal adventure capability
Cons
−Brutal maintenance costs
−Punishing on tarmac
−Savage power for beginners
Honda Crf450rx
8.5/10
"Exceptional used buy if maintenance history checks out completely."
Pros
+HRC-derived suspension setup
+Electric start saves everything
+18-inch trail-friendly wheel
Cons
−Valve checks get expensive fast
−Heavy for tight singletrack
−Used examples often thrashed