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All Bikes/Compare/Ktm Enduro 500 Exc vs Gas Gas Ec 450f

Ktm Enduro 500 Exc vs Gas Gas Ec 450f

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm Enduro 500 Exc vs Gas Gas Ec 450f. Ktm Enduro 500 Exc: 65 hp @ 8,000 rpm (approximate; varies slightly by model year) hp, 108 kg (wet/curb weight — approximate for recent model years) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: not optimized for top speed, gearing is off-road biased), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Gas Gas Ec 450f: Estimated 55–58 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: GAS GAS does not officially publish power figures; based on platform comparisons with KTM 450 EXC-F) hp, 111 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate; dry weight approximately 103 kg) weight, top speed Estimated 155–165 km/h (note: best estimate; not officially published by manufacturer), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Ktm Enduro 500 Exc Gas Gas Ec 450f
Horsepower (hp)
65 hp
55 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
50 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
108 kg
111 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
65 hp @ 8,000 rpm (approximate; varies slightly by model year)
Estimated 55–58 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: GAS GAS does not officially publish power figures; based on platform comparisons with KTM 450 EXC-F)
Torque
55 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (approximate; varies slightly by model year)
Estimated 50 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (note: best estimate based on engine family data)
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: not optimized for top speed, gearing is off-road biased)
Estimated 155–165 km/h (note: best estimate; not officially published by manufacturer)
Weight
108 kg (wet/curb weight — approximate for recent model years)
111 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate; dry weight approximately 103 kg)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average; varies significantly with riding style
Estimated 6–8 L/100km (note: highly variable depending on terrain and riding style; manufacturer does not publish official figures)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Ktm Enduro 500 Exc
Ktm Enduro 500 Exc
7.8/10

"An exceptional machine that punishes neglectful previous owners — and their buyers."

Pros
+Massive usable torque everywhere
+Genuinely road-legal capable
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
Oil consumption is real
Suspension needs frequent servicing
Harsh below 3,000 rpm
Gas Gas Ec 450f
Gas Gas Ec 450f
7.8/10

"A backdoor KTM deal that rewards careful used buyers enormously."

Pros
+KTM parts, zero sourcing headaches
+Undervalued badge, better deals
+Potent, tractable 450 motor
Cons
Intimidating for intermediate riders
Neglected examples are expensive
Valve clearances often skipped

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