Ktm Rc8 vs Cfmoto 450sr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Rc8 vs Cfmoto 450sr. Ktm Rc8: 173 hp @ 10,000 rpm (RC8 R variant; base RC8 approx. 155 hp) hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Cfmoto 450sr: 47 hp @ 9,750 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~180 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by CFMoto), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Rc8
Cfmoto 450sr
Horsepower (hp)
173 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
117 Nm
43 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
189 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
173 hp @ 10,000 rpm (RC8 R variant; base RC8 approx. 155 hp)
47 hp @ 9,750 rpm
Torque
117 Nm @ 8,000 rpm (RC8 R variant)
43 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
~180 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by CFMoto)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm Rc8
7.5/10
"A flawed masterpiece that demands commitment, cash, and mechanical sympathy."
Pros
+Thunderous V-twin character
+Stunning KTM visual presence
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
Cons
−Patchy early build quality
−Brutal commuting ergonomics
−Expensive suspension rebuilds
Cfmoto 450sr
7.5/10
"Brilliant bang-for-buck sportsbike if parts availability doesn't scare you."
Pros
+Brembo brakes punch above weight
+KYB suspension genuinely competent
+Strong parallel twin midrange
Cons
−Parts sourcing still problematic
−Traction control intervention clunky
−Fairing plastics feel budget-grade
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