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Ktm Sx-f 450 vs Ktm Sx 450

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm Sx-f 450 vs Ktm Sx 450. Ktm Sx-f 450: ~63 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated for recent 2022-2024 models; KTM does not officially publish dyno figures) hp, 101 kg (wet/curb weight — 2023 model) weight, top speed ~175 km/h (estimated; note: varies with gearing and terrain), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Ktm Sx 450: ~63 hp @ 9,500 rpm (estimated for modern 2020+ generation) hp, ~106 kg (wet/curb weight, varies slightly by model year) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated; note: motocross bikes are not optimized for top speed, this is an approximate real-world figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Ktm Sx-f 450 Ktm Sx 450
Horsepower (hp)
63 hp
63 hp
Torque (Nm)
54 Nm
54 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
101 kg
106 kg
Type
Motocross
Motocross
Horsepower
~63 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated for recent 2022-2024 models; KTM does not officially publish dyno figures)
~63 hp @ 9,500 rpm (estimated for modern 2020+ generation)
Torque
~54 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated for recent models; note: official figures not published by KTM)
~54 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated for modern 2020+ generation)
Top Speed
~175 km/h (estimated; note: varies with gearing and terrain)
~145 km/h (estimated; note: motocross bikes are not optimized for top speed, this is an approximate real-world figure)
Weight
101 kg (wet/curb weight — 2023 model)
~106 kg (wet/curb weight, varies slightly by model year)
Fuel
~6-9 L/100km (estimated real-world; varies heavily with riding intensity — note: no official figure provided by KTM for off-road race use)
~7–9 L/100km (estimated; highly variable depending on riding intensity — note: motocross bikes are not typically measured by fuel economy)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Ktm Sx-f 450
Ktm Sx-f 450
8.5/10

"A brilliant machine that demands respect, research, and deep pockets."

Pros
+Best-in-class power delivery
+WP suspension genuinely race-spec
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
Maintenance intervals brutally short
Expensive rebuild costs
Unforgiving for beginners
Ktm Sx 450
Ktm Sx 450
8.5/10

"Extraordinary machine that ruthlessly punishes neglectful owners and rewards disciplined ones."

Pros
+Best-in-class power delivery
+Exceptional factory-grade suspension
+Lightweight chromoly frame
Cons
Brutal mandatory maintenance schedule
Unforgiving for intermediate riders
Expensive genuine KTM parts

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Twin Air Foam Air Filter KTM 450 SX-F
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Acerbis X-Ultimate Handguards KTM Orange
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Renthal Ultralight Sprocket & Chain Kit KTM 450 SX
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