KTM 450 SX‑F vs KTM 500 EXC Six Days Comparison

Engine & Performance

Clutch Type	Wet, Multi Plate	Hydraulic Multi-Plate
Bore X Stroke	95 mm x 63.4 mm	92 mm x 72 mm
No. Of Cylinder	1	1
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooling
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Compression Ratio	14.0:1	--
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Displacement	449 cc	510.4 cc
Emission Control	--	Catalytic Converter
Engine Capacity	--	0.5 L
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	--	1
Exhuast Pipes	--	Single
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
Injection Type	--	Indirect Injection

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Electrical

Indicator Light	No	No
Head Lamp	No	Reflector
Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Accessory Outlet	No	No
Tail Lamp	No	No
Adjustable Headlights	--	Yes

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Performance

Engine Displacement	--	510 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Supply System	EFI	EFI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Start Option	Electric	Kick & Electric
Ignition Type	--	Digital Ignition

Chassis & Suspension

Chrome Garnish	No	Yes
Seat Type	Single Seat	Slender
Body Frame Type	Central Tube	Central Tube
Suspension Travel(Rear)	300 mm	335 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	310 mm	300 mm
Front Suspension	USD	USD WP Suspension
Rear Suspension	WP Shock	WP Suspension PDS
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Material	Steel	Chrome, Molybdenum, Steel
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	--	No

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R19	R18
Front Wheel Size	R21	R21
Front Tyre	80/100 R21	90/90 R21
Rear Tyre	100/90 R19	120/90 R18
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	--

Dimension

Seating Capacity	1	2
Wheelbase	1485 mm	1482 mm
Dry Weight	100 kg	111.5 kg
Category	Off Road	--
Ground Clearance	370 mm	345 mm
Seat Height	950 mm	--

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Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	4-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

Shutter Lock	No	No
Engine Check Warning	No	No
Side Reflectors	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Traction Control	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Stability Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Off Road Off Road	Sport Sport
Back Rest	No	No
ABS	No	Yes
Pass Switch	No	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	No	Yes
Central Locking	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	Optional Optional

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Console

Navigator	No	No
Oil Change Indicator	No	No
Speedometer	No	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Odometer	No	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Tachometer	No	No
Fuel Gauge	No	No
Tripmeter	No	--

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	Yes
Cruise Control	No	No

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Transmission

Wheel Type

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Spoke Spoke