Husqvarna FC 450 vs KTM 450 SMR: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Husqvarna FC 450 (2023) and the KTM 450 SMR (2026-present), using the latest model year of each.

Full specs

Specification	Husqvarna FC 450 2023 · Heritage Remove	KTM 450 SMR 2026-present Remove
Category	Dual-sport	Dual-sport
Years	2023	2026-present
Engine	449.9 ccm (27.45 cubic inches), Single cylinder, four-stroke, Carburettor. 44mm Keihin	single-cylinder , 4 strokes Injection Ø 44 mm Cooling system : liquid 1 ACT 4 valves 449.90 cc 63 ch (62.10 hp) Compression : 13.1 : 1 Starting system : electric
Cylinders	1	1
Displacement	449 cc	449 cc
Power	63 hpBest	62.1 hp
Torque	—Not available	—Not available
Transmission	5-speed, Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics, Chain (final drive)	5 stage gearbox , manual - shifter as standard Secondary by chain
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	102.8 kg (dry)	—Not available
Seat height	939 mm	898 mm
Fuel capacity	7.2 L	7.2 L
Front suspension	WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm	telehydraulic inverted fork Ø 48 mm WP XACT / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 283 mm (11.14 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment
Rear suspension	WP XACT Monoshock with linkage	WP XACT monoshock / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 266 mm (10.47 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment
Brake system	—Not available	—Not available
Front brake	Single disc. Brembo twin-piston floating calliper, 260 mm	1 Brembo wave disc Ø 310 mm (12.2 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper (M50 monobloc)
Rear brake	Single disc. Brembo single-piston floating calliper, 220 mm	1 wave disc Ø 220 mm (8.66 in), single-piston caliper
Front tire	90/90-21	125/75-16.5
Rear tire	140/90-18	165/55-17
Quickshifter	—Not available	—Not available
Launch price	—Not available	—Not available