Husqvarna FC 450 vs KTM 500 EXC-F: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Husqvarna FC 450 (2023) and the KTM 500 EXC-F (2027-present), using the latest model year of each.

Full specs

Specification	Husqvarna FC 450 2023 · Heritage Remove	KTM 500 EXC-F 2027-present Remove
Category	Dual-sport	Dual-sport
Years	2023	2027-present
Engine	449.9 ccm (27.45 cubic inches), Single cylinder, four-stroke, Carburettor. 44mm Keihin	single-cylinder , 4 strokes Keihin 42 mm Injection Cooling system : liquid 1 ACT 4 valves 510.90 cc 64 ch (63.10 hp)
Cylinders	1	1
Displacement	449 cc	510 cc
Power	63 hp	63.1 hpBest
Torque	—Not available	—Not available
Transmission	5-speed, Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics, Chain (final drive)	6 stage gearbox , manual Secondary by chain
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	102.8 kg (dry)Best	108.2 kg (dry)
Seat height	939 mm	963 mm
Fuel capacity	7.2 L	8.5 LBest
Front suspension	WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm	WP XACT Inverted Fork, Ø 48 mm / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 300 mm (11.81 in) Compression and rebound adjustment
Rear suspension	WP XACT Monoshock with linkage	WP XPLOR Shock Absorber with PDS / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 310 mm (12.20 in) Preload adjustment
Brake system	—Not available	—Not available
Front brake	Single disc. Brembo twin-piston floating calliper, 260 mm	1 disc Ø 260 mm (10.24 in), 2-piston caliper
Rear brake	Single disc. Brembo single-piston floating calliper, 220 mm	1 disc Ø 220 mm (8.66 in), single-piston caliper
Front tire	90/90-21	90/90-21
Rear tire	140/90-18	140/80-18
Quickshifter	—Not available	—Not available
Launch price	—Not available	—Not available