Kove MX450 Cross R vs KTM 450 EXC-F: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Kove MX450 Cross R (2026-present) and the KTM 450 EXC-F (2027-present), using the latest model year of each.

Full specs

Specification	Kove MX450 Cross R 2026-present Remove	KTM 450 EXC-F 2027-present Remove
Category	Dual-sport	Dual-sport
Years	2026-present	2027-present
Engine	single-cylinder , 4 strokes Injection Cooling system : liquid 1 ACT 449.90 cc 65 ch (64.10 hp) to 9,000 rpm 5 mkg (49 Nm) to 7,500 rpm	single-cylinder , 4 strokes Keihin 42 mm Injection Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves 449.90 cc 57 ch (56.20 hp) Compression : 12.75 : 1 Starting system : electric
Cylinders	1	1
Displacement	449 cc	449 cc
Power	64.1 hp @ 9,000 rpmBest	56.2 hp
Torque	49 Nm @ 7,500 rpm	—Not available
Transmission	5 stage gearbox , manual - standard shifter Secondary by chain	6 stage gearbox , manual - optional shifter Secondary by chain
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	102 kg (wet)	—Not available
Seat height	960 mm	963 mm
Fuel capacity	7 L	8.5 LBest
Front suspension	Reverse telescopic hydraulic fork, 48 mm diameter / Yuan , Wheel travel : 310 mm (12.20 in)	WP XACT Inverted Fork, Ø 48 mm / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 300 mm (11.81 in) Compression and rebound adjustment
Rear suspension	Single shock absorber / Yuan , Wheel travel : 290 mm (11.42 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment	WP XPLOR Shock Absorber with PDS / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 310 mm (12.20 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment
Brake system	—Not available	—Not available
Front brake	1 Taisko wave disc Ø 260 mm (10.24 in), 2-piston caliper	1 Brembo disc Ø 260 mm (10.24 in), 2-piston caliper
Rear brake	1 Taisko wave disc Ø 240 mm (9.45 in), single-piston caliper	1 disc Ø 220 mm (8.66 in), single-piston caliper
Front tire	80/100-21	90/90-21
Rear tire	110/90-19	140/80-18
Quickshifter	—Not available	—Not available
Launch price	—Not available	—Not available