Kove MX450 Cross R vs KTM 500 EXC-F: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Kove MX450 Cross R (2026-present) and the KTM 500 EXC-F (2027-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Kove MX450 Cross R 64.1 hp, KTM 500 EXC-F 63.1 hp.
Key figures
Power hp
- Kove MX450 Cross R (2026-present)64.1 (best)
- KTM 500 EXC-F (2027-present)63.1
Torque Nm
- Kove MX450 Cross R (2026-present)49
- KTM 500 EXC-F (2027-present)No data
Weight kg
- Kove MX450 Cross R (2026-present)102
- KTM 500 EXC-F (2027-present)108.2
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2026-present Remove |  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 1 ACT 4 valves 510.90 cc 64 ch (63.10 hp) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement | 449 cc | 510 cc |
| Power | 64.1 hp @ 9,000 rpmBest | 63.1 hp |
| Torque | 49 Nm @ 7,500 rpm | Not available |
| Transmission | 5 stage gearbox , manual - standard shifter Secondary by chain | 6 stage gearbox , manual Secondary by chain |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 102 kg (wet) | 108.2 kg (dry) |
| 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 adjustment |
| Brake system | Not available | Not available |
| Front brake | 1 Taisko wave disc Ø 260 mm (10.24 in), 2-piston caliper | 1 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 |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.