KTM 500 EXC-F 2018 vs. Honda CRF450R 2018

KTM 500 EXC-F 2018

KTM 500 EXC-F 2018

Honda CRF450R 2018

Honda CRF450R 2018

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Technical Specifications KTM 500 EXC-F 2018 compared to Honda CRF450R 2018

KTM 500 EXC-F 2018
Honda CRF450R 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore95 mmBore96 mm
StrokeStroke72 mmStroke62.1 mm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio13.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement510.4 ccmDisplacement449.7 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandShowa
DiameterDiameter48 mmDiameter49 mm
TravelTravel300 mmTravel305 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountdirectShock mountPro-Link
BrandBrandWPBrandShowa
TravelTravel310 mmTravel133 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeCentral tubeFrame typeTwin Tube
RakeRake63.5 degreeRake27 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter260 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter240 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width80 mmFront tyre width80 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height100 %Front tyre height100 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width140 mmRear tyre width120 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter19 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,482 mmWheelbase1,482 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height960 mmSeat Height960 mm

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 500 EXC-F 2018

KTM 500 EXC-F 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CRF450R 2018

Honda CRF450R 2018

Honda has hit the jackpot with the new 2021 CRF450R. Through constant further development, we find a true handling monster with the 2021 model year. Comparisons with the 250 in terms of handling cannot be dismissed out of hand. Thanks to electronic aids, the power delivery is no longer as demanding as on 450s.

Very good handling characteristics

equipped with numerous electronic features

chassis perfectly tuned for the hobby pilot

finally hydraulic clutch

Chassis a little too soft for really fast riders in the basic setting

routing of hydraulic hose coupling

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 500 EXC-F vs Honda CRF450R

Price KTM 500 EXC-F

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Price Honda CRF450R

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