Best Enduro Bike 450cc class
Best Enduro Bike 450cc class
For enduro riding in the 450cc class, focus on manageable mass, suspension suited to rough trails, and a seat height you can handle when the terrain gets awkward. The catalog includes two exact 449.9 cc enduro models: the Husqvarna FE 450 and KTM 450 EXC-F. It also lists the Honda CRF450RX at 449.8 cc, an off-road model with a full-tank curb weight, and the larger KTM 500 EXC-F at 510.9 cc as a nearby alternative. These bikes differ in rear suspension layout and listed tank capacity, which may matter depending on your terrain and range needs. Compare weights carefully: the Husqvarna and KTM figures are without fuel, while Honda’s is curb weight with a full tank, so those numbers are not directly comparable. Seat heights here are tall, from 952 to 963 mm; check fit in person, especially if you expect frequent stops or technical sections.
Top Picks
Husqvarna FE 450 (2025)
449.9 cc 4-Stroke, 109.8 kg (without fuel), seat 952 mm, tank 8 L, Fuel injection, rear: WP XACT shock with linkage, 300 mm travel, starter: Electric, US list $12,249
This is an exact 450cc-class enduro at 449.9 cc, with electric start and 300 mm rear-wheel travel from its WP XACT linkage shock. Its 952 mm seat is the lowest among these picks, and its 109.8 kg figure is without fuel; the 8 L tank is listed.
Husqvarna FE 450 verified specs
KTM 450 EXC-F (2025)
449.9 cc 4-Stroke, 107.4 kg (without fuel), seat 963 mm, tank 8.5 L, Fuel injection, rear: WP XPLOR shock, PDS (no linkage), 310 mm travel, Not sold in the US; the US equivalent is the 450 XCF-W ($12,149)
At 449.9 cc, it is an exact match for the class, and its WP XPLOR PDS rear suspension offers 310 mm travel without linkage. The listed weight is 107.4 kg without fuel and the seat is 963 mm; note that it is not sold in the US, where the catalog identifies the 450 XCF-W ($12,149) as its equivalent.
Honda CRF450RX (2025)
449.8 cc 4-Stroke, 116.1 kg (curb, full tank), seat 958 mm, tank 7.9 L, Fuel injection, rear: Showa shock with Pro-Link linkage, 307 mm travel, starter: Electric, US list $9,999
The CRF450RX’s 449.8 cc engine and Showa shock with Pro-Link linkage and 307 mm travel make it a strong 450-class off-road option. Its 958 mm seat and 7.9 L tank are listed, and its 116.1 kg curb weight includes a full tank, so it should not be directly weighed against the fuel-free figures of the other picks.
KTM 500 EXC-F (2025)
510.9 cc 4-Stroke, 108.4 kg (without fuel, international spec), seat 963 mm, tank 8.5 L, Fuel injection, rear: WP XPLOR shock, PDS (no linkage), 310 mm travel, starter: Electric, US list $13,099
At 510.9 cc, this is a larger-than-450 alternative for riders who are open to exceeding the class displacement, with a WP XPLOR PDS rear shock offering 310 mm travel. It has electric start, an 8.5 L tank, and a 963 mm seat; its 108.4 kg weight is without fuel, and the US list price is $13,099.
The Verdict
For an exact 450cc-class enduro, start by comparing the Husqvarna FE 450 and KTM 450 EXC-F, then choose based on seat fit, rear-suspension layout, and market availability.
