| Attribute | KTM 450 EXC Racing 2007 × | Sherco 4.5i Enduro 2005 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2007 | 2005 |
| Make | KTM | Sherco |
| Model | KTM 450 EXC Racing | Sherco 4.5i Enduro |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin MX FCR 39 | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 447.9 | 448.6 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 89 | 94.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 72 | 64 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Kokusan digital 4K-3B | - |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically | - |
| Lubrication system | Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps | - |
| Compression | 11.0:1 | - |
| Exhaust system | Aluminium | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | WP USD | 46 Paioli/Kayaba telescopic fork. Forward offset wheel axle and brake calliper. |
| Rear suspension | WP monoshock PDS | Progressive system with single Paioli absorber with aluminium structure and fully adjustable (four regulation types) |
| Front brakes | Single disc | - |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | - |
| Frame type | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 | Built from Chrome-molybdenum forming a single structure. |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | - |
| Rear tyre | 140/80-18 | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 115 | 295 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 185 | 310 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 26.5 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,481 | 1,485 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 113 | 109 |
| Seat height (mm) | 925 | 920 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 380 | 350 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 8 | - |