60 hp / 44.1 kW
Power
45 Nm
Torque
165 kg
Weight
450 ccm
Displacement
€ 7,999
Price (DE)
The KTM 450 RC is a compact supersport with the new 450cc LC4c parallel-twin. Fully faired, with cornering ABS, IMU and quickshifter as standard – an aggressive sport package in the A2 segment.
Model Details
| Lifecycle | new |
Model Info
| Vehicle Type | street |
| Target Audience | Sport riders, A2 upgrades, track day riders |
Engine & Performance
| Engine Type | Parallel-twin (LC4c), liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4 valves/cyl. |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Displacement | 450 ccm |
| Power | 60 hp |
| Power (kW) | 44.1 kW |
| Power at RPM | 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 45 Nm |
| Torque at RPM | 8,000 rpm |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5+ |
Drivetrain
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Clutch | Multi-plate wet clutch, anti-hopping |
Performance
| Power-to-Weight | 0.4 hp/kg |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | Steel trellis frame |
| Front Fork | USD telescopic fork |
| Fork Brand | WP APEX |
| Front Travel | 120 mm |
| Rear Shock | Central monoshock |
| Shock Brand | WP APEX |
| Rear Travel | 120 mm |
Brakes
| Front Disc Count | 1 |
| Front Disc Size | 320 mm |
| Front Caliper | 4-piston radial |
| Rear Disc Size | 230 mm |
| Rear Caliper | 1-piston |
| ABS | Yes |
| ABS Type | Cornering ABS |
| IMU | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight
| Seat Height | 820 mm |
| Wet Weight | 165 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 L |
Tires & Wheels
| Front Tire | 110/70 R17 |
| Rear Tire | 150/60 R17 |
Electronics & Rider Aids
| Riding Modes | Yes |
| Mode Count | 3 |
| Mode Names | Street, Sport, Rain |
| Traction Control | Yes |
| TC Levels | 3 |
| TC IMU-based | Yes |
| TC Deactivatable | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Standard |
| QS Direction | Up & Down |
Display & Connectivity
| Display | TFT |
| Display Size | 5 " |
| Smartphone Mirroring | yes |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, WiFi |
Lighting
| Headlight | LED |
| DRL | Yes |
Price & Availability
| Price Germany | 7,999 € |
| Price per HP | 133 €/hp |
| Market Launch | Q2 2026 |
| Colors | KTM Orange |
| A2 Compatible | Yes |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Aggressive design, cornering ABS, IMU, quickshifter, lightweight, KTM motorsport DNA
Weaknesses
- Sporty riding position not for everyone, only 450cc
Competitors
Honda CBR500R
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Yamaha YZF-R3
CFMoto 450SR