Main Difference between 450 XC & EXC?

[ScottYZ250]

I'm considering buying a KTM450 for trail riding and Enduros. What are the main differences between these two bikes? I live in CA. Are they both green stickered? Do both come with the magic button? Is the button really worth the extra weight?

Any opinions or knowledgable advise regarding KTM is appreciated...

 

[hillsNtrails]

Differences

450XC
E start and Kick start
Not sure if it is green or red sticker.
weight 247.4 lbs. (no fuel)
Fuel capacity is a big difference - 3.43 gal.
Front / rear rims 1.60 x 21"; 2.15 x 18" DID
Ground clearance (unloaded) 385 mm (15.16")
Price - $7448.00US

450EXC-G -
E-start and Kick start.
Green sticker (in the EXC-G, "G" denotes green sticker);
weight 248.7 lbs (no fuel)
Fuel capacity is a big difference - 2.11 gal.
Front / rear rims 1.60 x 21"; 2.15 x 18" Excel
Ground clearance (unloaded) 380 mm (14.96")
Price - $6998.00US

If you are considering the EXC-G, the 525EXC-G is less than one pound heavier, and the same cost as the 450EXC-G.

hillsNtrails

P.S. Hey Scotty. I am from Clayton...we're neighbors. Where do you ride? Carnegie?

 

[Norman Foley]

A really big difference.... 450XC has SX derived short stroke engine (95x63.4) for faster reving. 450EXC has long stroke(89x72) for more lugging ability. This gives the bikes two different characters.

 

[Chris_S]

EXC = enduro bike
XC = MX bike tamed down for cross country racing, still useful for MX (at least at sub-expert levels for play riding)

I think the XC is more fun, love mine! For me, the button is worth the extra weight off-road, esp. when you stall during a race.