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All Bikes/Compare/Gas Gas Ec 250 vs Yamaha Wr450f

Gas Gas Ec 250 vs Yamaha Wr450f

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Gas Gas Ec 250 vs Yamaha Wr450f. Gas Gas Ec 250: Approximately 45 hp @ 8,000 rpm (note: estimate; official figures not always published for off-road models) hp, Approximately 100 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Estimated 120–130 km/h (note: varies by gearing and terrain; not optimized for top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha Wr450f: ~50 hp @ 9,500 rpm (estimated for post-2016 models; not officially published by Yamaha) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2016+ models) weight, top speed ~170 km/h (estimated; limited by off-road gearing and ergonomics), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Gas Gas Ec 250 Yamaha Wr450f
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
47 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
100 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
Approximately 45 hp @ 8,000 rpm (note: estimate; official figures not always published for off-road models)
~50 hp @ 9,500 rpm (estimated for post-2016 models; not officially published by Yamaha)
Torque
Approximately 40 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (note: estimate for two-stroke power delivery)
~47 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated for post-2016 models; not officially published by Yamaha)
Top Speed
Estimated 120–130 km/h (note: varies by gearing and terrain; not optimized for top speed)
~170 km/h (estimated; limited by off-road gearing and ergonomics)
Weight
Approximately 100 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2016+ models)
Fuel
Estimated 4–6 L/100km (note: highly dependent on riding conditions; off-road two-strokes vary widely)
~6.0 L/100km (estimated real-world average; varies greatly with riding style and terrain)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Gas Gas Ec 250
Gas Gas Ec 250
8.0/10

"Brilliant used buy if history checks out — buyer beware otherwise."

Pros
+KTM parts cross-compatibility
+Lightweight, genuinely trail-capable
+Strong two-stroke midrange power
Cons
Often thrashed by previous owners
Top end wears quickly neglected
Two-stroke maintenance is frequent
Yamaha Wr450f
Yamaha Wr450f
8.5/10

"The best enduro engine available, if you do your homework."

Pros
+Bulletproof when properly maintained
+Exceptional power-to-weight ratio
+Strong aftermarket parts support
Cons
Brutal for beginners
Frequent valve inspection required
Heavy for tight trails

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