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All Bikes/Compare/Gas Gas Mc 450f vs Yamaha Yz250f

Gas Gas Mc 450f vs Yamaha Yz250f

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Gas Gas Mc 450f vs Yamaha Yz250f. Gas Gas Mc 450f: ~63 hp @ 9,900 rpm (estimated, closely mirrors KTM 450 SX-F figures) hp, 101 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated; off-road/motocross bikes are not typically tested for top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha Yz250f: ~40 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for modern 2019+ models; earlier models slightly less) hp, ~105 kg (wet/curb weight — 2020+ models; earlier models slightly heavier) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated; not designed for top speed — purpose-built motocross racer), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Gas Gas Mc 450f Yamaha Yz250f
Horsepower (hp)
63 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
53 Nm
26 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
101 kg
105 kg
Type
Motocross
Motocross
Horsepower
~63 hp @ 9,900 rpm (estimated, closely mirrors KTM 450 SX-F figures)
~40 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for modern 2019+ models; earlier models slightly less)
Torque
~53 Nm @ 7,250 rpm (estimated, based on shared engine platform)
~26 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~145 km/h (estimated; off-road/motocross bikes are not typically tested for top speed)
~145 km/h (estimated; not designed for top speed — purpose-built motocross racer)
Weight
101 kg (wet/curb weight)
~105 kg (wet/curb weight — 2020+ models; earlier models slightly heavier)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (estimate based on similar platform bikes; varies greatly with riding conditions)
~5.5 L/100km / ~18 km/L (estimated; varies significantly with riding intensity — note: off-road/motocross use makes precise figures difficult to pin down)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Gas Gas Mc 450f
Gas Gas Mc 450f
8.0/10

"The smartest backdoor into KTM performance without KTM pricing."

Pros
+KTM mechanicals, lower price
+WP XACT suspension excellent
+Strong, rev-happy 450 engine
Cons
Needs strict service intervals
GasGas app ecosystem immature
Resale value drops fast
Yamaha Yz250f
Yamaha Yz250f
8.5/10

"The used YZ250F is a brilliant buy with documented service history."

Pros
+Bulletproof when properly maintained
+Best-in-class KYB suspension
+Predictable, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
Valve maintenance costs add up
Older models feel underpowered
Parts aren't cheap

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