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All Bikes/Compare/Ktm 450 Exc-f vs Yamaha Wr250f

Ktm 450 Exc-f vs Yamaha Wr250f

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm 450 Exc-f vs Yamaha Wr250f. Ktm 450 Exc-f: ~63 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: KTM does not officially publish output figures; estimate based on third-party dyno testing of 2020–2024 models) hp, 111 kg (wet/curb weight, based on 2022–2024 model specs) weight, top speed ~170 km/h (note: estimate; street-legal gearing limits top end, varies by year and sprocket setup), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Wr250f: ~36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2020 fuel-injected models) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ models) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated; note: not intended as a road bike), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Ktm 450 Exc-f Yamaha Wr250f
Horsepower (hp)
63 hp
36 hp
Torque (Nm)
54 Nm
26 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
111 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
~63 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: KTM does not officially publish output figures; estimate based on third-party dyno testing of 2020–2024 models)
~36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2020 fuel-injected models)
Torque
~54 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (note: estimate based on third-party dyno data; official figures not published by KTM)
~26 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~170 km/h (note: estimate; street-legal gearing limits top end, varies by year and sprocket setup)
~145 km/h (estimated; note: not intended as a road bike)
Weight
111 kg (wet/curb weight, based on 2022–2024 model specs)
118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ models)
Fuel
Estimated 6–9 L/100km depending on terrain and riding style (note: estimate, varies significantly off-road vs. road)
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (estimated real-world off-road average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Ktm 450 Exc-f
Ktm 450 Exc-f
8.5/10

"An outstanding used buy, but service history is absolutely non-negotiable."

Pros
+Exceptional power-to-weight ratio
+Street legal enduro capable
+Strong aftermarket parts support
Cons
Expensive maintenance if neglected
Harsh on slow trails
Thirsty for a single
Yamaha Wr250f
Yamaha Wr250f
8.5/10

"The best used trail bike money can buy, if properly maintained."

Pros
+Wide-ratio gearbox is outstanding
+Genuinely lightweight and nimble
+Strong aftermarket parts support
Cons
Valve checks every 25 hours
Pre-2015 carb tuning fussy
Higher ongoing maintenance costs

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