Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Yamaha Wr250f — which has more power?

Ktm 500 Exc-f produces ~63 hp @ 8,750 rpm (estimated based on published KTM data for recent model years); Yamaha Wr250f produces ~36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2020 fuel-injected models). Ktm 500 Exc-f wins by 27 hp.

Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Yamaha Wr250f — which is faster?

Top speed: Ktm 500 Exc-f ~175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions), Yamaha Wr250f ~145 km/h (estimated; note: not intended as a road bike). Ktm 500 Exc-f is the faster of the two.

Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Yamaha Wr250f — which is lighter?

Weight: Ktm 500 Exc-f 111 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate for recent model years), Yamaha Wr250f 118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ models). Ktm 500 Exc-f is lighter by 7 kg.

Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Yamaha Wr250f — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Ktm 500 Exc-f ~6.0 L/100km (estimated real-world average; varies greatly with riding style and terrain), Yamaha Wr250f ~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (estimated real-world off-road average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Yamaha Wr250f — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Ktm 500 Exc-f 8.5/10 and Yamaha Wr250f 8.5/10. Ktm 500 Exc-f caveat: You're inexperienced, budget-conscious, or hate wrenching. Yamaha Wr250f caveat: You skip service intervals or hate wrenching.

Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Yamaha Wr250f — which is better for beginners?

Yamaha Wr250f is the friendlier choice for a first bike — 36 hp is manageable. The Ktm 500 Exc-f is better held for a second bike.

Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Yamaha Wr250f — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Ktm 500 Exc-f: 111 kg, 63 hp. Yamaha Wr250f: 118 kg, 36 hp.

Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Yamaha Wr250f

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Yamaha Wr250f. Ktm 500 Exc-f: ~63 hp @ 8,750 rpm (estimated based on published KTM data for recent model years) hp, 111 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate for recent model years) weight, top speed ~175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions), 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.