Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Yamaha Wr450f — 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 Wr450f produces ~50 hp @ 9,500 rpm (estimated for post-2016 models; not officially published by Yamaha). Ktm 500 Exc-f wins by 13 hp.

Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Yamaha Wr450f — which is faster?

Top speed: Ktm 500 Exc-f ~175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions), Yamaha Wr450f ~170 km/h (estimated; limited by off-road gearing and ergonomics). Ktm 500 Exc-f is the faster of the two.

Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Yamaha Wr450f — which is lighter?

Weight: Ktm 500 Exc-f 111 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate for recent model years), Yamaha Wr450f 118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2016+ models). Ktm 500 Exc-f is lighter by 7 kg.

Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Yamaha Wr450f — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Ktm 500 Exc-f 8.5/10 and Yamaha Wr450f 8.5/10. Ktm 500 Exc-f caveat: You're inexperienced, budget-conscious, or hate wrenching. Yamaha Wr450f caveat: New to dirt bikes or tight technical singletrack.

Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Yamaha Wr450f — which is better for beginners?

Yamaha Wr450f is the friendlier choice for a first bike — 50 hp is manageable. The Ktm 500 Exc-f is better held for a second bike.

Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Yamaha Wr450f — 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 Wr450f: 118 kg, 50 hp.

Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Yamaha Wr450f

Q: Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Yamaha Wr450f — 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 Wr450f ~6.0 L/100km (estimated real-world average; varies greatly with riding style and terrain). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm 500 Exc-f vs Yamaha Wr450f. 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 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.