Ktm 690 Enduro R vs Yamaha Wr250f
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 690 Enduro R vs Yamaha Wr250f. Ktm 690 Enduro R: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 158 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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 690 Enduro R
Yamaha Wr250f
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
36 hp
Torque (Nm)
73 Nm
26 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
158 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
~36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2020 fuel-injected models)
Torque
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
~26 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
~145 km/h (estimated; note: not intended as a road bike)
Weight
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ models)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (estimated real-world off-road average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm 690 Enduro R
8.2/10
"The ultimate used dual-sport buy if history checks out."
Pros
+Phenomenal power-to-weight ratio
+Best-in-class trail capability
+Genuinely sorted WP suspension
Cons
−Tiny fuel tank range
−Expensive KTM dealer bills
−Valve intervals frequently ignored
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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