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All Bikes/Compare/Ktm Enduro 500 Exc vs Yamaha Wr 250 F

Ktm Enduro 500 Exc vs Yamaha Wr 250 F

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm Enduro 500 Exc vs Yamaha Wr 250 F. Ktm Enduro 500 Exc: 65 hp @ 8,000 rpm (approximate; varies slightly by model year) hp, 108 kg (wet/curb weight — approximate for recent model years) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: not optimized for top speed, gearing is off-road biased), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Yamaha Wr 250 F: 36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2015 fuel-injected models) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Ktm Enduro 500 Exc Yamaha Wr 250 F
Horsepower (hp)
65 hp
36 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
108 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
65 hp @ 8,000 rpm (approximate; varies slightly by model year)
36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2015 fuel-injected models)
Torque
55 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (approximate; varies slightly by model year)
24 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: not optimized for top speed, gearing is off-road biased)
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions)
Weight
108 kg (wet/curb weight — approximate for recent model years)
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average; varies significantly with riding style
3.5 L/100km (approximately 28.5 km/L) — estimated, varies greatly with riding conditions
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Ktm Enduro 500 Exc
Ktm Enduro 500 Exc
7.8/10

"An exceptional machine that punishes neglectful previous owners — and their buyers."

Pros
+Massive usable torque everywhere
+Genuinely road-legal capable
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
Oil consumption is real
Suspension needs frequent servicing
Harsh below 3,000 rpm
Yamaha Wr 250 F
Yamaha Wr 250 F
8.5/10

"A serious trail weapon that rewards diligent buyers who do their homework."

Pros
+Race-derived engine, brilliant power
+Lightweight and highly flickable
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability maintained
Cons
Valves neglected by most owners
Suspension bearings routinely ignored
Street legal kit is minimal

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Akrapovic Racing Line Full Exhaust KTM 500 EXC
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Acerbis X-Ultimate Handguards KTM 500 EXC
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Motul 7100 10W-50 4T Full Synthetic Engine Oil
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Acerbis X-Pure Skid Plate KTM 500 EXC-F
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All Balls Fork Seal & Wiper Kit KTM 500 EXC
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