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All Bikes/Compare/Ktm Freeride 250 vs Yamaha Wr 250 F

Ktm Freeride 250 vs Yamaha Wr 250 F

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm Freeride 250 vs Yamaha Wr 250 F. Ktm Freeride 250: ~30 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated; KTM did not officially publish figures for this model) hp, ~95 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimated; not optimized for top speed — off-road focused), 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 Freeride 250 Yamaha Wr 250 F
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
36 hp
Torque (Nm)
25 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
95 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
~30 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated; KTM did not officially publish figures for this model)
36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2015 fuel-injected models)
Torque
~25 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
24 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~110 km/h (estimated; not optimized for top speed — off-road focused)
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions)
Weight
~95 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 4–6 L/100km (note: two-stroke mix; real-world 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 Freeride 250
Ktm Freeride 250
7.8/10

"A specialist tool that rewards diligent buyers with proper maintenance history."

Pros
+Featherlight and ultra-flickable
+Explosive two-stroke power delivery
+Premium WP suspension standard
Cons
Top end wears quickly
Battery maintenance often neglected
Thirsty on longer rides
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 Freeride 250
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Acerbis X-Factor Handguards KTM Freeride 250
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Motul 300V 4T Factory Line 10W-40 Full Synthetic 1L
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Polisport Skid Plate Engine Guard KTM Freeride 250
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Acerbis Uniko Adjustable Brake Clutch Lever Set KTM
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