Ktm Freeride E-xc vs Yamaha Wr250f
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Freeride E-xc
Yamaha Wr250f
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
36 hp
Torque (Nm)
42 Nm
26 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
80 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
103 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
18 hp (peak ~25 hp burst) — NOTE: KTM rates continuous output at ~14 kW; peak figures vary by source
~36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2020 fuel-injected models)
Torque
42 Nm (instant, from 0 rpm) — NOTE: Based on 2018+ model specifications
~26 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
80 km/h (electronically limited, est.)
~145 km/h (estimated; note: not intended as a road bike)
Weight
103 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model with battery)
118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ models)
Fuel
N/A - Electric (approx. 1.0–1.5 kWh/10 km typical off-road use)
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (estimated real-world off-road average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Freeride E-xc
7.5/10
"Brilliant if the battery's healthy, avoid a degraded pack completely."
Pros
+Whisper-quiet trail access
+Near-zero maintenance costs
+Brilliant slow-speed control
Cons
−Battery replacement eye-watering expensive
−Limited range pre-2020
−Sparse dealer support network
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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
