Ktm Sx 450 vs Yamaha Yz450f
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Sx 450
Yamaha Yz450f
Horsepower (hp)
63 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
54 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
106 kg
110 kg
Type
Motocross
Motocross
Horsepower
~63 hp @ 9,500 rpm (estimated for modern 2020+ generation)
Approximately 60–63 hp @ 9,500 rpm (varies by model year; 2020+ models produce near the upper end)
Torque
~54 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated for modern 2020+ generation)
Approximately 53–55 Nm @ 8,000 rpm (estimate; Yamaha does not officially publish torque figures for this model)
Top Speed
~145 km/h (estimated; note: motocross bikes are not optimized for top speed, this is an approximate real-world figure)
Approximately 145–155 km/h (estimate based on dyno and track testing; not an officially published figure)
Weight
~106 kg (wet/curb weight, varies slightly by model year)
110 kg (curb/wet weight, approximate for 2018–2023 models; earlier models slightly heavier)
Fuel
~7–9 L/100km (estimated; highly variable depending on riding intensity — note: motocross bikes are not typically measured by fuel economy)
Estimated 6–8 L/100km under typical motocross/off-road use (note: highly variable depending on riding intensity; no official road consumption figure exists for this competition-focused bike)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Sx 450
8.5/10
"Extraordinary machine that ruthlessly punishes neglectful owners and rewards disciplined ones."
Pros
+Best-in-class power delivery
+Exceptional factory-grade suspension
+Lightweight chromoly frame
Cons
−Brutal mandatory maintenance schedule
−Unforgiving for intermediate riders
−Expensive genuine KTM parts
Yamaha Yz450f
8.5/10
"Brilliant but unforgiving — buy smart or get burned fast."
Pros
+Exceptional power-to-weight ratio
+Class-leading chassis balance
+Strong aftermarket parts availability
Cons
−Maintenance intervals brutally short
−Punishing for beginner riders
−Suspension needs frequent rebuilding