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All Bikes/Compare/Ktm Sx-f 350 vs Yamaha Yz250f

Ktm Sx-f 350 vs Yamaha Yz250f

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm Sx-f 350 vs Yamaha Yz250f. Ktm Sx-f 350: ~63 hp @ 10,800 rpm (2023 model estimate) hp, 101 kg (without fuel, as stated by KTM for recent models; approximately 106 kg wet) weight, top speed ~175 km/h (estimated; top speed is not a primary design focus for motocross bikes), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Yz250f: ~40 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for modern 2019+ models; earlier models slightly less) hp, ~105 kg (wet/curb weight — 2020+ models; earlier models slightly heavier) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated; not designed for top speed — purpose-built motocross racer), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Ktm Sx-f 350 Yamaha Yz250f
Horsepower (hp)
63 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
42 Nm
26 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
101 kg
105 kg
Type
Motocross
Motocross
Horsepower
~63 hp @ 10,800 rpm (2023 model estimate)
~40 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for modern 2019+ models; earlier models slightly less)
Torque
~42 Nm @ 8,500 rpm (2023 model estimate)
~26 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~175 km/h (estimated; top speed is not a primary design focus for motocross bikes)
~145 km/h (estimated; not designed for top speed — purpose-built motocross racer)
Weight
101 kg (without fuel, as stated by KTM for recent models; approximately 106 kg wet)
~105 kg (wet/curb weight — 2020+ models; earlier models slightly heavier)
Fuel
~6.0 L/100km (estimate — varies greatly with riding intensity; note: motocross bikes are rarely measured by fuel economy)
~5.5 L/100km / ~18 km/L (estimated; varies significantly with riding intensity — note: off-road/motocross use makes precise figures difficult to pin down)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Ktm Sx-f 350
Ktm Sx-f 350
8.5/10

"The best motocrosser money can buy — if maintained religiously."

Pros
+Exceptional power-to-weight ratio
+Razor-sharp chassis handling
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
Brutal maintenance schedule costs
Punishing for beginner riders
Neglected examples are expensive
Yamaha Yz250f
Yamaha Yz250f
8.5/10

"The used YZ250F is a brilliant buy with documented service history."

Pros
+Bulletproof when properly maintained
+Best-in-class KYB suspension
+Predictable, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
Valve maintenance costs add up
Older models feel underpowered
Parts aren't cheap

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