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All Bikes/Compare/Ktm Sx-f 350 vs Yamaha Yz450f

Ktm Sx-f 350 vs Yamaha Yz450f

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm Sx-f 350 vs Yamaha Yz450f. 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 Yz450f: Approximately 60–63 hp @ 9,500 rpm (varies by model year; 2020+ models produce near the upper end) hp, 110 kg (curb/wet weight, approximate for 2018–2023 models; earlier models slightly heavier) weight, top speed Approximately 145–155 km/h (estimate based on dyno and track testing; not an officially published figure), 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 Yz450f
Horsepower (hp)
63 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
42 Nm
53 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
101 kg
110 kg
Type
Motocross
Motocross
Horsepower
~63 hp @ 10,800 rpm (2023 model estimate)
Approximately 60–63 hp @ 9,500 rpm (varies by model year; 2020+ models produce near the upper end)
Torque
~42 Nm @ 8,500 rpm (2023 model estimate)
Approximately 53–55 Nm @ 8,000 rpm (estimate; Yamaha does not officially publish torque figures for this model)
Top Speed
~175 km/h (estimated; top speed is not a primary design focus for motocross bikes)
Approximately 145–155 km/h (estimate based on dyno and track testing; not an officially published figure)
Weight
101 kg (without fuel, as stated by KTM for recent models; approximately 106 kg wet)
110 kg (curb/wet weight, approximate for 2018–2023 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)
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-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 Yz450f
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

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