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All Bikes/Compare/Ktm Sx-f 450 vs Yamaha Yz250f

Ktm Sx-f 450 vs Yamaha Yz250f

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm Sx-f 450 vs Yamaha Yz250f. Ktm Sx-f 450: ~63 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated for recent 2022-2024 models; KTM does not officially publish dyno figures) hp, 101 kg (wet/curb weight — 2023 model) weight, top speed ~175 km/h (estimated; note: varies with gearing and terrain), 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 450 Yamaha Yz250f
Horsepower (hp)
63 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
54 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 @ 9,000 rpm (estimated for recent 2022-2024 models; KTM does not officially publish dyno figures)
~40 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for modern 2019+ models; earlier models slightly less)
Torque
~54 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated for recent models; note: official figures not published by KTM)
~26 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~175 km/h (estimated; note: varies with gearing and terrain)
~145 km/h (estimated; not designed for top speed — purpose-built motocross racer)
Weight
101 kg (wet/curb weight — 2023 model)
~105 kg (wet/curb weight — 2020+ models; earlier models slightly heavier)
Fuel
~6-9 L/100km (estimated real-world; varies heavily with riding intensity — note: no official figure provided by KTM for off-road race use)
~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 450
Ktm Sx-f 450
8.5/10

"A brilliant machine that demands respect, research, and deep pockets."

Pros
+Best-in-class power delivery
+WP suspension genuinely race-spec
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
Maintenance intervals brutally short
Expensive rebuild costs
Unforgiving for beginners
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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