Ktm Sx-f 450 vs Yamaha Yz250f — which has more power?

Ktm Sx-f 450 produces ~63 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated for recent 2022-2024 models; KTM does not officially publish dyno figures); Yamaha Yz250f produces ~40 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for modern 2019+ models; earlier models slightly less). Ktm Sx-f 450 wins by 23 hp.

Ktm Sx-f 450 vs Yamaha Yz250f — which is faster?

Top speed: Ktm Sx-f 450 ~175 km/h (estimated; note: varies with gearing and terrain), Yamaha Yz250f ~145 km/h (estimated; not designed for top speed — purpose-built motocross racer). Ktm Sx-f 450 is the faster of the two.

Ktm Sx-f 450 vs Yamaha Yz250f — which is lighter?

Weight: Ktm Sx-f 450 101 kg (wet/curb weight — 2023 model), Yamaha Yz250f ~105 kg (wet/curb weight — 2020+ models; earlier models slightly heavier). Ktm Sx-f 450 is lighter by 4 kg.

Ktm Sx-f 450 vs Yamaha Yz250f — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Ktm Sx-f 450 8.5/10 and Yamaha Yz250f 8.5/10. Ktm Sx-f 450 caveat: New riders or budget-conscious weekend trail riders. Yamaha Yz250f caveat: You want a mystery-history bargain basement deal.

Ktm Sx-f 450 vs Yamaha Yz250f — which is better for beginners?

Yamaha Yz250f is the friendlier choice for a first bike — 40 hp is manageable. The Ktm Sx-f 450 is better held for a second bike.

Ktm Sx-f 450 vs Yamaha Yz250f — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Ktm Sx-f 450: 101 kg, 63 hp. Yamaha Yz250f: 105 kg, 40 hp.

Ktm Sx-f 450 vs Yamaha Yz250f

Q: Ktm Sx-f 450 vs Yamaha Yz250f — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Ktm Sx-f 450 ~6-9 L/100km (estimated real-world; varies heavily with riding intensity — note: no official figure provided by KTM for off-road race use), Yamaha Yz250f ~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). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

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.

Ktm Sx-f 450

Yamaha Yz250f

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

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