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All Bikes/Compare/Sherco Se 300i vs Yamaha Wr450f

Sherco Se 300i vs Yamaha Wr450f

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Sherco Se 300i vs Yamaha Wr450f. Sherco Se 300i: Estimated 38–42 hp @ 8,000–9,000 rpm (note: official dyno figures not widely published by Sherco) hp, Approximately 110–115 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Estimated 140–150 km/h (note: off-road/enduro-focused gearing; not optimized for top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Yamaha Wr450f: ~50 hp @ 9,500 rpm (estimated for post-2016 models; not officially published by Yamaha) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2016+ models) weight, top speed ~170 km/h (estimated; limited by off-road gearing and ergonomics), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Sherco Se 300i Yamaha Wr450f
Horsepower (hp)
38 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
30 Nm
47 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
140 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
110 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
Estimated 38–42 hp @ 8,000–9,000 rpm (note: official dyno figures not widely published by Sherco)
~50 hp @ 9,500 rpm (estimated for post-2016 models; not officially published by Yamaha)
Torque
Estimated 30–34 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (note: best estimate; confirm with official Sherco documentation)
~47 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated for post-2016 models; not officially published by Yamaha)
Top Speed
Estimated 140–150 km/h (note: off-road/enduro-focused gearing; not optimized for top speed)
~170 km/h (estimated; limited by off-road gearing and ergonomics)
Weight
Approximately 110–115 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2016+ models)
Fuel
Estimated 4–6 L/100km (note: highly variable depending on terrain and riding style; manufacturer data not widely published)
~6.0 L/100km (estimated real-world average; varies greatly with riding style and terrain)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Sherco Se 300i
Sherco Se 300i
7.8/10

"A specialist's weapon that pays back skill with savage rewards."

Pros
+Fuel injection starts reliably
+Featherlight chassis feel
+Brutal, addictive power delivery
Cons
Dealer network still thin
Unforgiving for intermediate riders
Linkage bearings wear quickly
Yamaha Wr450f
Yamaha Wr450f
8.5/10

"The best enduro engine available, if you do your homework."

Pros
+Bulletproof when properly maintained
+Exceptional power-to-weight ratio
+Strong aftermarket parts support
Cons
Brutal for beginners
Frequent valve inspection required
Heavy for tight trails

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