Sherco Se 450i vs Yamaha Wr 250 F
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sherco Se 450i vs Yamaha Wr 250 F. Sherco Se 450i: ~55 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~113 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~155 km/h (estimated; note: primarily an off-road enduro bike), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Wr 250 F: 36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2015 fuel-injected models) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Sherco Se 450i
Yamaha Wr 250 F
Horsepower (hp)
55 hp
36 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
113 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
~55 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated)
36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2015 fuel-injected models)
Torque
~52 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
24 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~155 km/h (estimated; note: primarily an off-road enduro bike)
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions)
Weight
~113 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world off-road average)
3.5 L/100km (approximately 28.5 km/L) — estimated, varies greatly with riding conditions
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Sherco Se 450i
7.5/10
"Outstanding enduro machine undermined badly by real-world ownership practicalities."
Pros
+Fuel injection works brilliantly
+Underrated handling chassis
+Cheaper than KTM equivalent
Cons
−Sparse dealer network
−Parts availability genuinely painful
−Resale value drops sharply
Yamaha Wr 250 F
8.5/10
"A serious trail weapon that rewards diligent buyers who do their homework."
Pros
+Race-derived engine, brilliant power
+Lightweight and highly flickable
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability maintained
Cons
−Valves neglected by most owners
−Suspension bearings routinely ignored
−Street legal kit is minimal
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