Sherco Se 450i vs Yamaha Wr250f
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sherco Se 450i vs Yamaha Wr250f. 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 Wr250f: ~36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2020 fuel-injected models) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ models) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated; note: not intended as a road bike), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Sherco Se 450i
Yamaha Wr250f
Horsepower (hp)
55 hp
36 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
26 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
145 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-2020 fuel-injected models)
Torque
~52 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
~26 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~155 km/h (estimated; note: primarily an off-road enduro bike)
~145 km/h (estimated; note: not intended as a road bike)
Weight
~113 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ models)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world off-road average)
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (estimated real-world off-road average)
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 Wr250f
8.5/10
"The best used trail bike money can buy, if properly maintained."
Pros
+Wide-ratio gearbox is outstanding
+Genuinely lightweight and nimble
+Strong aftermarket parts support
Cons
−Valve checks every 25 hours
−Pre-2015 carb tuning fussy
−Higher ongoing maintenance costs
Top 10 Accessories
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