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All Bikes/Compare/Sherco Sef 300 Racing vs Yamaha Wr450f

Sherco Sef 300 Racing vs Yamaha Wr450f

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Sherco Sef 300 Racing vs Yamaha Wr450f. Sherco Sef 300 Racing: ~38 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~108 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated; note: top speed is rarely a priority metric for enduro machines), 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 Sef 300 Racing Yamaha Wr450f
Horsepower (hp)
38 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
30 Nm
47 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
108 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
~38 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated)
~50 hp @ 9,500 rpm (estimated for post-2016 models; not officially published by Yamaha)
Torque
~30 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
~47 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated for post-2016 models; not officially published by Yamaha)
Top Speed
~145 km/h (estimated; note: top speed is rarely a priority metric for enduro machines)
~170 km/h (estimated; limited by off-road gearing and ergonomics)
Weight
~108 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2016+ models)
Fuel
~4.5 L/100km (estimated; highly variable in off-road/enduro conditions)
~6.0 L/100km (estimated real-world average; varies greatly with riding style and terrain)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Sherco Sef 300 Racing
Sherco Sef 300 Racing
7.8/10

"Brilliant underdog enduro bike — but only buy a well-documented example."

Pros
+Savage, controllable two-stroke power
+Excellent factory suspension setup
+Lighter than comparable four-strokes
Cons
Power valve neglect is costly
Parts sourcing still tricky
Water pump housing weeps
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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