Yamaha Tricker 250 vs Ktm Freeride 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Tricker 250 vs Ktm Freeride 250. Yamaha Tricker 250: 18 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Ktm Freeride 250: ~30 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated; KTM did not officially publish figures for this model) hp, ~95 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimated; not optimized for top speed — off-road focused), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Tricker 250
Ktm Freeride 250
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
19 Nm
25 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
95 kg
Type
Trial
Enduro
Horsepower
18 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
~30 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated; KTM did not officially publish figures for this model)
Torque
19 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
~25 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
120 km/h (estimated)
~110 km/h (estimated; not optimized for top speed — off-road focused)
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
~95 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L typical real-world average)
Estimated 4–6 L/100km (note: two-stroke mix; real-world varies significantly with riding style)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tricker 250
7.5/10
"A slow, loveable oddball that rewards the right buyer enormously."
Pros
+Unique character and styling
+Bulletproof single-cylinder engine
+Light and flickable handling
Cons
−Parts sourcing genuinely painful
−Suspension needs frequent attention
−Completely outgunned on highways
Ktm Freeride 250
7.8/10
"A specialist tool that rewards diligent buyers with proper maintenance history."
Pros
+Featherlight and ultra-flickable
+Explosive two-stroke power delivery
+Premium WP suspension standard
Cons
−Top end wears quickly
−Battery maintenance often neglected
−Thirsty on longer rides
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