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All Bikes/Compare/Yamaha Wr 450 F vs Ktm 450 Exc-f

Yamaha Wr 450 F vs Ktm 450 Exc-f

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Wr 450 F vs Ktm 450 Exc-f. Yamaha Wr 450 F: ~50 hp @ 9,500 rpm (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish power figures) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2016+ models) weight, top speed ~175 km/h (estimated; note: governed by off-road gearing, not optimized for top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Ktm 450 Exc-f: ~63 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: KTM does not officially publish output figures; estimate based on third-party dyno testing of 2020–2024 models) hp, 111 kg (wet/curb weight, based on 2022–2024 model specs) weight, top speed ~170 km/h (note: estimate; street-legal gearing limits top end, varies by year and sprocket setup), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Yamaha Wr 450 F Ktm 450 Exc-f
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
63 hp
Torque (Nm)
48 Nm
54 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
111 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
~50 hp @ 9,500 rpm (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish power figures)
~63 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: KTM does not officially publish output figures; estimate based on third-party dyno testing of 2020–2024 models)
Torque
~48 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish torque figures)
~54 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (note: estimate based on third-party dyno data; official figures not published by KTM)
Top Speed
~175 km/h (estimated; note: governed by off-road gearing, not optimized for top speed)
~170 km/h (note: estimate; street-legal gearing limits top end, varies by year and sprocket setup)
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2016+ models)
111 kg (wet/curb weight, based on 2022–2024 model specs)
Fuel
~6.0 L/100km (estimated real-world average; note: highly variable depending on terrain and riding style)
Estimated 6–9 L/100km depending on terrain and riding style (note: estimate, varies significantly off-road vs. road)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Yamaha Wr 450 F
Yamaha Wr 450 F
8.5/10

"A phenomenal used buy, but inspect every inch before signing."

Pros
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Excellent factory suspension
+Lightweight and genuinely agile
Cons
Neglected valves destroy engines
Linkage bearings wear fast
Aggressive power for beginners
Ktm 450 Exc-f
Ktm 450 Exc-f
8.5/10

"An outstanding used buy, but service history is absolutely non-negotiable."

Pros
+Exceptional power-to-weight ratio
+Street legal enduro capable
+Strong aftermarket parts support
Cons
Expensive maintenance if neglected
Harsh on slow trails
Thirsty for a single

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