Yamaha Wr125r vs Yamaha Wr450f
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Wr125r vs Yamaha Wr450f. Yamaha Wr125r: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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
Yamaha Wr125r
Yamaha Wr450f
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.7 Nm
47 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
~50 hp @ 9,500 rpm (estimated for post-2016 models; not officially published by Yamaha)
Torque
12.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
~47 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated for post-2016 models; not officially published by Yamaha)
Top Speed
110 km/h
~170 km/h (estimated; limited by off-road gearing and ergonomics)
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2016+ models)
Fuel
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L, typical real-world average)
~6.0 L/100km (estimated real-world average; varies greatly with riding style and terrain)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Wr125r
8.0/10
"The best 125 you can buy used, if history checks out."
Pros
+Proper suspension quality
+Bulletproof when maintained
+Slick six-speed gearbox
Cons
−Cam chain neglect common
−Power limited above 100mph
−Expensive new parts
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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