Yamaha Wr250f vs Ktm 350 Exc-f
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Wr250f
Ktm 350 Exc-f
Horsepower (hp)
36 hp
46 hp
Torque (Nm)
26 Nm
42 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
103 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
~36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2020 fuel-injected models)
46 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated; KTM does not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
~26 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
42 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; KTM does not officially publish torque figures for this model)
Top Speed
~145 km/h (estimated; note: not intended as a road bike)
155 km/h (estimated; varies with gearing and terrain)
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ models)
103 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate — varies slightly by model year)
Fuel
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (estimated real-world off-road average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, estimated real-world enduro use)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Ktm 350 Exc-f
8.5/10
"The finest 350 ever built — if you can keep up with it."
Pros
+Insane power-to-weight ratio
+Razor-sharp handling everywhere
+Surprisingly versatile daily use
Cons
−Brutal maintenance schedule required
−Valves tighten up fast
−Suspension needs frequent servicing