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All Bikes/Compare/Yamaha Wr450f vs Ktm 500 Exc-f

Yamaha Wr450f vs Ktm 500 Exc-f

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Wr450f vs Ktm 500 Exc-f. 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. Ktm 500 Exc-f: ~63 hp @ 8,750 rpm (estimated based on published KTM data for recent model years) hp, 111 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate for recent model years) weight, top speed ~175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Yamaha Wr450f Ktm 500 Exc-f
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
63 hp
Torque (Nm)
47 Nm
55 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
111 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
~50 hp @ 9,500 rpm (estimated for post-2016 models; not officially published by Yamaha)
~63 hp @ 8,750 rpm (estimated based on published KTM data for recent model years)
Torque
~47 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated for post-2016 models; not officially published by Yamaha)
~55 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~170 km/h (estimated; limited by off-road gearing and ergonomics)
~175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions)
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2016+ models)
111 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate for recent model years)
Fuel
~6.0 L/100km (estimated real-world average; varies greatly with riding style and terrain)
~6.0 L/100km (estimated real-world average; varies greatly with riding style and terrain)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

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
Ktm 500 Exc-f
Ktm 500 Exc-f
8.5/10

"The ultimate dual-sport weapon for experienced, mechanically committed riders only."

Pros
+Unmatched power-to-weight ratio
+World-class WP suspension
+Street legal adventure capability
Cons
Brutal maintenance costs
Punishing on tarmac
Savage power for beginners

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