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All Bikes/Compare/Gas Gas Ec 300 vs Yamaha Wr450f

Gas Gas Ec 300 vs Yamaha Wr450f

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Gas Gas Ec 300 vs Yamaha Wr450f. Gas Gas Ec 300: ~48–52 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish output figures) hp, 98 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate for 2021–2024 models) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated; not optimized for top speed — note: off-road focused), 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

Gas Gas Ec 300 Yamaha Wr450f
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
45 Nm
47 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
98 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
~48–52 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish output figures)
~50 hp @ 9,500 rpm (estimated for post-2016 models; not officially published by Yamaha)
Torque
~45 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish figures)
~47 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated for post-2016 models; not officially published by Yamaha)
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated; not optimized for top speed — note: off-road focused)
~170 km/h (estimated; limited by off-road gearing and ergonomics)
Weight
98 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate for 2021–2024 models)
118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2016+ models)
Fuel
3.5–5.0 L/100km (estimated real-world; varies heavily with terrain and riding style)
~6.0 L/100km (estimated real-world average; varies greatly with riding style and terrain)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Gas Gas Ec 300
Gas Gas Ec 300
8.0/10

"A ferocious enduro tool that rewards experienced, disciplined ownership only."

Pros
+Explosive, addictive two-stroke power
+Lightweight and flickable chassis
+Cheap top-end rebuilds
Cons
Brutally unforgiving power delivery
Maintenance often badly neglected
Powervalve cleaning frequently skipped
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

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