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All Bikes/Compare/Ktm Enduro 500 Exc vs Yamaha Wr450f

Ktm Enduro 500 Exc vs Yamaha Wr450f

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm Enduro 500 Exc vs Yamaha Wr450f. Ktm Enduro 500 Exc: 65 hp @ 8,000 rpm (approximate; varies slightly by model year) hp, 108 kg (wet/curb weight — approximate for recent model years) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: not optimized for top speed, gearing is off-road biased), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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

Ktm Enduro 500 Exc Yamaha Wr450f
Horsepower (hp)
65 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
47 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
108 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
65 hp @ 8,000 rpm (approximate; varies slightly by model year)
~50 hp @ 9,500 rpm (estimated for post-2016 models; not officially published by Yamaha)
Torque
55 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (approximate; varies slightly by model year)
~47 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated for post-2016 models; not officially published by Yamaha)
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: not optimized for top speed, gearing is off-road biased)
~170 km/h (estimated; limited by off-road gearing and ergonomics)
Weight
108 kg (wet/curb weight — approximate for recent model years)
118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2016+ models)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated real-world average; varies significantly with riding style
~6.0 L/100km (estimated real-world average; varies greatly with riding style and terrain)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Ktm Enduro 500 Exc
Ktm Enduro 500 Exc
7.8/10

"An exceptional machine that punishes neglectful previous owners — and their buyers."

Pros
+Massive usable torque everywhere
+Genuinely road-legal capable
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
Oil consumption is real
Suspension needs frequent servicing
Harsh below 3,000 rpm
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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Akrapovic Racing Line Full Exhaust KTM 500 EXC
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Acerbis X-Ultimate Handguards KTM 500 EXC
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Motul 7100 10W-50 4T Full Synthetic Engine Oil
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Acerbis X-Pure Skid Plate KTM 500 EXC-F
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All Balls Fork Seal & Wiper Kit KTM 500 EXC
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