Yamaha WR450F 2011 vs. KTM 450 EXC 2015

Yamaha WR450F 2011

KTM 450 EXC 2015

Overview - Yamaha WR450F 2011 vs KTM 450 EXC 2015

Yamaha WR450F 2011

KTM 450 EXC 2015

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Technical Specifications Yamaha WR450F 2011 compared to KTM 450 EXC 2015

Yamaha WR450F 2011

KTM 450 EXC 2015

Yamaha WR450F 2011

KTM 450 EXC 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	95 mm	Bore	95 mm
Stroke	Stroke	63.4 mm	Stroke	63.4 mm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.3	Compression Ratio	11.8
Starter	Starter	Kick	Starter	Electric, Kick
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	449 ccm	Displacement	449.3 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Central tube

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,500 mm	Wheelbase	1,482 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	990 mm	Seat Height	970 mm
Dry Weight	Dry Weight	123.3 kg	Dry Weight	111 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	9 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha WR450F 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 450 EXC 2015

The KTM 450 EXC is a very mature and perfectly implemented hard enduro. It has an almost infinite amount of experience. It is reliable and extremely confident in every situation. A faithful companion for off-road use which also performs its service extremely reliably.

Very reliable

well thought out and mature

powerful engine

clean engine response

High weight compared to 2-strokes

More nervous in ruts than other makes