Kawasaki KX250F 2019 vs. Yamaha WR450F 2018

Kawasaki KX250F 2019

Yamaha WR450F 2018

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki KX250F 2019 compared to Yamaha WR450F 2018

Kawasaki KX250F 2019

Yamaha WR450F 2018

Kawasaki KX250F 2019

Yamaha WR450F 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	97 mm
Stroke	Stroke	53.6 mm	Stroke	60.8 mm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.4	Compression Ratio	12.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Kick	Starter	Electric, Kick
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	CDI, Digital	Ignition	CDI
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	249 ccm	Displacement	449 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	310 mm	Travel	310 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock mount	Shock mount	Uni Trak	Shock mount	Deflection
Travel	Travel	310 mm	Travel	318 mm
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Perimeter	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	42 degree	Rake	63.8 degree
Trail	Trail	123 mm	Trail	114 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	270 mm	Diameter	270 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	245 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	80 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	100 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	100 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	90 %	Rear tyre height	90 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	19 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,172 mm	Length	2,165 mm
Width	Width	825 mm	Width	825 mm
Height	Height	1,270 mm	Height	1,280 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,478 mm	Wheelbase	1,465 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	945 mm	Seat Height	965 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	104.7 kg	Kerb Weight	123 kg

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki KX250F 2019

Easier to ride despite higher torque. One of, if not the best MX in the quarter litre class.

App for fork settings

Torque motor

Handling

Launch control system

KX FI programming kit (optionally available)

Kickstarter

Yamaha WR450F 2018

The Yamaha WR 450 F is a great all-in-one package. Its single-cylinder engine provides powerful propulsion while remaining easy to control. Thanks to the high torque, the power unit pulls the rider up even the steepest hills. In terms of chassis, our testers could only rave about the great responsiveness and easy handling. Only the brakes of the Yamaha WR 450 F could be a little sharper for one of our testers. A great all-rounder for ambitious enduro riders.

Powerful and well controllable engine

easy handling

high-quality chassis components

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