Yamaha WR 450F vs KTM SX 450 F (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha WR 450Fstacks up against the KTM SX 450 F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha WR 450FKTM SX 450 F
Model year20262026
Price$10,299$11,649
Engine450 cc449 cc
Weight117 kg102 kg
Seat height955 mm958 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L7.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® Geomax 80/100 R21 MX33F / Dunlop® Geomax120/90 R18 MX33Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 110/90 R19 62M

Yamaha WR 450F vs KTM SX 450 F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha WR 450F and the KTM SX 450 F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha WR 450F brings its published horsepower in a 117 kg package, while the KTM SX 450 F counters with its own power figure at 102 kg. On price, the Yamaha WR 450F has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: