2008 Yamaha WR 450F vs 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2008 Yamaha WR 450F 2008 Yamaha WR 450F

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 5 titanium valve per cylinder.
Power
58 hp / 42.3 kW @ 9000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
122 kg / 268 lbs
2025 KTM 790 Adventure 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
95hp / 70.8 kW
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
203 kg / 447 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2007 - 082025
Make ModelYamaha WR 450FKTM 790 Adventure
Dimensions
Seat Height998 mm / 39.3 in840 mm - 860 mm / 33.0 in - 33.8 in
Wheelbase1485 mm / 58.5 in1509 mm ± 15 mm / 59.4 ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance365 mm / 14.3 in233 mm / 9.2 in
Height1300 mm / 51.2 in-
Length2175 mm / 85.6 in-
Width825 mm / 32.5 in-
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)112.5-
Wet Weight (kg)122 203
Dry Weight112.5 kg / 248 lbs-
Fuel Capacity8 Liters / 2.1 US gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight122 kg / 268 lbs203 kg / 447 lbs
Performance
Max Power58 hp / 42.3 kW @ 9000 rpm95hp / 70.8 kW
Max Torque49 Nm / 33.1 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm87 Nm / 64.1 lb-ft
Engine
Displacement449 cc / 27.4 in799 cc / 48.7 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 5 titanium valve per cylinder.Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke95 x 63.4 mm88 mm x 65.7 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:112.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel Induction39mm Keihin FCR flat-slide throttle position sensorDKK Dell'Orto, 46 mm Throttle Body
IgnitionDigital CDI -
LubricationWet SumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectric / Kick-starterElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple discs, cable operatedPASC (Power Assisted Slipper Clutch) antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final Drive"O" ring ChainChain 520 X-Ring
Primary Drive-45:16
Transmission / Drive5 Speed6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel, Single cradle frameChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front46mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork, compression and rebound damping adjustableWP APEX 43
Suspension - RearFully adjustable Kayaba single shock, 315mm wheel travel, separate speed compression adjustmentWP APEX - Monoshock
Steering Head Angle-64.1°
Wheel Travel - Front300 mm / 11.8 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear318 mm / 12.4 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 250mm disc 4 piston caliper2x 320mm discs, 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 245mm disc 2-piston caliperSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.3 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and off-road mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front80/100-2190/90-21
Tyres - Rear110/100-18150/70-18
Wheels-Spoked wheels with aluminium tubeless rims
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18