2008 Yamaha WR 450F vs 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R

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 890 Adventure R 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
210 kg / 464 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2007 - 082025
Make ModelYamaha WR 450FKTM 890 Adventure R
Dimensions
Seat Height998 mm / 39.3 in880 mm / 34.6 in
Wheelbase1485 mm / 58.5 in1528 mm / 60.2 in
Ground Clearance365 mm / 14.3 in263 mm / 10.4 in
Height1300 mm / 51.2 in-
Length2175 mm / 85.6 in-
Width825 mm / 32.5 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)122 210
Dry Weight (kg)112.5-
Dry Weight112.5 kg / 248 lbs-
Fuel Capacity8 Liters / 2.1 US gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight122 kg / 268 lbs210 kg / 464 lbs
Performance
Max Power58 hp / 42.3 kW @ 9000 rpm78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque49 Nm / 33.1 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement449 cc / 27.4 in889 cc / 54.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 5 titanium valve per cylinder.Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke95 x 63.4 mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust-Stainless-steel
Fuel Induction39mm Keihin FCR flat-slide throttle position sensorDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
IgnitionDigital CDI -
LubricationWet SumpPressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectric / Kick-starterElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple discs, cable operatedPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final Drive"O" ring Chain45:16 Chain 520 X-Ring
Primary Drive-39:75
Transmission / Drive5 Speed6 Speed (quickshifter optional)
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 adjustable48mm Fully adjustable WP Xplor inverted forks
Suspension - RearFully adjustable Kayaba single shock, 315mm wheel travel, separate speed compression adjustmentLinkage-free spring-preload adjustable WP Xplor PDS piggyback shock
Rake-26.3°
Steering Head Angle-63.7°
Wheel Travel - Front300 mm / 11.8 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear318 mm / 12.4 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 250mm disc 4 piston caliper2x 320mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 245mm disc 2-piston caliperSingle 260mm disc
ABS-Bosch 9.3 MP incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable
Tyres - Front80/100-2190/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Tyres - Rear110/100-18150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Wheels-Wire-spoked with aluminium rim
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18