KTM 450 EXC-F vs Yamaha YZF-R3 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Stylish design Impressive handling and performance Read More
Things we don't like	--	Pillion comfort is compromised Could have had a TFT instrument console Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	449.3 cc	321 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	8.5 L	14 L
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Compression Ratio	12.8:1	11.2:1
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	1	2
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Bore X Stroke	95 mm x 63.4 mm	68.0 x 44.1 mm
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC
Maximum Power	--	41.4 hp
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Maximum Torque	--	29.6 Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
RPM at Maximum Power	--	10750 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	9000 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Off Road	Sport
Dry Weight	106 kg	--
Wheel Base	1482 mm	1380 mm
Seat Height	960 mm	780 mm
Seating Capacity	1	2
Ground Clearance	355 mm	160 mm
Width	--	730 mm
Kerb Weight	--	169 kg
Length	--	2090 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	2.4 L
Height	--	1140 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Keihin EMS	TCI
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial , Tubeless
Rear Tyre	120/100 R18	140/70 R17
Front Tyre	90/90 R21	110/70 R17
Front Wheel Size	R21	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R18	R17

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	WP USD Xplor	Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	300 mm	--
Rear Suspension	WP Xplor	Swing Arm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	310 mm	--

Safety & Security

ABS	No	Yes
Riding Modes	Off Road, Sport Off Road, Sport	Road, Race Road, Race
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Side Reflectors	No	Yes
Engine Check Warning	No	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	No
Central Locking	No	--
Shutter Lock	No	No
Pass Switch	--	Yes
Stability Control	--	No
Traction Control	--	No
Launch Control	--	No

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Console

Navigator	No	No
Tripmeter	No	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	No	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	No	--
Odometer	--	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	--	Digital Digital
Speedometer	--	Digital Digital

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Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	No	Yes
Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	Central-Tube Central-Tube	Diamond Diamond
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Chrome Garnish	No	No

Electrical

Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Accessory Outlet	No	No
Indicator Light	No	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	--	Yes

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc