Yamaha wr250, is it a good reliable bike?

Question

How much faster do you think the yz250f is compared to the wr 250

is the wr250 a good, strong bike?
heard of any problems with it?

Answer 1

Normally, an enduro bike will be tuned a little differently (due to valve timing/overlap/duration, flywheel weight, carburetor size & jetting, etc.) even when its engine is based on that of a motocross relatives.

So a WR should have a little more torque and a little less horsepower than the YZ, BUT its transmission, like other competition enduro bikes, is a wide ratio one (hence the WR designation in the case of Yamaha enduro bikes) with higher overall gearing that should produce a higher top speed than the YZ...

It's also worth noting that some enduro bikes that are closely related to a motocross family member may have a extra cog in their transmission (the YZ450 had a four speed transmission in 2003 - 2005, not getting a five speed until 2006, while the WR450 had a five speed box all along).

Also remember that the YZ (or any motocross bike) is about hard hitting power so that you can exit a turn AND then build enough speed on a short piece of track to clear a double or triple jump. Enduro bikes have a slightly relaxed power delivery that makes them easier to ride in longer events than a typical motocross heat.

I have a 2002 WR426 which has been rock solid for me...

Although I have no direct experience with a WR250, most of the above should hold true for it when compared with a YZ250F.

Answer 2

It is probably the most reliable 250F woods bike out there, even though I ride a Honda. The WR is a de-tuned YZF and is heavier. You would see a noticeable difference in performance if you rode the two back to back. If you are riding in the woods that is not a bad thing though and the push button is so nice to have in the woods.

Answer 3

Th WR is a good bike. The YZF is faster and lighter, but it also less reliable and not as trail friendly. I would recommend a WR250f to anybody who is intermediate and under 185lbs or so. After 185lbs, you might be pushing it on a 250 four stroke and should move up to the 450.

Answer 4

The WR is an enduro bike so should be slightly slower but more reliable as it does more miles between services. It should also have a lighting kit on it ( or provision to fit one) he generators are different.

Answer 5

the only major differnce between the WR and YZ is the gear ratio's in the transmission, the WR is a trail bike and the YZ is set up for racing, but both are great bikes!

Answer 6

Wr250f Top Speed