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All Bikes/Compare/Gas Gas Ec 250 vs Yamaha Wr 250 F

Gas Gas Ec 250 vs Yamaha Wr 250 F

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Gas Gas Ec 250 vs Yamaha Wr 250 F. Gas Gas Ec 250: Approximately 45 hp @ 8,000 rpm (note: estimate; official figures not always published for off-road models) hp, Approximately 100 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Estimated 120–130 km/h (note: varies by gearing and terrain; not optimized for top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha Wr 250 F: 36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2015 fuel-injected models) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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Gas Gas Ec 250 Yamaha Wr 250 F
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
36 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
100 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
Approximately 45 hp @ 8,000 rpm (note: estimate; official figures not always published for off-road models)
36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2015 fuel-injected models)
Torque
Approximately 40 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (note: estimate for two-stroke power delivery)
24 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
Estimated 120–130 km/h (note: varies by gearing and terrain; not optimized for top speed)
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions)
Weight
Approximately 100 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 4–6 L/100km (note: highly dependent on riding conditions; off-road two-strokes vary widely)
3.5 L/100km (approximately 28.5 km/L) — estimated, varies greatly with riding conditions
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Gas Gas Ec 250
Gas Gas Ec 250
8.0/10

"Brilliant used buy if history checks out — buyer beware otherwise."

Pros
+KTM parts cross-compatibility
+Lightweight, genuinely trail-capable
+Strong two-stroke midrange power
Cons
Often thrashed by previous owners
Top end wears quickly neglected
Two-stroke maintenance is frequent
Yamaha Wr 250 F
Yamaha Wr 250 F
8.5/10

"A serious trail weapon that rewards diligent buyers who do their homework."

Pros
+Race-derived engine, brilliant power
+Lightweight and highly flickable
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability maintained
Cons
Valves neglected by most owners
Suspension bearings routinely ignored
Street legal kit is minimal

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