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All Bikes/Compare/Gas Gas Ec 300 vs Yamaha Wr 250 F

Gas Gas Ec 300 vs Yamaha Wr 250 F

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Gas Gas Ec 300 vs Yamaha Wr 250 F. Gas Gas Ec 300: ~48–52 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish output figures) hp, 98 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate for 2021–2024 models) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated; not optimized for top speed — note: off-road focused), 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

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Gas Gas Ec 300 Yamaha Wr 250 F
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
36 hp
Torque (Nm)
45 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
98 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
~48–52 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish output figures)
36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2015 fuel-injected models)
Torque
~45 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish figures)
24 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated; not optimized for top speed — note: off-road focused)
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions)
Weight
98 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate for 2021–2024 models)
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–5.0 L/100km (estimated real-world; varies heavily with terrain and riding style)
3.5 L/100km (approximately 28.5 km/L) — estimated, varies greatly with riding conditions
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Gas Gas Ec 300
Gas Gas Ec 300
8.0/10

"A ferocious enduro tool that rewards experienced, disciplined ownership only."

Pros
+Explosive, addictive two-stroke power
+Lightweight and flickable chassis
+Cheap top-end rebuilds
Cons
Brutally unforgiving power delivery
Maintenance often badly neglected
Powervalve cleaning frequently skipped
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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