Honda Xr650l vs Yamaha Wr250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Xr650l vs Yamaha Wr250r. Honda Xr650l: 34 hp @ 6,000 rpm (note: US-spec figures; often cited as low due to EPA/CARB restrictions) hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h (estimate — actual varies with gearing and rider; note: factory-restricted), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Yamaha Wr250r: 30 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Xr650l
Yamaha Wr250r
Horsepower (hp)
34 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
166 kg
134 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
34 hp @ 6,000 rpm (note: US-spec figures; often cited as low due to EPA/CARB restrictions)
30 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
52 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
24 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h (estimate — actual varies with gearing and rider; note: factory-restricted)
145 km/h
Weight
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Xr650l
7.8/10
"The definition of reliable, if you accept its 1993 soul."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Cheap parts everywhere
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Factory jetting criminally lean
−Heavy for true off-road
−Dated suspension technology
Yamaha Wr250r
8.5/10
"The benchmark used dual-sport buy if budget allows."
Pros
+Bulletproof fuel-injected engine
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Strong resale, parts availability
Cons
−Suspension linkage neglect common
−Holds value, costs more
−Limited top-end highway speed
Top 10 Accessories
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