Husqvarna 701 Enduro vs Yamaha Wr250f
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Husqvarna 701 Enduro vs Yamaha Wr250f. Husqvarna 701 Enduro: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Wr250f: ~36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2020 fuel-injected models) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ models) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated; note: not intended as a road bike), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Husqvarna 701 Enduro
Yamaha Wr250f
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
36 hp
Torque (Nm)
72 Nm
26 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
~36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2020 fuel-injected models)
Torque
72 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
~26 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
175 km/h
~145 km/h (estimated; note: not intended as a road bike)
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ models)
Fuel
5.0–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–20 km/L typical real-world average)
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (estimated real-world off-road average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Husqvarna 701 Enduro
8.5/10
"The ultimate used adventure single if you buy smart."
Pros
+Bulletproof LC4 engine
+Genuinely dual-purpose capable
+Excellent suspension adjustability
Cons
−Linkage bearings wear quickly
−Stock fuel range limited
−Plastics expensive to replace
Yamaha Wr250f
8.5/10
"The best used trail bike money can buy, if properly maintained."
Pros
+Wide-ratio gearbox is outstanding
+Genuinely lightweight and nimble
+Strong aftermarket parts support
Cons
−Valve checks every 25 hours
−Pre-2015 carb tuning fussy
−Higher ongoing maintenance costs
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