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All Bikes/Compare/Rieju Marathon 500 vs Yamaha Wr250f

Rieju Marathon 500 vs Yamaha Wr250f

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Rieju Marathon 500 vs Yamaha Wr250f. Rieju Marathon 500: ~40–45 hp (estimated; exact rpm data unavailable — NOTE: Rieju has not widely published official dyno figures for this specific variant) hp, ~140–155 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated; NOTE: official curb weight not confirmed in widely available sources) weight, top speed ~140–150 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.3/10. 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

Rieju Marathon 500 Yamaha Wr250f
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
36 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
26 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
140 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
140 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
~40–45 hp (estimated; exact rpm data unavailable — NOTE: Rieju has not widely published official dyno figures for this specific variant)
~36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2020 fuel-injected models)
Torque
~40–45 Nm (estimated; NOTE: official figures not widely confirmed in public documentation)
~26 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~140–150 km/h (estimated)
~145 km/h (estimated; note: not intended as a road bike)
Weight
~140–155 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated; NOTE: official curb weight not confirmed in widely available sources)
118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ models)
Fuel
~3.5–4.5 L/100km (estimated; varies significantly with riding style and terrain)
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (estimated real-world off-road average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Rieju Marathon 500
Rieju Marathon 500
7.3/10

"A genuine off-road weapon if you can handle the ownership quirks."

Pros
+Exceptional off-road capability
+Lightweight for adventure segment
+KTM-sourced engine reliability
Cons
Electrical reliability concerns early models
Parts availability still patchy
Vibration tiring on motorways
Yamaha Wr250f
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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