Yamaha Wr 250 R vs Yamaha Xt250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Wr 250 R vs Yamaha Xt250. Yamaha Wr 250 R: 30 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Xt250: 15 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 122 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Wr 250 R
Yamaha Xt250
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
17 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
122 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
30 hp @ 10,000 rpm
15 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
17 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
120 km/h
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
122 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35.7 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Wr 250 R
8.5/10
"The most sensible used dual-sport purchase you can make today."
Pros
+Bulletproof fuel-injected engine
+Excellent parts availability
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Holds value stubbornly
−Modest power output
−Suspension needs upgrading off-road
Yamaha Xt250
7.5/10
"The most sensible used dual-sport under $4,000, full stop."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine reliability
+Cheap parts, easy maintenance
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Gutless above 55mph
−Stock tires genuinely terrible
−Suspension too soft everywhere
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