Yamaha Wr125r vs Yamaha Wr 250 F
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Wr125r vs Yamaha Wr 250 F. Yamaha Wr125r: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, 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
Yamaha Wr125r
Yamaha Wr 250 F
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
36 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.7 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2015 fuel-injected models)
Torque
12.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
24 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
110 km/h
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions)
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approximately 28.5 km/L) — estimated, varies greatly with riding conditions
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Wr125r
8.0/10
"The best 125 you can buy used, if history checks out."
Pros
+Proper suspension quality
+Bulletproof when maintained
+Slick six-speed gearbox
Cons
−Cam chain neglect common
−Power limited above 100mph
−Expensive new parts
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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