Yamaha Wr250f vs Gas Gas Ec 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Wr250f
Gas Gas Ec 250
Horsepower (hp)
36 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
26 Nm
40 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
100 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
~36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2020 fuel-injected models)
Approximately 45 hp @ 8,000 rpm (note: estimate; official figures not always published for off-road models)
Torque
~26 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Approximately 40 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (note: estimate for two-stroke power delivery)
Top Speed
~145 km/h (estimated; note: not intended as a road bike)
Estimated 120–130 km/h (note: varies by gearing and terrain; not optimized for top speed)
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ models)
Approximately 100 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (estimated real-world off-road average)
Estimated 4–6 L/100km (note: highly dependent on riding conditions; off-road two-strokes vary widely)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Gas Gas Ec 250
8.0/10
"Brilliant used buy if history checks out — buyer beware otherwise."
Pros
+KTM parts cross-compatibility
+Lightweight, genuinely trail-capable
+Strong two-stroke midrange power
Cons
−Often thrashed by previous owners
−Top end wears quickly neglected
−Two-stroke maintenance is frequent