Yamaha Wr250r vs Yamaha Xt 660
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Wr250r vs Yamaha Xt 660. Yamaha Wr250r: 30 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Xt 660: 48 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 165 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Wr250r
Yamaha Xt 660
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
48 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
60 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
165 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
179 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
30 hp @ 10,000 rpm
48 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
60 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
165 km/h
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Wr250r
8.5/10
"The benchmark used dual-sport buy if budget allows."
Pros
+Bulletproof fuel-injected engine
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Strong resale, parts availability
Cons
−Suspension linkage neglect common
−Holds value, costs more
−Limited top-end highway speed
Yamaha Xt 660
7.5/10
"A dependable workhorse that rewards sensible buyers willing to inspect carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Excellent upright riding position
+Spoked wheels tubeless-convertible
Cons
−Valve clearances often neglected
−Fuel tap O-rings fail
−Uninspiring highway performance
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