2023 Yamaha WR250F--Full Test Video

[@speedtoad6167]

Thanks for acknowledging the difference between National Enduro racing and west Coast racing. So many media guys don't get it.

[@DirtBikeTest]

Thought it use to pay to have experience, this is no longer necessary in our field of work, Wait, to call it work you mush get paid? Now we have an issue.

[@discoveror9576]

What a superbly articulate, comprehensive review! Thank you - from a novice 73 year old, who just bought a 2024 WR250F.

[@DirtBikeTest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnrossdoyel9436]

Appreciate the content from you, Trevor and the whole team🤙

[@DirtBikeTest]

Easy with the Trevor love!

[@olliechristopher467]

@@DirtBikeTest 🤣

[@ScottCarrier-bf5zv]

I got the 2024 wr250f and very happy with it for the trail riding in Ontario Canada got friend coming back from Florida with the fmf slip on and a competition ecu can’t wait to see how it runs with the small upgrades

[@tieoneon1614]

If they just put blinkers, sub frame, and 50/50 tires on this would sell big time as a dual sport and put a big hole in the KTM 350excf market.

[@JoshDurston]

Curious how you think this compares to the Euro 350's (and Beta 390) for trail riding. I keep being tempted by the WR's well sorted KYB suspension, but feel like I'd miss easy lofting, log clearing torque of the bigger motor of my 390.

[@Rus-z2h]

I have this bike and love it but it is so tall!

[@TJTodd604]

Just picked up a stock 2020 WR250F with less than 5hrs on it. Took it out and man did I stall the crap out of it all day on tight tree trails! It was super "snappy" and the clutch seemed to release TOO quickly. Going down a decent graded, greasy wooded trail, I couldn't idle down in 1st or 2nd, had to feather the clutch and was stalling 50% of the time. Is this because of the bike being corked up? or a matter of mapping? Can you list the part #'s for the ECU and CCU unit. @9:34 in your video, from a stop climbing that loose rocky hill, were you clutching the whole time OR in 1st?

[@DirtBikeTest]

Tech Talk episode 219 will have the answer. get in chat for more detail tonight at 7 PM

[@juh7025]

So being a canadian, fantic just became available in canada so i ordered a xef310 which is just a bored out wr250 so i am checking out these wr reviews sp how the chasis handles

[@rudyrod100]

I have the same model in a 2020 I'm sixty one and find it hard to believe that anybody makes a better trail bike. This bike performs nicely on mountain single track or out in the deserts of Idaho. I love the bike and couldn't be happier.

[@davidnewby3263]

I have the 2022 model, Im 58, I love the bike, I just find it heavy

[@rezkidgamingyt4725]

I’ve got the wr250f 2023 I love mine after I opened everything up near exactly right I only had to go a couple clicks down in the compressions to lighten the forks up. Set the sag for myself, but you definitely have to uncork the bike. It’s on rideable stock. You need the competition ECU and the CCU and an exhaust system the YZ airbox two is also a suggestion, but there’s not very many things you need to do to make this bike awesome. It’s a rocket ship. It’s time I need to change the oil in the forks. Probably have the shock redone. Also, maybe not though because I’ve been riding really easy

[@Davidkxf]

I love my WR250F, in South Africa they come standard with the competition ecu.

[@stare-n-aaron9806]

Jimmy did a review on the CRF450X how does that compare to the awr which do you think is better and could you do a comparison video we love the way Jimmy breaks it down

[@fynn8252]

I went to Race Tech springs for my weight (190 lbs) and had to go down a rate in the front and up 2 in the rear. It feels much more harmonious now. They said a lot of these new bikes come "unbalanced" from the factory. Did you find this to be the case?

[@DirtBikeTest]

Some of our test rider (faster more aggressive, not trail riders, felt this)

[@mikecollins8241]

I've been looking at the 250 YZfx, and the WR250f.. from what I can see, they are almost the same, with the YZ getting the upgraded ECM and less restrictive muffler, and the WR gets the multi function display and lights.. maybe suspension settings? same price point, and I'm wondering if I am missing something? I of course want all of the goodies, just wondering which to start with? ie add lights & computer to the YZ or ECM/ muffler to the WR?

[@DirtBikeTest]

Mike, we will dig in on Tech Talk Taco Tuesday #217

[@AmoneyC]

Hey man. Just bought a 2024 WR. On the site they don’t offer 2024 as a year for the GYTR stuff…I’m getting worried. What do you think?

[@casethompson4839]

I know they’re completely different bikes, but would you say this bike is more or less reliable in the long run than a 2024 KTM 300 XCW? I currently have one, and I’m thinking of switching to a WR. I think it would fit my type of riding better. Thanks

[@guyontwowheels5423]

Sure is a nice looking bike.Good video, what range and cruising speed does it have? Could you dual sport this and keep up with with the bigger dual sports (KTM 500, Honda 450, ect) or is 250cc not enough.

[@jamesoso259]

Why would you think a 250 could keep up with something have has another 200-250cc lol

[@DirtBikeTest]

It cruises at about 45 where a 450-500 seems to easily do +10-15 mph more. The WR (or most 250cc based off or race bikes) goes plenty fast for running with bigger bikes but you will be using RPM to make the difference.

[@fynn8252]

With the competition ECU and the "keefer free feeling" map, I was able to get 89 miles in mixed terrain. With the stock ECU, I could get around 100. Like Jimmy states, 45 mph is really the comfortable cruising speed. I've done 65 but that makes me cringe.

[@olliechristopher467]

@@jamesoso259 Take a Jimmy Lewis riding school class and you will for sure find out!!

[@jamesoso259]

@@olliechristopher467 find out what lol this dude said as a dual sport ya dork. If you think a 250 is gonna be comfortable as a dual sport on the street you’re trippin. Now off-road a 125 could smoke a 450 if the person knows what they’re doing

[@billdeck9766]

Very good video and test.

[@DirtBikeTest]

Thank you very much!

[@markmtbrider]

Fuel range ?

[@DirtBikeTest]

It isn't in the video? Between 40-60 miles depending on use.

[@kevinv1036]

Is this the new chassis from the 2023 YZ450F?

[@DirtBikeTest]

No, still a generation behind till 2025 model year.

[@romand123]

anyone out here know how the Wr 250 F would compare to my KLX 300R? Would it be worlds different on the trails or just slightly lighter?

[@DirtBikeTest]

They are drastically different motorcycles. The WR is closer to a competition bike with a more powerful engine, more competent suspension, and a full size chassis

[@Forged407]

How does the bike compare to the TTR230 power wise?

[@justinvoisine8750]

not even comparable, this is way more bike than a ttr230

[@raynorbarnes4713]

Probably worth noting that you definitely don’t need the comp ecu, you can also just take the throttle stop screw out and replace it with a short one…

[@raynorbarnes4713]

Also just realised that you guys had to buy the wifi module and map switch? The bike comes with both here in australia

[@itsmumoe]

I just bought a 2023 with less then 100 miles on it and low RPMs and speed it wants to jump like crazy..

[@Hondatitan69]

They really need to release these in California.

[@guyontwowheels5423]

They need to make a dual sport out of it I don't care what corking it takes.

[@mackeymichael]

Why doesn't Yamaha sell these in Cali ?

[@guyontwowheels5423]

@@mackeymichael California requires evap junk for green sticker dirt bikes. Yamaha won't play ball.

[@marcochavanne]

I still cant understand why they refuse to put a 6 speed in the WR450F

[@markmtbrider]

$$$

[@rlovell383]

The WR 5 speed has the same gear spread as most 6 speeds. It’s a packaging thing in the transmission/engine to get it to fit.

[@johnmclaughlin4802]

👍

[@PollyT.Pocket22]

What not just buy 2 stroke instead of 4 stroke Yamaha?

[@dougiep2769]

Yamaha my favourite brand never had a bad one. I would never buy this bike tho. Two strokes are the best for dirt and to repair

[@HarveenSingh-p2f]

i found it on ebay for 4 dollars