2025 Yamaha WR 250F test ride and review- good beginners dirt bike?

Finally the wait is over. the first ride on youtube of a 2025 WR250F ‪@YamahaMotorUSA‬
sorry to make you all wait so long, I have been getting so many requests since I revealed the bike on the channel. well here it is my early thoughts and ride review.
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[@yamagrow420]

I had a 2015 WR250F and absolutely loved it. Such a great bike. Had the GYTR ecu with the controller (before the app), full FMF exhaust. Probably the best bike I’ve had because of the flexibility. It was great on trails, decent on a vet MX track, good in the desert. Rock solid reliability, plenty of power and good suspension. Only reason I got rid of it was that we were riding more MX than anything else and I went with a YZ250F. They are certainly the same DNA. The new WR’s are beautiful !

[@TheMadMonkey3]

Awesome man! How many miles did you get out of it? I hear they are very reliable

[@yamagrow420]

@@TheMadMonkey3extremely reliable. Sorry for the late reply. KZbin isn’t showing me responses to my comments for some reason. I had it for about 3-4 years. I fully modded it with the GYTR ecu, full FMF exhaust, air box mod. It was an awesome bike. No issues. Even rode it at the MX track. My friend’s neighbor did the suspension for me and it was just wonderful on the vet track. Also rode the LA Barstow to Vegas ride on it. All the things you say about it giving you confidence are true. Totally felt the same way and my friend who bought it from me feels the same. He said it was like going from a butter knife to a steak knife. If I hadn’t started doing more MX, I would have kept it. For reference, the YZ250F that I have feels similar. It wasn’t a big adjustment, just felt like a lighter and faster WR. Happy riding 👍👍👍🏁🏁🏁

[@lorenfritzjr.8384]

Dude Awesome review, this fall I purchased 24 wr250f and you are spot on about this bike. I live in Ohio and cant wait for spring time get some more seat time in.

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@lorenfritzjr.8384 Thats awesome! Its hard to look at it in the garage without riding it haha thanks for commenting! 🤘🏻

[@markmtbrider]

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[@taylertreanor]

Hey man I see that progression and your comfort level increasing on 2 wheels! Great bike!

[@OdysseyOffroad]

Thanks man, I appreciate it 🙏🏻 I have definitely gotten better but still need a lot of work.

[@curtiscollins2174]

Sweet sweet bike. Respect your honesty on skill level..

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@curtiscollins2174 ty I appreciate that 🙏🏻

[@RollForever88]

I think the WR is an absolutely amazing bike. I will own one someday!

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@RollForever88 do it!

[@JacksonOffroad25]

Finally!!!! I was getting nervous it had been a couple weeks so I thought you’d sell it for something different before we saw a ride! Lol jk love the video man you can tell you’re enjoying this thing a lot more than the 2 smoker

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@JacksonOffroad25 lol Thanks man. Yeah the juice smoker was awesome like to be honest but this thing as I explained in my last video just fits my needs more. I added a couple things yesterday make it even better now. We'll have another video here soon

[@alexgreenslade5265]

Cool stuff 👍 Only had mine for one week down under done 110km just done first oil and filter change.Big difference from crf250f😂. Upgraded tank to acerbis 10litre,yoshi full system removed and greased rear linkage,also have issues with being short but decided not to use lowering link which I pre ordered that would have lowered the bike by 30mm going to purchase link that enables adjustments. Waiting for suspension to settle before making changes.Soft spongy feeling front brake initially but resolved using zip tie overnight as seen on other forums. Otherwise love the bike so far.

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@alexgreenslade5265 good stuff! I am loving this thing so far .

[@jasonbull179]

I am so happy i found your channel. This or the Husky is the bike i want to get. My last dirt bike was 30 years back, so im basically one notch up from beginner level, and all my research online says WR's have become YZ 's and modern four strokes dont like to be ridden slow and will cut out. Seeing you chugging along is great and exactly the way i will be riding. I was going to get the x trainer, really dont want a 2 stroke.This video has changed my mind, the 2025 WR 250 is the bike for me. I've subscribed. All the best from Australia

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@jasonbull179 First of all, thank you for subscribing. It's absolutely a very hard decision I totally can sympathize with you. Having gone through a few bikes myself it's a hard painstaking process. My buddies Husqvarna fe350w is a really nice bike and I think you could go wrong with either one I think they're both pretty comparable with some differences obviously. I had the same concerns as you and have been pleasantly surprised by the WR.

[@KonradoAna-yu4ux]

I have a wrf250 2020. Incredible bike. Strong, fast, precise. Recentely I bought a Rieju MR 300 AG version. For slow tecnical terrain the Rieju is easier to ride. Less engine stall, less phisical effort to do the same job. The WR is way way better in fastter tracks. First and second gear Rieju, twird forward gear WR. I'm 1.7m, 85kg, lower average skill pilot. I hope I can keep both bikes during the next years and enjoy diferent styles.

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@KonradoAna-yu4ux That's a great combination! If I could have two bikes I would do the same thing a 300 2-stroke and this WR is the perfect combination.

[@desertdrz]

Looks nice where you’re at, I sometimes miss my WR, it was a great bike!

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@desertdrz loving it so far. What are you riding now?

[@desertdrz]

@ 2022 gasgas ex250 race bike and a 2024 drz400s trail bike

[@ironthumb3048]

I had a yz250f that I had a suspension shop lower by 2 inches and it made it way easier on the trails for a short person. The bike still handled great.

[@everspace9654]

The stealthy fly wheel weight make the bike even better for sure, if you ever decide to try it.

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@everspace9654 good to know thanks for the info!

[@GeniusEnis]

13:50 That on/off feeling with the initial hit from the throttle is just the nature of fuel injected 4 strokes, I believe. I found it the same on most brands. It’s very noticeable when you’re coming from a 2 stroke. But when the power is on it’s very linear, unlike some carbureted 2 strokes.

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@GeniusEnis definitely very linear . I added the g2 throttle tamer and it helped a lot .

[@GeniusEnis]

@ Nice! Glad it worked out. Sick bike btw! I wish I could get one. I’m riding the 2016 version of it. I’m very pleased with it. But that 2025 bike looks alot better and seems like a big upgrade in chassis and ergonomics.

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@GeniusEnis my buddy has a 2015 and he loves it too.

[@EricKoch-p8f]

Seat Concepts is a great choice. I have one on my DR 650 and I love it.

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@EricKoch-p8f good to hear, I am also considering the guts low soft seat.

[@Raptor_Ruckus]

Seems like you are getting pretty comfortable with the WR! Seems like it’s an easy bike to ride, but still has plenty of pep on tap

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@Raptor_Ruckus yeah it's a pretty versatile bike I mean you can absolutely rip it like a YZ or you can ride it slow it's pretty happy either way which is awesome and that's exactly what I wanted. Kind of reminds me of my Raptor only a small bore version

[@garyhoward2490]

My bro in law has a WR. His is a 2010...I think. Has a carb. He is shorter, and lighter than me and has it set up for him. I ride 450 and 520 KTMs. That said. I've hopped on his bike a few times, and liked it. Feels lighter than it is...to me. On tight trails, it is super fun. I always thought that it would be a great woods bike. Great bike overall.

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@garyhoward2490 yea the pre 2015 bikes were way different. That said both are great bikes but totally different. Some prefer the older ones.

[@KuyaBradford]

Nice video! I was between this and the YZ250FX and you’ve help me decide. It will still be a few years before I can get one probably, but at least I know the bike I’m working towards :)

[@OdysseyOffroad]

Glad the video could help. the fx has its perks too but i wanted a headlight and speedo/odometer

[@GUTPILE]

Have you uncorked it yet? The WR is next on my list. Awesome video!

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@GUTPILE Yes I uncorked it the day I brought it home I have a video of the day I bought it and I talk about and showing how to uncork it it's a little bit different on the 25s on the air intake but pretty much the same as previous years. It's an awesome bike! I have some more mods I just added so I'll be doing some more videos soon

[@GUTPILE]

@@OdysseyOffroad just picked up a left over 24.

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@GUTPILE thats awesome congratulations!! Hope you got a great deal on it!

[@lyndonewright330]

Definitely go with the moose front and rear I have used them for years glad you like your bike if you’re ever in East Tennessee I take you for a real trail ride not making fun of you that looks like interstate riding to what we have around these parts I road 2strokes all my life from 1974 to 2022 I went to four stroke I have a 22 Husqvarna fix 350 and love it I’m 63 still ride best of luck to you with your Yamaha I’ve owned 3 of them over the years they were all good bikes billet proof designs on the radiator guards there expensive but worth it put you a fmf silincer on it

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@lyndonewright330 thanks! My buddy has a 24 fe 350w and its a sweet bike.

[@simonfournier6480]

I have hit 100 Mph / 160kmh on my 2023 on a gravel road they are fast💨

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@simonfournier6480 wow good to know. I wont be hitting those speeds lol

[@Daniel-jp2pi]

Love this!!!!🔥🔥

[@juh7025]

I'll be getting its Italian cousin. The fantic xef 310, it's using the 2024 wr frame. I'm looking forward to it. These bikes have a great reputation since the 2020 updates

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@juh7025 thats awesome! Where are you located that you can get a fantic?

[@juh7025]

@OdysseyOffroad canada we have a importer now. My local shop is getting 5 of them

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@juh7025 wow thats awesome!

[@michaelh6002]

Nice bike can you tell me what the miles per gallon is and or the fuel range of the 2 gallon tank? Thanks

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@michaelh6002 around 50 mpg is what im seeing. Really depends on driving style though. Of your revving it out a lot not gonna be as good.

[@dirklawyer9939]

I have been riding dirt for decades enduro, semi hard enduro and dual sport and I have a new WR 450. IMO you don't need the heavy aluminum rear rotor guard TM makes a HD fiber compound one and save on weight, you do need a skid plate over your linkage even if your not going to be skidding over boulders, most rear rotor damage and linkage damage is from your front tire throwing smaller rocks at speed against these items.

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@dirklawyer9939 thanks for the tips!

[@cbrmike69]

Great and very informative videos on the 2025 wr250f. We salute you sir! 🫡 Can you confirm its an LED headlight? Website has that yellowish halogen look to it. I'm torn between the wr250f, yz250x, or yz250fx. Kind of in that order too. I also have a crf250f for its simplicity on the slow trails. But the suspension, as you've mentioned, can almost be dangerous when the pace picks up. Im thinking this wr250f would be the one.

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@cbrmike69 thanks for watching! Unfortunately the headlight is NOT led like i thought. I'll be addressing that in an upcoming review video. I rode home at sunset one evening and its not that bad. Better than the ktm halogen headlight prior to them switching to led but still could be better. I don't really night ride but it would still be nice to have just In case. I started riding last summer on a crf250f too.

[@cbrmike69]

Nice. I've been riding for many years but it was on the Yamaha wr250r. Put 40k miles on it before sending her to a different owner. Very comfortable on a dirtbike. LOVE the little air cooled crf250f, have 65 hrs on mine from less than 1 year of owning it. Has its limitations so kinda want something newer and better. Dealer nearby in Cortez CO has a 2024 for discount but I'd rather order the 2025 for the upgrades/changes it comes with. By the way, I'm on my 2nd time watching this video. More watches to come. Also going to rewatch your garage walkaround video. Very detailed and informative. THANK YOU for not being an AI stupid channel haha I'm really getting sick of those 😂😂😂

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@cbrmike69 haha You and me both! When I was looking up information on this bike after I finding out Yamaha had made some changes there was literally not a single video other than AI remakes of the Yamaha press release.

[@Rus-z2h]

I have a 2023 WR450F with only 6 hours on it for sale. Too much bike for an old man that just started riding. Will sale for $7,000. Excellent condition.

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@Rus-z2h 450 is a lot of bike for a new rider that's for sure. 250 is quite honestly all the power anyone really needs

[@Rus-z2h]

@OdysseyOffroad I agree.

[@DUNEATV]

My Husqvarna vs your Yamaha video in your future? 🤔

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@DUNEATV lets do it 💪🏻

[@raptor700dad7]

Nice ride but run if you see Breaking Bad guys out in the desert! If you’ve seen the show (Great ) you know what happens to the Yamaha rider !

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@raptor700dad7 haha i never have seen it lol

[@markm9316]

I currently have 24 CRF250F and a 2004 WR250F, was thinking about getting a Beta Xtrainer. Did you like that bike?

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@markm9316 its a good bike but quirky. Just wasn't for me. If you do longer rides and higher speeds the xtrainer is not the bike. You can watch this here why i got rid if it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ69madnqKl-iNE

[@michaelh6002]

I’m not a tall rider either, what is your weight and height.

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@michaelh6002 about 5'7 -5'6 and 165lbs

[@simonfournier6480]

WR are king of the wood😝

[@MichaelORourkeProd]

Question for you guys: of the various Yamaha off-road bike models…. Which is the best for single track in the woods? Seems to be some crossover between this bike and the YZ250X & YZ250FX.

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@MichaelORourkeProd to me its the wr. Characteristics though are going to be different on all of them

[@RollForever88]

Both are excellent choices. Probably the two stroke though.

[@michaelh6002]

Hey there can you tell me what the difference is between a 2025 wr250f and a yz250fx Thanks

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@michaelh6002 The FX has a different muffler without a spark arrestor so it's not legal in some areas depending on where you ride. The FX suspension is tuned slightly stiffer the fuel mapping is a little bit different and the FX does not come with a headlight or a gauge cluster. The FX does come with the unlocked ECU however. The WR the FX and the regular yz250f are all essentially the same bike tuned for different purposes and have a couple of different bells and whistles each

[@alexchan3727]

So you think for this terrain crf250f would not make it?

[@OdysseyOffroad]

You can make it on anything. I did this trail on my crf250f when i had it too

[@alexchan3727]

​@@OdysseyOffroad so in January KTM350 next is on the list 😂

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@alexchan3727 haha i think i found my bike! 😀

[@BrianSmith-ql5nj]

Xt250

[@leebub207]

lets taker out on the street, lol

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@leebub207 haha you buy the tires! 😂

[@richardlinden8540]

5 Hp PER STICKER!

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@richardlinden8540 real world numbers! Haha