Test Yamaha 2020 WR250 F - a trail bike riders' perspective

‪@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV‬ we test the 2020 Yamaha WR250 F through the eyes of average trail bike riders. We ask the question, "Will this race weapon also make trail riders smile?"

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

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[@loganlexow]

THANK YOU for mentioning the Los of power and increase in noise from removing the screen and baffle pipe. Too many people don't realize these things!

[@jonoj7666]

Thanks great review and loved all the info at the end and the tec tips 👌👍

[@binstunting1]

Always looking forward to new 2020 WR250F vids .. great job 💯

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you like them!

[@colmhaughey7001]

The WR is the business I live in Laos and we have some wonderful terrain in our back yard it’s just a challenge trying to get my hands on the a 2020 WR250F but I’ll persist until i manage to get one really enjoyed the video Good Work guys...!!!

[@khaccanhle1930]

I live in Vietnam and I have a WR250F. I am so on love with it. It makes the 250 dual sports feel like nothing - it's got more power than I'll ever use on these little tracks in the mountains. It's perfect on the trails. I can't stop raving about it and everyone who tries it is blown away.

[@MrHqyang]

very detail review, Great Job.

[@greym6436]

Great review & testament to the Yamaha design, making a great trail bike. "WR" looks to be the way i will go.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Good choice! A great bike.

[@kellysheets6769]

Thanks Dave, great review

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@kiwi-moto]

GREAT overview!!! thanks!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chrisharris1641]

Tell you what that’s about the best review for this bike I’ve seen .👍

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you liked it!

[@hugowithme]

Great review. Go the Professor! Clive really knows how to ride.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

We agree!

[@rezkidgamingyt4725]

I’ve got the 2023 I’m in Canada so there are a few things that you need to do like get the competition ECU kit open the air box and exaust or get a better on it plugged up with a pea size hole for the exaust but once you those things it’s a rocket ship

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

Great video. 👍

[@timshaw8187]

Another great review lads we’ll done

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

thanks mate. Great fun to do. Now back to the big adventure bike reviews.

[@adriantompson]

good run down of the wr250 f

[@viperracing2889]

I'm a heavy rider so I've been considering a 300cc TPI 2-stroke or 350cc 4-stroke. But this seems like the ultimate bike really, considering I'm not a good rider. I don't want something that will kill me for making the smallest mistake.

[@willisbcteoh9840]

Super videos..I wonder what’s the WR250F service intervals in KM?

[@gallopingg1]

BRILLIANT BIKE, GREAT VID. UK

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@666dynomax]

Revving and revving to the moon awesome.

[@malgraham351]

Fine looking sand riding on that Orange DRZ :)

[@bcgal0004]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1717">28:37</a> I couldn't find this in the 2020 owners manual. It now states to do the same thing as a cold start. I totally agree with keeping the exhaust how it is intended. Still goes hard! Also, I was wondering what map you guy's use and if you find down low RPM at slow speed a little snappy? Awesome bike!!

[@f.s.aearthmoving4x4]

Great video 🙌

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Thanks Matt, for your help. It was great fun to catch up.

[@leandropassos2956]

Top top .... Let's speed up this machine !!

[@glenndawes9282]

I did notice it didn’t hot start well. A note from the tech man to assist but no footage. How did you find it?

[@jeffwixon1828]

How do you get to the spark plug looks pretty tight

[@kevinjohnoflynn]

How light is the clutch and does it flame out easy? Really torn between this and a 2 stroke for technical trail riding. Love the 4 stroke but not the heavy clutch and flame outs!!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Occasional flame out. Clutch fine

[@6226superhurricane]

interesting seeing a video of my local riding area. thankyou for not naming it.

[@anthonyvassallo5803]

Haha I’m dying to know where this is. Looks so good

[@fkn16v]

Knowing where Clive works id say that's likely Columbey area. Never been where they are in the video but it can be good.

[@SKgeostrat]

Thank you from France for a nice overview! How would you guys modify this or the WR450F to become a reliable trail riding bike and a dual sport bike for adventure riding! I think these bikes would be perfect for riding the TET , Trans European Trails, but I am worried about the short service intervals and the low fuel capacity. Do you know about anyone in Europe who, like Rally Raid, who could help modifying it? Does Chuck Yager work the Yamaha?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

We've tried converting the 450 to an Adventure bike with limited success. There are other bikes off the shelf that are better. The conversion of the WR250R to adventure has been extremely successful, but I'm not sure if they are available in Europe.

[@corkstarrr]

Impressive details, thanks a lot for sharing. Is the baffle removal relevant to all models or just the efi’s??

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Just new efis

[@sebastianescudero8712]

I had a wrf 2006 and i only used the kick starter once in 10 years to try how it works...

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Great point.

[@gambekapula3761]

I will keep my 2003 WR250F, 🙂

[@StansE250]

Would LOVE to see a direct comparison of the WR 250R / 250F / 250X 🙏

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Nope, sorry.

[@amek4736]

Does this 2020 model have any engine flaws and faults? want to buy this motorcycle with mileage.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

No idea.

[@donniemcfarland3160]

I have a 2014 WR450f it’s been a great bike but I’m getting old and I think it’s time to go lighter.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

the 250 doesn't beat you up as much.

[@goneridingparts]

great video, but I don't think the US model comes with the programmable ecu.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I'm not sure

[@NEFloridaDirtRiders]

The US model does not come with the communications unit necessary to modify the ECU. You must purchase the communications unit and the competition ECU in order to make any changes. GYTR Competition ECU: BAK-E9500-V0-00 GYTR Communication Control unit: B7R-H59C0-V0-00

[@666dynomax]

@@NEFloridaDirtRiders thanks for that Really cool that you can do that. How much would that be

[@NEFloridaDirtRiders]

@@666dynomax you can find a YZ250F pipe on eBay for about $150.

[@aarontagious]

Why does one bike have the older headlight cowl?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

good observation. I think it was because just before he ride the new one was smashed.

[@deanfakes5314]

Hope this bike is all its cracked upto be , I just put money down on a 21 mainly based on this video

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

great bike

[@ashleypearce3507]

I've done the same dean,should be a sweet ride

[@jahbay]

If you live in America get ready to do some uncorking.

[@deanfakes5314]

Had the bike 6m now and it's fair to say, its surpassed my expectations

[@bossnonetz8830]

Nice trail bike,WR250f can be use at long drive adventure?tnks from philippines

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

No, not designed for long drive adventures

[@kymstock1852]

I had one with a 280 kit fitted. Even better as a trail bike. I would not suggest one as an Adventure long range bike. It feels more like a racing horse than a Clydesdale for carrying weight all day; too frenetic in the motor.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Agree

[@theyeetus1428]

What year?

[@kymstock1852]

@@theyeetus1428 2004

[@heydarhosseini6269]

I still get hard starts even warm, I can't even start it on first gear w/ clutch. unlike other dirt bikes! Crazy i want to sell it, its like i bought a first gen electric start motorcycle. 2 lines does not help all the time!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Good luck!

[@tieoneon1614]

I had the '15 250FX that did the same thing, thought the clutch was f'd up. Upon research it was a factory quirk, the clutch never really releases fully. It gets better as the oil warms, but if u cold start it and slam it into first it stalls. I read if u pull the clutch plates out and soak them in oil for a day, re install it goes away.

[@JustMe-999a]

You need to run your audio through a compressor. Some parts are way too quiet, others are way too loud. It's not difficult to normalize it.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

yes

[@TonyGoesRiding]

Damn! I'm in California getting ready to head to bed (midnight here currently). Now it looks like I'll be staying up later!

[@suryak7774]

Price in india currency

[@MP-gq4uj]

Dave - was stalling an issue for the bike? Just put a deposit on a 2023. I am concerned because of some of the reviews I have read. But you guys don't seem to have a problem.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

mate long time ago, many models since.

[@DenisElpashev]

Good looking bike, interesting reversed engine position design and air intake at the top is good idea... but... It's 10+ kg heavier than its ktm counterpart, 250exc-f, which makes the choice obvious for hard enduro guys..

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

I thought 300 twos are the choice of hard enduro guys

[@DenisElpashev]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV For pros yes, but there are also us, mere mortals out there, who just like to challenge themselves every day in extreme terrain, but don't race for world podium :) After many years of riding 2-stroke I really hate those bulky 2t pipes, which I hit and dent everyday, so started to look into 4t as my new bike.. This beautiful yamaha is very tempting to buy, but the weight factor is really a game stopper when I imagine lifting it up after the off-camber fall... :)

[@Ren-io4mw]

@@DenisElpashev mate i'm like 63kg wringing wet. Have the 2015, novice rider so spend plenty of time picking my bike up. The weight is all low sprung you honestly don't notice. Just saying i wouldnt let the few extra kgs hold you back.

[@motozz8258]

Денис Елпа High repair rate or maintenance as some like to call it with ktm at 10kg lighter , is it all of 10kg lighter or is that marketing dribble .

[@ConTheDon187]

I can tell you from my experience riding a ktm 350, and my 2019 wr250f that the yamaha feels much better, has better suspension, and fires right up every time unlike the ktm. But they're both great bikes and obviously the 350 has more power, it all comes down to preference. I'd buy a yz250x or a 300exc before I bought another 4stroke 250. I do prefer yamaha's but the 300 2 stroke is insane and so much easier to do hill climbs and bog around. Haven't got to ride the husqy/ktm 250 2 stroke though. Just my 2 cents

[@michaelthomas788]

Is that Yamaha better than the KTM I know when I was running on Yamaha it would last a long time but that was a long time ago in the 90s before they chrome-moly the cylinders in all that bullshit

[@michaelthomas788]

You know they went from about$200 2 bored out put a new piston 2 about$600 4 piston replacement because when they board the cylinder that have to re chrome moly it you know what that cost in Australia but in the states it's like for $500 to have it Chrome Moly plated and my prices are without labor because I usually would put them together myself I built a lot of bikes & a lot of cars

[@kennyatkins6448]

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[@dry509]

Can you ride on the street?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

yes

[@two_wheel_universe4439]

Woe

[@therealpewpew2532]

6 in the morning for me been up all night hope it's worth it.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

So do I!

[@therealpewpew2532]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV It was worth it ,good job on the video. Thanks to you guys I bought a drz 400sm that I use like a dual sport. I have had so much fun with it.

[@ejsmith3981]

Ahh can't beat morissets trails

[@scootypuffjr.]

Luckily I have watched Crocodile Dundee enough to be fluent in Australian.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Excellent

[@douglasfrantzen3011]

I'm having trouble hearing the difference between trial riding and trail riding.

[@vebez5993]

You guys really need a director and a cameraman😂

[@alt0v14]

heard "race" as "rice", australians.... :))

[@jabrielwhite17]

bruh am I mistaken, or did you say "rice weapon" in the beginning? lol that is not PC at all! Some people might get offended. I'm American, I might not be understanding the accent.

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Not understanding the accent...Race Weapon

[@Whos-That-Guy]

HAHAHA You just invented a new aussie slang term... Rice weapon.. Thanks yank.. haha

[@momentiummonroe1475]

I'm also American and my Bikes new name is "The Rice Weapon" thanks to you. Lol it's classic.

[@edriley1516]

by trial, you mean trail?

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Nope

[@Rich2wheels]

I didnt see any trial riding only trail too

[@henrikforsberg683]

@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV to us non-aussies it sounds like you guys say trial when you say trail.. I didn’t realise that at first, made it a bit confusing! 😁🍻 nice review!

[@bradcarroll3719]

Wait a minute. Did he just say they totally did away with the kick start!!!!! Thank you very much, but I will deal with the 0.5 kg for the piece of mind. You ALWAYS end up using the kick start! Bad Move Yamaha!!!

[@bradcarroll3719]

Surely an aftermarket company will come up with a kit, but that’s major freaking surgery!!! Huge potential for leaks. Bad move Yamaha!

[@davewalton2358]

Not sure how well a fuel injected bike would kick start with a dead battery though. If it didn't have enough juice to run the fuel pump it might not start anyway, no matter how hard you kicked...

[@kiwi-moto]

@@davewalton2358 ive had my WR not fire from the electric start, and not enough cranking Amps in the battery, but enough to prime the fuel pump. I was able to get it started from the kick start luckily to save me from being stuck. I replaced that battery with a LiPo one now as well.

[@justinlloyd9342]

I had a buddy that had a wr450 that refused to start with the electric start but would start with 1 kick hot or cold I’m a 2 stroke guy and I could start it lol it needs a kick start for sure

[@fkn16v]

The Professor should do beginner training classes

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Yep he's do a great job.

[@adamrichards2072]

Came for the premier. Got interrupted by my wife about 30 seconds in. Missed the rest!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Better luck next time. Don't forget we're live next Sunday 14 June at 8pm

[@henryhiggins2021]

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[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

your computer don't work.