Can the Yamaha WR 250 R make a good adventure bike? The answer will surprise you.
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@e.l.95892 жыл бұрын
6 years later, and still looking into the past for the best entry level bike.
@Supernova120347 жыл бұрын
Was thinking of getting a KTM, EXC or even a 690r...but then i saw the price, spoty reliability, and insane maintenance intervals...and i knew i had to get a WR250R
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV8 жыл бұрын
Apologies I had to repost this video as the previous one had errors. Once again sorry about that.
@chrisbest10008 жыл бұрын
Was about to go ham in the comment section asking why it was reposted. All goodies, just making me get itchy toes.
@olliepickworth7 жыл бұрын
This test was what convinced me to buy a WR250R. I'm basing my mods on this over time. The competition was a DRZ400E but this convinced me to go with the smaller but more modern bike with what appears to also have better build quality. Pretty much watched all your vids and find them instructive and entertaining. Keep up the good work and advice.
@alexandrufilipescu13017 жыл бұрын
olliepickworth and, how it is?
@TruenorthmtGod6 жыл бұрын
olliepickworth drz400e is still a real nice bike. I hear you though I really want a wr250 bad. I do think it's the better bike.
@osimnod8 жыл бұрын
Very comprehensive set up and appreciate the attention to detail and rationale for each item. Small is beautiful, at least on the tighter stuff. He certainly has advanced riding skills, too.
@andypandy.8 жыл бұрын
very comprehensive set up on their bikes, thanks for the work done on this guys!!
@fedswithful8 жыл бұрын
love my WRR, after owning the big bests, I am very happy to be back on a 250, very fun little machine.
@robertbotta65365 жыл бұрын
So well done! Copious gratitude.
@domenik83395 жыл бұрын
The low maintenance of the Japanese bikes is what keeps me stuck on them. I love riding bikes, not working on them.
@nyedavis9222 жыл бұрын
I don't mind working on them, quite like fettling with them, I just want to know as certainly as possible that it won't leave me stranded in the middle of nowhere
@domenik83392 жыл бұрын
@@nyedavis922 Can confirm, I had a Honda 100 as a kid and rode that bike for over a decade without any issues, often times very far from home. As an adult I have a Honda 250 that I have ridden out into the NV desert without issues, and it would have literally killed me if I broke down out there. Wouldn't trust other brands with my life like that.
@bazitube3908 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video! thank you!
@Kingsoupturbo8 жыл бұрын
Super smooth motor, huge redline on those so a big range of gearing you can run, I mean weight is everything in off road riding, so even if you give up a bit of highway performance it would be superior to the big displacement heavy bikes off road, not to mention full 320mm forks, they are just such crazy smooth motorcycles, great brakes, clutch, all that stuff
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV8 жыл бұрын
+Kingsoupturbo I'm currently putting together my review of the bike. It is impressive and I could see myself doing a decent international adventure ride on one. Many riders who have bought big would have a heap of fun on this bike. But I must admit I do like the flexibility of my 690.
@ThisLifeRiding8 жыл бұрын
I have to admit that as I have the opportunity to ride more bikes, I trend towards the smaller displacement bikes. The large bikes are great for what they do but I love a smaller bike I can throw around.
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV8 жыл бұрын
+ThisLifeRiding If someone brings out a 500 single with half decent suspension a comfortable seat, small fairing, a decent fuel range and spoked wheels, they would clean up! I can't see a trend towards smaller bikes, but I can see a greater proportion of people heading to the smaller capacity, particularly if they are as this 250.
@mohawksniper795 жыл бұрын
I had a dt125 Yamaha 1983 oil injected liquid cooled got it at the age of 14 had till well into my 20,s road it mostly off road but did do some roads here and there. I sold it still running jest did sprockets and upper gasket kit.for got to say I never got the bike till the mid 90,s so I was a second owner.
@dereksmithTaupoNZ2 жыл бұрын
Wow 36 seconds in the most wise words I can totally relate too. Bloody awesome advise..
@kuladeeluxe8 жыл бұрын
Great review
@troyboy9868 жыл бұрын
I was one who got myself a large ADV bike. I wish now I had tried a WR 250 or 450 as I find the big bikes so heavy in the bush.
@thealvaco8 жыл бұрын
You guys are so going to make me emigrate to Australia.
@SUPERCOOLZZ8 жыл бұрын
you'd better bring your wallet.
@thealvaco8 жыл бұрын
check
@Lookout4the3rdrail5 жыл бұрын
Man this bike makes me smile
@anthonyparisotto8 жыл бұрын
Great vid, Go Yami
@bryangla17 жыл бұрын
Great video, anyone know the make and model of that windscreen? I'm looking for one just like it for my DRZ400SM.
@surfalps89387 жыл бұрын
Great video. How do you call the wheel weights with the screw to fix? Or where I can get those? I can't find theme. I want same to use on different bikes, different spokes and many times.
@Wazodude8 жыл бұрын
YAMAHAAHH DOUBLE-U AHH TWO FIFTY AHHHH
@PeaceandSupport6 жыл бұрын
Wazodude Lol!
@insulin39406 жыл бұрын
now I can't fucking unhear it
@carlosmamani19924 жыл бұрын
un caño la wr250r lástima que aquí en Argentina ya no se comercializa....
@fredthebarber8 жыл бұрын
Really great video(s)! I appreciate all of the detail, variety of terrains shown, and mods explained. I am a heavier guy, around 240 pounds. Would this have enough power to keep up on the highway, or climb hills with me on it?
@ooyyeeaahh90034 жыл бұрын
This would be the best 250 dual sport for you as it has more power than the kawi and Honda options but it is not a very fast bike
@philipgamboa61345 жыл бұрын
Impressive.. Is ur wr250r all stack. what sprocket combination.? Thanks and safe riding always
@TrevsPrettyCool5 жыл бұрын
What’s the little 4 inch LED light bar actually called?
@azrydr17237 жыл бұрын
Terrific video. I've bookmarked it for future reference. I love the pioneering work you have done on lightweight adventure bikes. Question... Do you have an opinion on the suitability of the WR250F or X models for adventure riding like you do with the WR250R? They have better suspension and are 35/40 pounds lighter. Thx.
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV7 жыл бұрын
The R.....10 kilometre service interval.
@tom-wk7jm8 жыл бұрын
i have tha litle botrher wr 125r isis the same?
@joesnow11808 жыл бұрын
greetings from the states ! great video thanks for posting it . i must have watched every review yet haha.. looking to possibly buy one of these lil 250s . I'm coming off of a 1991 suzuki rmx250 . i loved the bike but looking to find something i can ride on the road to the abundance of trails in my area without hassle. I'm 35 . 6' 4" tall and weigh 240 . my main concern would be this bike being under powered for me and small amount of gear . i would beef up springs etc like i even had to do on my rmx . I'm not looking to hit doubles or anything crazy just some highway and tons of single track & hill climbs . i feel as i might be a gorilla on a tricycle with this bike . I'm between this or a drz400 . what would be your opinion of a person my size on a 250 such as this ?
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV8 жыл бұрын
+joesnow1180 if you can get to a suspension specialist and you're not wanting to go fast on open trails then the 250 will do and be fun.
@danmac06 жыл бұрын
I want this in Europe!!
@frenchaccent36674 жыл бұрын
Although not recent, nice video! What is the brand of windscreen and side leds ?
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV4 жыл бұрын
so long ago
@hobidolap8 жыл бұрын
when is the part 2 due...
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV8 жыл бұрын
+hobidolap about a week
@GMillionpro2 жыл бұрын
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!CRACKING
@gptech24448 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have another question for you if I may, what size and type of rear tyre is Greg using? I currently have a 130/90 D606 and it just about needs to be replaced, I was going to go with another D606 in 120/90 size.
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV8 жыл бұрын
+GP Tech Sorry mate not sure. Ask him at RideADV
@gptech24448 жыл бұрын
Ok, thanks.
@pfzpayam6 жыл бұрын
Between Wr250r and DR650 which one would suits to ride with a pillion passenger better on and off the road? I would appreciate if anyone who has experience with these bikes share their experience.... I had a ktm 690enduro and sold it as I was sick of unreliability of it...
@pfzpayam6 жыл бұрын
Mate, I sold my 690 last week, and now I have Honda XR650R. They are damn cheap around 3-4K and reliable like a tractor. You will be much happier and It has the same power as KTM690 ... first and second gear twist the throttle and its wheels... Previously I had 2016 BMW 12000GS, Africa Twin and KTM 690& 1090 in 2017. Now I feel this XR is worth more than any of those... The new bikes are unreliable and I just sick of fixing them. That was my pure personal experience without bias.
@muhamadiwansaputraiwan91336 жыл бұрын
Gagah
@Mocking698 жыл бұрын
凄い!! フル装備ですね♪
@tonyinfinity7 жыл бұрын
Now the bike costs as much as a Harley, LOL
@SUPERCOOLZZ8 жыл бұрын
I always hear people refer to these as bulletproof, but at 12,500km I wouldn't expect any issues on anything remotely road oriented. Here's a hypothetical question: If the engine of an WR250R is only good for about 40,000km, and a 690E is good for 60,000km then are there really any savings if you go for the WR? I feel like something like the 690E would be a much better compromise all around, but want to know what others think. I have a 2005 625SXC but I'm getting tired of tracking down oil leaks and the bike is supposedly at 36,000km. Can the WR beat that for reliability?
@rideadvtoursandworkshop31788 жыл бұрын
+gargantuandick we have a WR250R 09 that has not only done our rides but events like the APC rally in Australia. It has over 40,000 kms and still hasnt been touched
@PazLeBon4 жыл бұрын
37k on my 125
@TruenorthmtGod6 жыл бұрын
I have a drz400 and want one of these so bad. I might sell my bike for the sixth gear
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV6 жыл бұрын
They are excellent once adventurised.
@poulhansen24157 жыл бұрын
Can i travel to the Au, as a tourist and stay for a month and buy a bike like that. Then export it home to Denmark?
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV7 жыл бұрын
yes
@poulhansen24157 жыл бұрын
Then i only need someone to show me, our great trails.
@TommyNitro5 жыл бұрын
I see these a lot on youtube. What about the kawasaki klx 250? I know it's not as powerful out the gate as the wr250r, but it is also almost $2000 cheaper than the wr250r (new vs new) here in the US.
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV5 жыл бұрын
The WR shits all over the KLR in handling and power.
@TommyNitro5 жыл бұрын
In stock form, yes. But again, $2K cheaper, and the power only comes at very high revs. That 2 grand means a lot in terms of upgrades.
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV5 жыл бұрын
You wanted to know why, that's why. I also don't agree with your comments on power curve on the Yammy. It's linear.
@TommyNitro5 жыл бұрын
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Thanks for your response. I have not ridden either bike, but will hopefully get one as soon as I have the money for it. What I know about them I know from reading various articles and watching videos such as this one. I appreciate your input from your experience here. I am much swayed in the direction of the WR250r for sure now.
@gptech24448 жыл бұрын
In case anyone is wondering the screens are made by www.screensforbikes.com/
@gptech24448 жыл бұрын
Do you know what CO setting is used to compensate for the GYTR muffler?
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV8 жыл бұрын
+GP Tech It was mentioned in the video, I think it's 5. But have a listen it's in there.
@gptech24448 жыл бұрын
+Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV Just rewatched and can't find where he says what he uses, just that they do change the CO. I bought my bike with the GYTR muffler already fitted and the CO setting was on 4, and it was obviously lean. I changed it to 8 but have settled on 10.
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV8 жыл бұрын
Greg set it on 14
@rideadvtoursandworkshop31788 жыл бұрын
+Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV it is set on 14
@gptech24448 жыл бұрын
+Ride Adv Ok Thanks, good to know the ball park of where it should be.
@mabsahmed7868 жыл бұрын
location of the video please?
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV8 жыл бұрын
+mabsahmed786 New Zealand, South Island, Central Otago.
@imopn8 жыл бұрын
what would the estimated range be with that larger fuel tank?
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV8 жыл бұрын
no idea
@MrBadApple9997 жыл бұрын
i got the 17L and I got almost exactly 300km on Semi-Highway roads with some stop signs. Its a little expensive but probably the best mod, the tank itself, being completely plastic is actually lighter than the original (without fuel of course)
@yamaharulez57 жыл бұрын
I get around 350km out of a tank
@kellyfontes77573 жыл бұрын
1200 on dirt and sand?
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV3 жыл бұрын
yep
@user-fq8ec2nk8w8 жыл бұрын
Hello
@CarlosThomas8 жыл бұрын
Do you have information on the windshield you put on your WR250's?
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV8 жыл бұрын
+Carlos Thomas The company name should be on the video. I'm sure Greg raises the name.
@CarlosThomas8 жыл бұрын
+Motorcycle Adventure Dirtbike TV , in the video he says that he got them out of Melbourne. He does not say the brand.
@rideadvtoursandworkshop31788 жыл бұрын
+Carlos Thomas Hi Screens for Bikes Melbourne is the company that produces the screens
@skipole098 жыл бұрын
Anyone know what the song playing in this video is called??
@4Skogen7 жыл бұрын
The Avener & Kim Churchill - You're My Window To The Sky
@madbomer728 жыл бұрын
That dude needs to walk more and ride less.... That poor 250
@aseredy7 жыл бұрын
He's probably healthier than both of us. Off road riders have to have epic cardio conditioning.
@powersports4life5945 жыл бұрын
Ya wish ya had half his skill set mate..
@BillyBoblovesthedirt2 жыл бұрын
What a shame, another great machine chopped because of some piss weak excuse. Definitely a much better bike than the CRF300 or KLX:00 which I consider to be Bali hire bikes. The little Yamaha was put together well using much better materials and design that the Honda or Kwaka.
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV2 жыл бұрын
The Yammy was a good bike but it was more expensive, needed suspension work, and revved it's guts out, ......naturally at frreway speeds. Nope a great bike. But dead. Long live the Yammy!
@BillyBoblovesthedirt2 жыл бұрын
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV 😩😭
@florinsi4 жыл бұрын
Invest in your riding skills so you can just jump on a bike and ride ... no need for hundreds of pussy "upgrades" .... Just get an honest, stock erection and ride with it .... cant match that feelin' with aftermarket parts ...