YAMAHA WR250X (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2012, Yamaha launched the WR250X, a more street-oriented version of the WR250R motorcycle. Both machines were part of the WR series and packed many similarities but also a few different features.

Compared to the WR250R off-road-dedicated machine, the WR250X was a more street-oriented model with street tires and sprockets. In addition, in the appearance department, the WR250X came with a blacked-out front fork, frame, and swingarm.

The 2012 Yamaha WR250X was fitted with standard features, including a high-mounted front fender, a small cowl with a rectangular headlight, a small fairing, a single seat, fork covers, and wire-spoke wheels with street tires and black rims.

The bike debuted in 2008 alongside its off-road sibling and remained essentially unchanged over its production period, without any significant modifications, except for minor cosmetic changes.

The 2012 Yamaha WR250X took its power from a 249cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fitted with an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering an output power of 30 hp at 10,000 rpm and 24 Nm (18 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

The bike's suspension was handled by a 46 mm fully-adjustable inverted fork on the front and a fully-adjustable shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent suspension performance and handling.

In the braking department, the 2012 Yamaha WR250X was fitted with a dual-piston caliper, a 298 mm disc on the front wheel, and a single-piston caliper with a 230 mm disc on the rear wheel, delivering robust and reliable stopping power.