YAMAHA WR250R (2009-2010) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha WR250R was a dual-sport motorcycle part of the WR series in Yamaha's range, comprising models with different engine displacements. The bike debuted in 2008 and was powered by a 250cc single-cylinder DOHC engine.

In 2010, Yamaha launched the WR250R, a machine in its third year of production that didn't bring any changes whatsoever. The bike was fitted with a wide-ratio six-speed transmission with excellent low-speed responsiveness but also delivered an outstanding performance at highway speeds.

The 2010 Yamaha WR250R came from the factory equipped with standard features, including a high-mounted front fender, fork covers, a small cowl with an LED headlight, a single seat, and lightweight wire-spoke wheels.

For suspension, the bike was fitted with a 46 mm adjustable Kayaba fork on the front with 280 mm wheel travel and a fully-adjustable shock absorber on the rear with 270 mm wheel travel, delivering excellent suspension and handling performance.

As for the stopping power, the bike was fitted with a dual-piston caliper, a 250 mm disc on the front, and a 230 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear, offering robust and reliable braking performance.

In the power department, the 2010 Yamaha WR250R packed the same 249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 30 hp on tap at 10,000 rpm and 24 Nm (18 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.