YAMAHA WR250X (2007-2008) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2008, alongside the WR250R, the Japanese motorcycle maker made available the Yamaha WR250X, an identical machine fitted with more street-oriented tires and sprockets. The bike was also part of the WR series in Yamaha's range, which comprised motorcycles with different engine displacements.

The WR250X was not just a dressed-up sports motorcycle, but it was capable of competing in Supermoto events right from the box. The bike was derived from the YZ and WR off-road machines and manufactured for those riders who spent more time on paved roads.

Right from the factory, the WR250X was slightly different from the WR250R in the appearance department, featuring a black front fork, frame, swingarm, and different tires and sprockets.

The bike came with standard features, including a high-mounted front fork, a small front cowl with a rectangular headlight, a single seat, an upswept exhaust system, a side stand, and lightweight wire-spoke wheels.

In the braking department, the WR250X packed a dual-piston caliper with a 298 mm disc on the front wheel and a single-piston caliper with a 230 mm disc on the rear, delivering solid and reliable stopping power.

For suspension, the bike featured a fully-adjustable 46 mm inverted fork on the front and a fully-adjustable single shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent suspension and handling performance.

As for performance, the 2008 Yamaha WR250X was powered by a 249cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 30 hp at 10,000 rpm and 24 Nm (18 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.