What is the difference between a WR250R and a WR250F?

What is the difference between a WR250R and a WR250F?

From their appearances alone it’s easy to see why the WR250F (right) is the superior machine for off-road riding. But the WR250R can follow it nearly anywhere at a slower pace, and keep going when the road requires a license plate.

Is the WR250R a good dirt bike?

The WR250R is good on the road. Overall the WR250R is an easy and forgiving machine to ride on the road, with a high level of confidence that develops quickly, even with the knobby tyres, with enough speed and acceleration through the fast revving engine to have some fun and stay ahead of traffic.

Why is the WR250R so heavy?

It will always weigh more because the engine is a bit heavier for smoothness and reliability at 70mph for hours on end on the freeway and it had to meet EPA regulations. But, once you get the suspension working well, it wouldn’t be a bad off-road bike for recreational trail riding and street riding at all.

Is the Yamaha WR250R a dual sport?

RideApart Review: Yamaha WR250RThe Yamaha WR250R now competes in the suddenly popular dual sport segment. It’s smaller than the DR-Z400S, much more… The Yamaha WR250R now competes in the suddenly popular dual sport segment. It’s smaller than the DR-Z400S, much more expensive than the CRF250L and much higher spec than the KLX250S.

How much does a Subaru WR250R weigh?

Whether on or off the road, the WR250R feels relatively light, hiding its claimed 278-pound dry weight (for the California version; the 49-state model is two pounds lighter) well. (By way of comparison, the WR250F is a claimed 234 pounds.)

How good is the Honda WR250R in the dirt?

The WR250R is much better in the dirt than previous 250cc four-stroke dual-sports, though the comparative lack of low-end means keeping the revs up for optimum performance. But looks are deceiving.

How much does the 2019 Yamaha WR250R Tenere weigh wet?

Project 2019 Yamaha WR250R Tenere joins the BikeReview.com.au stable until the end of the year. That all combines into a package which weighs in at a light 134kg wet with the smaller stock tank (7.6L) and helps make this particular model a more hard-nosed dual-sport/adventure option for those after a super capable off-roader.