Yamaha WR250R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha WR250R motorcycle specifications include a 250 cc (15.26 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 125.2 kg (276 lb).

Key specifications

2008-2021Model years
250 ccDisplacement
125.2 kgDry weight
930 mmSeat height
7.6 LFuel tank
1,420 mmWheelbase
300 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Year-specific specification changes

The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
20132014Single disc. Hydraulic disc. Hydraulic disc.
20152020Single disc. Hydraulic.
2021Single disc. Hydraulic. Wave brake rotors.
Front suspension
2010KYB spring-type fork with speed sensitive damping; fully adjustable
20192021Inverted fork, fully adjustable
Front tire
2011201280/100-21
2015202180/100-21
Fuel system
2011Injection. Input from a crank sensor, intake air pressure sensor and throttle position sensor feeding a compact ECU to provide optimum combustion.
Rear brakes
20152020Single disc. Hydraulic.
2021Single disc. Hydraulic. Wave brake rotors.
Rear suspension
2010KYB single shock; fully adjustable
20192021Single shock, fully adjustable
Fuel capacity
201120127.19 L (1.90 US gal)
Fuel control
2010Overhead Cams (OHC)
Ground clearance
20112012295 mm (11.6 inches)
Ignition
20132021TCI with direct ignition coil
Rake
2013201728.0°
2018202126.7°
Rear wheel travel
20092021269 mm (10.6 inches)

How the Yamaha WR250R compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Displacement250 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 55% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 41st percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height930 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 17% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 93rd percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity7.6 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 42% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 23rd percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,174 mm
This bike

2,174

Yamaha avg

2,082

4% above average.

Overall width810 mm
This bike

810

Yamaha avg

823

Close to average.

Overall height1,229 mm
This bike

1,229

Yamaha avg

1,172

5% above average.

Wheelbase1,420 mm
This bike

1,420

Yamaha avg

1,416

Close to average.

Seat height930 mm
This bike

930

Yamaha avg

793

17% above average.

Ground clearance300 mm
This bike

300

Yamaha avg

181

66% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 250 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,420 mmSeat 930 mmClearance 300 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 80/70-21 front / 120/80-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 80/70-21
Rear tire size 120/80-18
Front tire width 80 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 21 in
Rear tire width 120 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.44:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Super motard

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 250 cc (15.26 cu in)
Bore × stroke 77.0 x 53.6 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches)
Compression ratio 11.8:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Direct ignition coil

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Inverted fork
Rear suspension Single shock
Front wheel travel 269 mm (10.6 inches)
Rear wheel travel 264 mm (10.4 inches)
Rake 26.0°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 80/70-21
Rear tire 120/80-18

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 125.2 kg (276 lb)
Seat height 930 mm (36.6 inches)
Overall length 2,174 mm (85.6 inches)
Overall width 810 mm (31.9 inches)
Overall height 1,229 mm (48.4 inches)
Wheelbase 1,420 mm (55.9 inches)
Ground clearance 300 mm (11.8 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 7.57 L (2.00 US gal)

Other specifications

Price as new US$ 5899. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.