Yamaha WR250X Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha WR250X motorcycle specifications include a 250 cc (15.26 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 127 kg (280 lb).

Key specifications

2008-2015Model years
250 ccDisplacement
127 kgDry weight
894 mmSeat height
7.6 LFuel tank
1,425 mmWheelbase
259 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20082009201020112012201320142015
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
20132015Single disc. Hydraulic disc. Hydraulic disc.
Front suspension
2012Inverted fork, fully adjustable
2015Upside-down telescopic fork
Rear suspension
2012Single shock, fully adjustable
Fuel capacity
20117.19 L (1.90 US gal)
Ignition
20142015TCI
Overall length
201420152,115 mm (83.3 inches)
Rake
201328.0°
2014201525.0°
Rear wheel travel
2009269 mm (10.6 inches)

How the Yamaha WR250X 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 height894 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 13% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 90th 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

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement41st

250 cc — larger displacement than about 41% of Yamaha models.

Seat height90th

894 mm — taller than about 90% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity23rd

7.6 L — larger than about 23% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

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

Overall length2,111 mm
This bike

2,111

Yamaha avg

2,082

Close to average.

Overall width810 mm
This bike

810

Yamaha avg

823

Close to average.

Overall height1,191 mm
This bike

1,191

Yamaha avg

1,172

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,425 mm
This bike

1,425

Yamaha avg

1,416

Close to average.

Seat height894 mm
This bike

894

Yamaha avg

793

13% above average.

Ground clearance259 mm
This bike

259

Yamaha avg

181

43% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,425 mmSeat 894 mmClearance 259 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 110/70-17 front / 140/70-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 110/70-17
Rear tire size 140/70-17
Front tire width 110 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Rear tire width 140 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 70%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.44:1 (Oversquare)

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 110/70-17
Rear tire 140/70-17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 127 kg (280 lb)
Seat height 894 mm (35.2 inches)
Overall length 2,111 mm (83.1 inches)
Overall width 810 mm (31.9 inches)
Overall height 1,191 mm (46.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,425 mm (56.1 inches)
Ground clearance 259 mm (10.2 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 7.57 L (2.00 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Blue/white
Price as new US$ 5999. 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.