I had a 2015 WR250F and absolutely loved it. Such a great bike. Had the GYTR ecu with the controller (before the app), full FMF exhaust. Probably the best bike I’ve had because of the flexibility. It was great on trails, decent on a vet MX track, good in the desert. Rock solid reliability, plenty of power and good suspension. Only reason I got rid of it was that we were riding more MX than anything else and I went with a YZ250F. They are certainly the same DNA. The new WR’s are beautiful !
Dude Awesome review, this fall I purchased 24 wr250f and you are spot on about this bike. I live in Ohio and cant wait for spring time get some more seat time in.
Finally!!!! I was getting nervous it had been a couple weeks so I thought you’d sell it for something different before we saw a ride! Lol jk love the video man you can tell you’re enjoying this thing a lot more than the 2 smoker
@@JacksonOffroad25 lol Thanks man. Yeah the juice smoker was awesome like to be honest but this thing as I explained in my last video just fits my needs more. I added a couple things yesterday make it even better now. We'll have another video here soon
I have a wrf250 2020. Incredible bike. Strong, fast, precise. Recentely I bought a Rieju MR 300 AG version. For slow tecnical terrain the Rieju is easier to ride. Less engine stall, less phisical effort to do the same job. The WR is way way better in fastter tracks. First and second gear Rieju, twird forward gear WR. I'm 1.7m, 85kg, lower average skill pilot. I hope I can keep both bikes during the next years and enjoy diferent styles.
@@KonradoAna-yu4ux That's a great combination! If I could have two bikes I would do the same thing a 300 2-stroke and this WR is the perfect combination.
@@Raptor_Ruckus yeah it's a pretty versatile bike I mean you can absolutely rip it like a YZ or you can ride it slow it's pretty happy either way which is awesome and that's exactly what I wanted. Kind of reminds me of my Raptor only a small bore version
Nice video! I was between this and the YZ250FX and you’ve help me decide. It will still be a few years before I can get one probably, but at least I know the bike I’m working towards :)
I had a yz250f that I had a suspension shop lower by 2 inches and it made it way easier on the trails for a short person. The bike still handled great.
Cool stuff 👍 Only had mine for one week down under done 110km just done first oil and filter change.Big difference from crf250f😂. Upgraded tank to acerbis 10litre,yoshi full system removed and greased rear linkage,also have issues with being short but decided not to use lowering link which I pre ordered that would have lowered the bike by 30mm going to purchase link that enables adjustments. Waiting for suspension to settle before making changes.Soft spongy feeling front brake initially but resolved using zip tie overnight as seen on other forums. Otherwise love the bike so far.
I am so happy i found your channel. This or the Husky is the bike i want to get. My last dirt bike was 30 years back, so im basically one notch up from beginner level, and all my research online says WR's have become YZ 's and modern four strokes dont like to be ridden slow and will cut out. Seeing you chugging along is great and exactly the way i will be riding. I was going to get the x trainer, really dont want a 2 stroke.This video has changed my mind, the 2025 WR 250 is the bike for me. I've subscribed. All the best from Australia
@@jasonbull179 First of all, thank you for subscribing. It's absolutely a very hard decision I totally can sympathize with you. Having gone through a few bikes myself it's a hard painstaking process. My buddies Husqvarna fe350w is a really nice bike and I think you could go wrong with either one I think they're both pretty comparable with some differences obviously. I had the same concerns as you and have been pleasantly surprised by the WR.
@@GUTPILE Yes I uncorked it the day I brought it home I have a video of the day I bought it and I talk about and showing how to uncork it it's a little bit different on the 25s on the air intake but pretty much the same as previous years. It's an awesome bike! I have some more mods I just added so I'll be doing some more videos soon
My bro in law has a WR. His is a 2010...I think. Has a carb. He is shorter, and lighter than me and has it set up for him. I ride 450 and 520 KTMs. That said. I've hopped on his bike a few times, and liked it. Feels lighter than it is...to me. On tight trails, it is super fun. I always thought that it would be a great woods bike. Great bike overall.
I have been riding dirt for decades enduro, semi hard enduro and dual sport and I have a new WR 450. IMO you don't need the heavy aluminum rear rotor guard TM makes a HD fiber compound one and save on weight, you do need a skid plate over your linkage even if your not going to be skidding over boulders, most rear rotor damage and linkage damage is from your front tire throwing smaller rocks at speed against these items.
@@michaelh6002 The FX has a different muffler without a spark arrestor so it's not legal in some areas depending on where you ride. The FX suspension is tuned slightly stiffer the fuel mapping is a little bit different and the FX does not come with a headlight or a gauge cluster. The FX does come with the unlocked ECU however. The WR the FX and the regular yz250f are all essentially the same bike tuned for different purposes and have a couple of different bells and whistles each
Question for you guys: of the various Yamaha off-road bike models…. Which is the best for single track in the woods? Seems to be some crossover between this bike and the YZ250X & YZ250FX.
I had a 2015 WR250F and absolutely loved it. Such a great bike. Had the GYTR ecu with the controller (before the app), full FMF exhaust. Probably the best bike I’ve had because of the flexibility. It was great on trails, decent on a vet MX track, good in the desert. Rock solid reliability, plenty of power and good suspension. Only reason I got rid of it was that we were riding more MX than anything else and I went with a YZ250F. They are certainly the same DNA. The new WR’s are beautiful !
Awesome man! How many miles did you get out of it? I hear they are very reliable
Dude Awesome review, this fall I purchased 24 wr250f and you are spot on about this bike. I live in Ohio and cant wait for spring time get some more seat time in.
@@lorenfritzjr.8384 Thats awesome! Its hard to look at it in the garage without riding it haha thanks for commenting! 🤘🏻
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Sweet sweet bike. Respect your honesty on skill level..
@@curtiscollins2174 ty I appreciate that 🙏🏻
I think the WR is an absolutely amazing bike. I will own one someday!
@@RollForever88 do it!
Hey man I see that progression and your comfort level increasing on 2 wheels! Great bike!
Thanks man, I appreciate it 🙏🏻 I have definitely gotten better but still need a lot of work.
Finally!!!! I was getting nervous it had been a couple weeks so I thought you’d sell it for something different before we saw a ride! Lol jk love the video man you can tell you’re enjoying this thing a lot more than the 2 smoker
@@JacksonOffroad25 lol Thanks man. Yeah the juice smoker was awesome like to be honest but this thing as I explained in my last video just fits my needs more. I added a couple things yesterday make it even better now. We'll have another video here soon
Looks nice where you’re at, I sometimes miss my WR, it was a great bike!
@@desertdrz7618 loving it so far. What are you riding now?
@ 2022 gasgas ex250 race bike and a 2024 drz400s trail bike
I have a wrf250 2020. Incredible bike. Strong, fast, precise. Recentely I bought a Rieju MR 300 AG version. For slow tecnical terrain the Rieju is easier to ride. Less engine stall, less phisical effort to do the same job. The WR is way way better in fastter tracks. First and second gear Rieju, twird forward gear WR. I'm 1.7m, 85kg, lower average skill pilot. I hope I can keep both bikes during the next years and enjoy diferent styles.
@@KonradoAna-yu4ux That's a great combination! If I could have two bikes I would do the same thing a 300 2-stroke and this WR is the perfect combination.
Seems like you are getting pretty comfortable with the WR! Seems like it’s an easy bike to ride, but still has plenty of pep on tap
@@Raptor_Ruckus yeah it's a pretty versatile bike I mean you can absolutely rip it like a YZ or you can ride it slow it's pretty happy either way which is awesome and that's exactly what I wanted. Kind of reminds me of my Raptor only a small bore version
Nice video! I was between this and the YZ250FX and you’ve help me decide. It will still be a few years before I can get one probably, but at least I know the bike I’m working towards :)
Glad the video could help. the fx has its perks too but i wanted a headlight and speedo/odometer
I had a yz250f that I had a suspension shop lower by 2 inches and it made it way easier on the trails for a short person. The bike still handled great.
Cool stuff 👍
Only had mine for one week down under done 110km just done first oil and filter change.Big difference from crf250f😂.
Upgraded tank to acerbis 10litre,yoshi full system removed and greased rear linkage,also have issues with being short but decided not to use lowering link which I pre ordered that would have lowered the bike by 30mm going to purchase link that enables adjustments.
Waiting for suspension to settle before making changes.Soft spongy feeling front brake initially but resolved using zip tie overnight as seen on other forums.
Otherwise love the bike so far.
@@alexgreenslade5265 good stuff! I am loving this thing so far .
I am so happy i found your channel. This or the Husky is the bike i want to get. My last dirt bike was 30 years back, so im basically one notch up from beginner level, and all my research online says WR's have become YZ 's and modern four strokes dont like to be ridden slow and will cut out. Seeing you chugging along is great and exactly the way i will be riding. I was going to get the x trainer, really dont want a 2 stroke.This video has changed my mind, the 2025 WR 250 is the bike for me. I've subscribed. All the best from Australia
@@jasonbull179 First of all, thank you for subscribing. It's absolutely a very hard decision I totally can sympathize with you. Having gone through a few bikes myself it's a hard painstaking process. My buddies Husqvarna fe350w is a really nice bike and I think you could go wrong with either one I think they're both pretty comparable with some differences obviously. I had the same concerns as you and have been pleasantly surprised by the WR.
The stealthy fly wheel weight make the bike even better for sure, if you ever decide to try it.
@@everspace9654 good to know thanks for the info!
Love this!!!!🔥🔥
Have you uncorked it yet? The WR is next on my list. Awesome video!
@@GUTPILE Yes I uncorked it the day I brought it home I have a video of the day I bought it and I talk about and showing how to uncork it it's a little bit different on the 25s on the air intake but pretty much the same as previous years. It's an awesome bike! I have some more mods I just added so I'll be doing some more videos soon
Seat Concepts is a great choice. I have one on my DR 650 and I love it.
@@EricKoch-p8f good to hear, I am also considering the guts low soft seat.
Nice bike can you tell me what the miles per gallon is and or the fuel range of the 2 gallon tank?
Thanks
@@michaelh6002 around 50 mpg is what im seeing. Really depends on driving style though. Of your revving it out a lot not gonna be as good.
My bro in law has a WR.
His is a 2010...I think.
Has a carb.
He is shorter, and lighter than me and has it set up for him.
I ride 450 and 520 KTMs.
That said.
I've hopped on his bike a few times, and liked it.
Feels lighter than it is...to me.
On tight trails, it is super fun.
I always thought that it would be a great woods bike.
Great bike overall.
@@garyhoward2490 yea the pre 2015 bikes were way different. That said both are great bikes but totally different. Some prefer the older ones.
I have been riding dirt for decades enduro, semi hard enduro and dual sport and I have a new WR 450. IMO you don't need the heavy aluminum rear rotor guard TM makes a HD fiber compound one and save on weight, you do need a skid plate over your linkage even if your not going to be skidding over boulders, most rear rotor damage and linkage damage is from your front tire throwing smaller rocks at speed against these items.
@@dirklawyer9939 thanks for the tips!
My Husqvarna vs your Yamaha video in your future? 🤔
@@DUNEATV lets do it 💪🏻
Nice ride but run if you see Breaking Bad guys out in the desert! If you’ve seen the show (Great ) you know what happens to the Yamaha rider !
@@raptor700dad7 haha i never have seen it lol
I have hit 100 Mph / 160kmh on my 2023 on a gravel road they are fast💨
@@simonfournier6480 wow good to know. I wont be hitting those speeds lol
Hey there can you tell me what the difference is between a 2025 wr250f and a yz250fx
Thanks
@@michaelh6002 The FX has a different muffler without a spark arrestor so it's not legal in some areas depending on where you ride. The FX suspension is tuned slightly stiffer the fuel mapping is a little bit different and the FX does not come with a headlight or a gauge cluster. The FX does come with the unlocked ECU however. The WR the FX and the regular yz250f are all essentially the same bike tuned for different purposes and have a couple of different bells and whistles each
WR are king of the wood😝
I’m not a tall rider either, what is your weight and height.
@@michaelh6002 about 5'7 -5'6 and 165lbs
Question for you guys: of the various Yamaha off-road bike models…. Which is the best for single track in the woods? Seems to be some crossover between this bike and the YZ250X & YZ250FX.
@@MichaelORourkeProd to me its the wr. Characteristics though are going to be different on all of them
Both are excellent choices. Probably the two stroke though.
So you think for this terrain crf250f would not make it?
You can make it on anything. I did this trail on my crf250f when i had it too
@@OdysseyOffroad so in January KTM350 next is on the list 😂
@alexchan3727 haha i think i found my bike! 😀
lets taker out on the street, lol
@@leedimatteo5078 haha you buy the tires! 😂
5 Hp PER STICKER!
@@richardlinden8540 real world numbers! Haha