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

The Yamaha WR250X was a motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 2008, part of the WR series and almost identical to the WR250R. Some differences between the two models were minor cosmetic changes and the more street-oriented tires and sprockets of the X model.

The bike debuted in 2008, and over its production period, it didn’t feature any significant modifications except for minor cosmetic changes. The bike was capable of competing in Supermoto events in the factory package and was manufactured for those riders who spent more time on paved roads.

The bike was fitted with standard features, such as a high-mounted front fender, a single seat, a small fairing, a small front cowl with a rectangular headlight, a side stand, and lightweight wire-spoke wheels with road tires.

In the performance department, the bike was fitted with the same 249cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine as its WR250R sibling, delivering the same power of 30 hp with a maximum peak force at 10,000 rpm and 24 Nm (18 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

For suspension, the bike was fitted with a 46 mm fully-adjustable inverted fork on the front and a fully-adjustable shock absorber on the rear, offering excellent suspension performance and handling.

The 2009 Yamaha WR250X was fitted on its wire-spoke wheels with a single-piston caliper, a 230 mm disc on the rear, and a dual-piston caliper with a 298 mm disc on the front, providing excellent stopping power.