Yamaha WR250F

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Yamaha WR250F
2002 Yamaha WR250F with modifications for on-road use
ManufacturerYamaha Motor Company
Production2001 - present
ClassOff road, Enduro
Engine246 cc (15.0 cu in) Single-cylinder; four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 5 titanium valves
Bore / stroke77.0 mm × 53.6 mm (3.03 in × 2.11 in)
Compression ratio12.5:1
Ignition typeCDI
TransmissionConstant-mesh 6-speed; multiplate wet clutch, chain drive[1]
SuspensionFront: Inverted telescopic fork; fully adjustable, 11.8 in (300 mm) travel
Rear: single shock; fully adjustable, 12.2 in (310 mm) travel
BrakesFront: hydraulic single disc brake, 250 mm
Rear: hydraulic single disc brake, 245 mm
TiresFront: 80/100-21 51M
Rear: 100/100-18-59M
Wheelbase58.3 in (1,480 mm)
DimensionsL: 85.2 in (2,160 mm)
W: 32.5 in (830 mm)
H: 51.1 in (1,300 mm)
Seat height38.6 in (980 mm)
Weight256 lb (116 kg) (claimed)[2] (wet)
Fuel capacity2.1 US gal (7.9 L; 1.7 imp gal)
Fuel consumption71 mpg‑US (3.3 L/100 km; 85 mpg‑imp)[citation needed]
RelatedYamaha WR250R
Yamaha WR450F
Yamaha WR125

The Yamaha WR250F is an off-road motorcycle made by Yamaha Motor Company. It has a 250 cc (15 cu in) liquid-cooled single nikasil coated cylinder engine. First offered in 2001, it shared many components and design concepts with the YZ250F motocross model. It is basically the YZ250F detuned slightly for more controllable power, with a headlight, lighting coil, softer suspension, a kickstand, better noise specifications, larger radiators, and lower emissions. The WR250F is basically a YZ250F modified for enduro competitions, extreme enduro competitions and hard enduro competitions and the practice of these extreme sports.[3] The WR in the name indicates a wide-ratio gear box common to most enduro or trail bikes and stands in contrast to the close-ratio gearbox essential to a motocross racer. Over the years the WR250F has benefited from the advances made in the YZF motocross version, gaining advancements such as an aluminum frame and improved suspension.

Yamaha WR250X

Despite the similar name, it shares very few common components with the heavier, street-legal dual sport WR250R or its supermoto variant WR250X.

Significant advances

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2003 Automatic decompression exhaust cam and electric starter
2006 Digital display
2007 Aluminium frame
2015 Bilateral beam frame, 6-speed transmission, Rear slant cylinder, KYB SSS Forks, and Fuel Injection[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  2. ^ Official website
  3. ^ http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2008models/2008models-Yamaha-WR250F.htm Total motorcycle.com 2008 Yamaha WR250F