Based on the class-leading YZ250F featuring Yamaha’s revolutionary front-intake, rear-exhaust, liquid-cooled, four-stroke power plant with an added sixth gear, wide-ratio transmission and a range of enduro-specific upgrades, the WR250F is super fast and fun.
Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2025 Yamaha WR250F: FAST FUN.
Introducing the new 2025 Yamaha WR250F…
Motocross-bred power and confidence-inspiring handling from a lighter, slimmer new chassis combine to produce our fastest, most fun 250 enduro yet!
Based on the championship winning YZ250F, the WR250F is tuned with enduro specific settings to bring the fun and provide the fastest way through technical single-track. With details like Yamaha’s revolutionary front-intake, rear-exhaust, liquid-cooled, DOHC four-stroke power plant, wide-ratio transmission and a range of off-road features, the WR250F is equally at home on the trail or at the racetrack!
2025 Yamaha WR250F Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
- Intake path and revised ECU settings results in more mid- to high-end power.
- Completely redesigned aluminum bilateral beam frame based on the flagship YZ450F provides just the right amount of strength and flex for the perfect balance of straight-line stability and cornering performance
- Slimmer, flatter body design for improved control, including a more narrow fuel tank, lower airbox and more narrow radiator shroud
- Front fork now includes hand-adjustable knob for toolless compression adjustment
- Traction Control System communicates wheel slip to the ECU, tuning the engine to maintain ideal rear wheel traction
- New Yamaha Power Tuner App
- New features include an intuitive “Simple Tuning” slide bar for engine mapping, Traction and Launch Control tuning, lap timer, along with helpful engine and suspension tuning guides.
- New Traction Control & Launch Control
- Three levels can be selected: HIGH, LOW or OFF.
- Now features an rpm limiter which can be adjusted in 500 rpm increments between 6,000 rpm and 14,000 rpm for optimized launches when the gate drops. Both systems are controlled through the Yamaha Power Tuner App.
- Lightweight rear hub, rear sprocket and drive chain reduce unsprung weight
- Three-cross-spoke pattern on the rear wheel further improves impact absorption and overall feel.
- Handlebar-mounted map selector switch
- Revolutionary “reversed” engine design with wraparound exhaust
2025 Yamaha WR250F Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
NEW FOR 2025
All-New Aluminum Bilateral Beam Frame
A completely redesigned aluminum bilateral beam frame based on the class-dominating YZ250F provides just the right amount of strength and flex for the perfect balance of stability and cornering performance. The result is a better handling machine with lightweight feel and increased front wheel traction, allowing the rider to enter corners with greater confidence and more line choices.
Revised Suspension Settings
Yamaha’s class-leading suspension has been revised for 2025 to lower the center of gravity for a more planted feel and increased ability in tight turns. Fully adjustable KYB® coil spring-type fork with speed-sensitive damping delivers exceptional balance between handling and bump absorption for championship-winning performance, and now includes a hand-adjustable knob for easy compression adjustments. Linkage-type rear suspension features a KYB® shock with revised settings to provide less pitch on corner entry/exit for improved stability.
New Air Intake
Optimized intake path draws air from under the side covers and seat allowing for a lighter, slimmer and more compact body. This redesign allows radiator shrouds to be two inches slimmer and the airbox cover to be lower and more narrow. The more efficient intake path also boosts mid- to high-rpm engine performance.
New Four-Level Traction Control
New four-level Traction Control is enabled through Yamaha’s groundbreaking next-generation Power Tuner App, along with additional convenient features including a lap timer, data logging and helpful setup guides.
New Switchgear
A new handlebar-mounted multi-function switch allows simple on-the-fly selection between two preloaded engine maps with the push of a button. Maps are loaded and configured with the Power Tuner App.
Slimmer Body & Improved Ergos
The new 2025 WR250F features a slimmer, flatter body design for improved control, including a slimmer fuel tank, a 15mm lower airbox and 50mm narrower radiator shrouds for easier rider movement and cornering performance. The rider triangle is also improved with increased legroom between the seat and foot pegs for greater rider comfort.
TOP FEATURES
Fast Fun
Based on the class-leading YZ250F featuring Yamaha’s revolutionary front-intake, rear-exhaust, liquid-cooled, four-stroke power plant with an added sixth gear, wide-ratio transmission and a range of enduro-specific upgrades, the WR250F is super fast and fun.
High Performance Four-Stroke Engine
The compact, powerful WR250F engine includes all the same race-developed technologies of the race-winning YZ250F, tuned for cross country performance. Revised airflow system, new camchain and shorter muffler combine to increase linear power across the entire rev range.
Precisely Tuned Chassis
The highly developed aluminum bilateral beam frame features precisely tuned flex characteristics for competition-ready performance. The forged section at the swingarm pivot, and improved engine mounting brackets provide a nimble lightweight feeling in tight, technical terrain while still providing control in fast sections. Yamaha’s class-leading KYB® suspension has been revised to lower the center of gravity for a planted feel and increased ability in tight turns.
High-Spec Braking Components
The high performance braking system provides exceptional stopping power and control through high-spec componentry including a rigid front caliper with larger diameter pistons, aggressive brake pad compound and a 270mm front rotor. The rear brake gets a lightweight rear caliper and hanger with a 240mm rear rotor to reduce unsprung weight.
Sharp, Durable Graphics Scheme
Sharp competition-inspired graphics scheme highlights the YZ’s unmatched racing pedigree. Premium Yamaha graphics are embedded to provide excellent durability and scratch resistance.
Enduro Competition Features
With an electric starting system, rugged plastic skid plate, and 18-inch rear wheel, high-quality sealed O-ring chain, larger 2.0-gallon fuel capacity and a multi-function display including low fuel indicator, the WR250F is is ready for fast fun.
ENGINE
New for 2024:
A more efficient intake path and revised ECU settings results in even more mid- to high-end power.
Exclusive Power Tuner App
The free of charge and industry-exclusive Yamaha Power Tuner app brings the power of the GYTR Power Tuner to your iOS® or Android® device. Using wireless connectivity to talk to the bike’s onboard CAN-bus network, the app allows owners to adjust air/fuel mixture and ignition timing maps to tune engine performance for track conditions, record race log information and monitor a range of data such as maintenance and system diagnosis, engine run time and more.
Adjustable Engine Maps
Two-mode adjustable engine mapping allows the rider to adjust engine character with the push of a button, making it easy to tune the YZ250F for changing track or weather conditions.
Electric Starter System
The YZ250F features a compact electric starter system that minimizes restart delays on track and adds convenience everywhere else. Powered by a high-capacity and ultra-lightweight, four-cell lithium-ion battery, the system adds minimal weight.
Piston, Rod and Crankshaft Balance
A flat-top forged piston features a bridge-box design for additional strength with minimal weight. The piston, rings and DLC-coated piston pin, along with the offset cylinder configuration, all reduce friction loss and contribute to quick response. The engine’s intake ports, cam profiles, high-strength connecting rod and optimized crank and counterbalancer all work together to produce potent high-rpm power with user-friendly delivery and exceptional reliability.
Advanced Fuel Injection
The adjustable fuel injection system uses a 44 mm throttle body, fed by a high-pressure electric fuel pump that injects fuel through a 12-hole Denso® injector. This ensures optimum fuel atomization and air/fuel calibration for excellent rideability in a wide range of riding conditions.
Wraparound Rear-Positioned Exhaust Layout
An innovative exhaust pipe design improves mass centralization and power development characteristics. This layout moves the rear end of the exhaust pipe farther forward and positions the muffler closer to the bike’s center of mass.
Durable Transmission
The transmission gears, dogs and shift mechanisms are designed to smooth gear changes and improve durability under the heavy demands of motocross racing. The YZ250F also features a large-diameter clutch to boost reliability even further under high-heat conditions.
CHASSIS/SUSPENSION
All-New Aluminum Bilateral Beam Frame
A completely redesigned aluminum bilateral beam frame based on the flagship YZ450F provides just the right amount of strength and flex for the perfect balance of straight-line stability and cornering performance. The result is a better handling machine with lighter feel, more agility and increased traction, allowing the rider to charge corners with greater confidence.
Slimmer Body & Improved Ergos
The new 2024 YZ250F has a slimmer, flatter body design for improved control, including a more narrow fuel tank, lower airbox and more narrow radiator shrouds. The rider triangle is also improved with increased legroom between the seat and footpegs for greater rider comfort.
Revised Suspension Settings
Class leading, fully adjustable KYB® coil spring-type fork with speed-sensitive damping delivers exceptional balance between handling and bump absorption for championship-winning performance. New for 2024, the fork now includes hand-adjustable knob for toolless compression adjustment. Linkage-type rear suspension features a KYB® shock with revised settings to provide less pitch on corner entry/exit for improved stability.
Enhanced Mass-Centralization
The engine, aluminum muffler and compact fuel tank are positioned close to the machine’s centre of mass. This layout contributes to centralized mass for a lightweight handling feeling on the track. The wide 55 mm foot pegs help lower the rider’s centre of gravity for enhanced machine balance, control and rider comfort.
270 mm Front Brake
A large 270 mm front brake disc is the same system fitted to the YZ450F and uses an aggressive pad material for exceptional stopping power and braking control. Out back, a durable heat-resistant rear rotor boosts brake durability.
Strong, Lightweight Wheels
Careful computer-aided refinement of each wheel’s cross-sectional profile shaves valuable weight without sacrificing durability.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Iconic Heritage YZ Styling
Class-leading four-stroke performance wrapped in iconic heritage YZ style, the YZ250F 50th Anniversary Edition draws its inspiration from 1990s-era Yamaha two-stroke motocrossers to honor 50 years of Yamaha off-road innovation.
Adjustable Handlebar Mounts
The 4-position adjustable handlebar mounts are rubber-mounted to improve comfort and reduce handlebar vibration while the alloy handlebar centralizes overall mass.
Embedded Graphics
Yamaha’s unique embedded graphics are built into the bodywork for extended durability, resisting both peeling and damage.
Race-Winning Details
The YZ250F boasts top-spec details including 1-1/8” aluminum tapered handlebars, wide 55 mm foot pegs, a quick-adjust clutch perch, stylish blue rims and gold chain.
Simplified Servicing
Sleek air cleaner cover provides toolless access to the air filter, positioned at the front of the bike to avoid roost from the rear wheel.
2025 Yamaha WR250F – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $9,099 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $10,999 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ NA GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
ENGINE
| Engine Type | 250cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4-stroke; 4 titanium valves |
| Bore x Stroke | 77.0mm × 53.6mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.8:1 |
| Fuel Delivery | Mikuni® fuel injection, 44mm |
| Transmission | 6-speed; multiplate wet clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.0 gal |
CHASSIS
| Suspension/Front | KYB® spring-type fork with speed sensitive damping; fully adjustable, 11.8 in travel |
| Suspension/Rear | KYB® single shock; fully adjustable, 12 in travel |
| Brakes/Front | Hydraulic disc, 270mm |
| Brakes/Rear | Hydraulic disc, 240mm |
| Tires/Front | 80/100-21 Dunlop® Geomax MX33F |
| Tires/Rear | 110/100-18 Dunlop® Geomax MX33 |
DIMENSIONS
| LxWxH | 85.4 in x 32.5 in x 49.8 in |
| Seat Height | 37.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 57.9 in |
| Rake (Caster Angle) | 27° |
| Trail | 4.8 in |
| Max. Ground Clearance | 13.0 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.0 gal |
| Wet Weight*** | 249 lb |
OTHER
| Warranty | 30 Day (Limited Factory Warranty) |
*Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) shown. Does not include tax, title, prep or destination charges. Actual prices set by dealer.
**Fuel Economy is estimated.
***Wet weight includes the vehicle with all standard equipment and all fluids, including oil, coolant (as applicable) and a full tank of fuel. It does not include the weight of options or accessories. Wet weight is useful in making real-world comparisons with other models.
2025 Yamaha WR250F – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
ENGINE
ENGINE 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve (titanium), single
DISPLACEMENT 250 cc
BORE AND STROKE 77 x 53.6 mm
COMPRESSION RATIO 13.8:1
FUEL DELIVERY 44 mm Mikuni throttle body F.I.
LUBRICATION Wet sump
IGNITION / STARTING TCI
TRANSMISSION Constant-mesh 5-speed
FINAL DRIVE Chain
CHASSIS
SUSPENSION (FRONT) Fully adj. 48mm KYB SSS inverted fork / 310 mm (12.2 in) wheel travel
SUSPENSION (REAR) Fully adj. KYB monoshock / 317 mm (12.5 in) wheel travel
BRAKES (FRONT) 270 mm, floating hydraulic wave disc / twin-piston caliper
BRAKES (REAR) 240 mm hydraulic wave disc / single piston caliper
TIRES (FRONT) 80/100-21 Dunlop® Geomax MX33F
TIRES (REAR) 110/90-19 Dunlop® Geomax MX33
CRITICAL DATA
LENGTH 2,179 mm (85.8 in)
WIDTH 825 mm (32.5 in)
HEIGHT 1,275 mm (50.2 in)
WHEELBASE 1,475 mm (58.1 in)
GROUND CLEARANCE 351 mm (13.8″)
SEAT HEIGHT 970 mm (38.2″)
FUEL CAPACITY 6 litres (1.3 imp. gal.)
WET WEIGHT 104 kg (231 lb)
COLOUR(S) Team Yamaha Blue, Anniversary White
2025 Yamaha WR250F – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
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