Kawasaki Klr 650 vs Yamaha Wr250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Klr 650 vs Yamaha Wr250r. Kawasaki Klr 650: 40 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2022+ fuel-injected model; carbureted models ~35 hp) hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2022+ model; earlier carbureted models approx. 193–198 kg) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world comfortable cruising is closer to 130–145 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Wr250r: 30 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Klr 650
Yamaha Wr250r
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
134 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
40 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2022+ fuel-injected model; carbureted models ~35 hp)
30 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
55 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
24 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world comfortable cruising is closer to 130–145 km/h)
145 km/h
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2022+ model; earlier carbureted models approx. 193–198 kg)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Klr 650
7.5/10
"The world's most capable mediocre motorcycle — buy it used without hesitation."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Parts and community support everywhere
+Handles dirt roads competently
Cons
−Doohickey failure kills engines
−Brutal highway vibration
−Suspension embarrassingly basic
Yamaha Wr250r
8.5/10
"The benchmark used dual-sport buy if budget allows."
Pros
+Bulletproof fuel-injected engine
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Strong resale, parts availability
Cons
−Suspension linkage neglect common
−Holds value, costs more
−Limited top-end highway speed
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